My wife and I rented bicycles to ride the loop. Darn good investment (it was about $6/hr). The bikes really allow you to see, smell and feel the world around you. There are a couple of hills that can tax you but I am hardly a jock (ha!) and it didn't kill me. Scenery is stunning. Actually saw a bear... More

Get there very early in the day. The kids may grumble but there is a very good chance that they will see a bunch of wild turkeys, turkey vultures and dozens of deer that will not be spooked by cars that are 20 feet away,

I think the title says it all. Really enjoyable and beautiful drive. Some of the walks are well worth doing. As per everything else in the Smokies they are just spectacular. We spent 2 weeks in the smokies and enjoyed every minute of the National Park. The great travesty is that you have to drive through the glitz and grot... More

This has to be one of the most breath taking (in the fall mostly) scenic rides I have ever taken. I was blessed enough to a bear cub in the trees eating berries, but I do not and I repeat I do not suggest you get to close to the cubs, mama bear is near by, but this is a... More

The second weekend in May was the perfect time to visit Cades Cove. Bears typically spend most of the day hanging out in the trees. They come out in early morning or late after noon to get their food. Around 4 to 5 we saw 11 bears/cubs. Some closer than others. It was sight to see in the wild. We... More

this was an amazing drive. as soon as we entered the park we saw our first bear, the rangers explained that they were just coming out of hibernation so they were actively out looking for food, we saw 3 more. i loved watching the mama bear and her cubs. amazed at the amount of animals and the beautiful scenery.

From the moment you enter the Cove every turn is as breathtaking as the first. Something about this place gives me the chills (in a good way). When you get your first look at the Cove it is beautiful & every turn gives you a different view/perspcetive on the beauty that is the Cove. If you have the time, please... More

The Park Service has put together a good tour showing how people lived in this area long ago - and up into the late 1930's. A very interesting discovery tour of a bygone era. A long drive from Gatlinburg, so be prepared for a 5+ hour elapsed time drive from Gatlinburg.

Beautiful views awesome land marks and filled with wild life so close you can almost touch it. It was so neat to see how the way stuff was built back long ago.