Day Trips from Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains — America’s most visited national park. The surrounding region has Cherokee heritage sites, mountain towns, scenic drives, and access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Cades Cove — 45 Minutes from Gatlinburg

An 11-mile one-way loop road through a mountain valley that was home to settlers in the early 1800s. Historic log cabins, churches, and grist mills dot the valley. Black bears, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and coyotes are frequently spotted.