Cades Cove
Cades Cove, located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a scenic valley renowned for its historic homesites, scenic mountain views, and abundant wildlife. It’s a popular destination, drawing over two million visitors annually, offering a glimpse into the past and the beauty of the Smoky Mountains.
Kuwohi (Clingman’s Dome)
Clingmans Dome, now officially renamed Kuwohi, is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the highest point in Tennessee.Located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, Kuwohi offers breathtaking views from its observation tower, especially on clear days when you can see up to 100 miles. The hike to the tower is a steep but paved half-mile climb.
The Ramsey Cascades
The Ramsey Cascades Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular and moderately strenuous hike to the park’s tallest waterfall. The trail, which is part of the Trails Forever program, is 4 miles long and gains nearly 2,200 feet in elevation. The trail is undergoing full-scale rehabilitation and is closed on weekdays. The hike passes through an old-growth forest and leads to the 100-foot Ramsey Cascades.To reach Ramsey Cascades from Pittman Center, TN, head north on US-321 towards Gatlinburg. Turn right into the Greenbrier entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Follow signs for Ramsey Cascades Trailhead, which is approximately 4.7 miles from the Greenbrier entrance.