By More Than Just Parks

5 MUST-SEE THINGS IN CADES COVE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Abrams Falls

At 5 miles round trip the hike to the falls is worth every step. The trail takes you through beautiful pine forests and eventually leads to falls

joHN cABLE gRIST mILL

Featuring a stunning 235 foot long flume, the Cable Grist Mill is one of the most spectacular sites in Cades Cove.

SCHOODIC PENINSULa

The first church you'll reach was the first to be constructed in Cades Cove having been built in 1887 to replace the original (far more primitive) structure from 1832.

The Carter Shields Cabin

Photographers love this spot in the spring because of the magnificent dogwoods that bloom on the grounds and the split rail fence.

Black Bears

Cades Cove is the best place to spot one of the estimated 1,500 black bears that live in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

15 BEST THINGS TO DO IN CADES COVE

For 10 more amazing things to do in Cades Cove along with a comprehensive guide for visiting the valley check out our full article below!