Modern Mountain Nests Smoky Mountain Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pro Tip: Go early in the morning or in the evening. This is when the animals are most active and traffic is not as bad. Just make sure you allow yourself enough daylight to be able to spot the wildlife. Cades Cove is all about going slow, taking in the sights, and getting out to explore.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Pro Tip: Go early in the morning or in the evening. This is when the animals are most active and traffic is not as bad. Just make sure you allow yourself enough daylight to be able to spot the wildlife. Cades Cove is all about going slow, taking in the sights, and getting out to explore.
If you want to river tube during the warmer months, this is the place to do it!
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdIf you want to river tube during the warmer months, this is the place to do it!
If you like Dolly Parton and you like Six Flags, then you will LOVE Dollywood!
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdIf you like Dolly Parton and you like Six Flags, then you will LOVE Dollywood!
Laurel Falls Trailhead
Old State Highway 73 ScenicClingmans Dome
Goats on the Roof
1341 Wears Valley RdMountain coaster & Dinosaur putt putt!
City/town information
Take the day to drive through Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Cherokee, NC. It's not about getting to Cherokee quickly. It's about the journey along the way. Stop and take photos of the views. Picnic at one of the picnic areas. Hike a trail. Take in the beauty that is GSMNP!
304 locals recommend
Cherokee
Take the day to drive through Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Cherokee, NC. It's not about getting to Cherokee quickly. It's about the journey along the way. Stop and take photos of the views. Picnic at one of the picnic areas. Hike a trail. Take in the beauty that is GSMNP!
Food scene
The Greenbrier Restaurant
370 Newman RdUpscale restaurant and bar with really fun cocktails!
Little House of Pancakes
807 East PkwyGreat little breakfast spot where the locals go.
Fantastic restaurant! Could compete with any Nashville restaurant if it was in a big city.
The Appalachian
Fantastic restaurant! Could compete with any Nashville restaurant if it was in a big city.
The Park Grill
1110 ParkwayGreat spot to stop at on the way to or from Cades Cove. Also very close to The Nest At Wears Valley!
156 locals recommend
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdGreat spot to stop at on the way to or from Cades Cove. Also very close to The Nest At Wears Valley!
Graze Burgers
125 Bruce StGreat burgers!