Cades Cove In Tennessee Was Named One Of The 45 Most Beautiful Places In The World

Tennessee is a grand and beautiful state, rife with dining experiences and coffee culture and social extravagance galore. Folks visit for the incredible beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as the deep plains of the Mississippi Delta. Still, amidst all this beauty, the Cades Cove valley was recently named one of the most beautiful places in the nation. If you haven’t been, you should plan a trip and fall in love with the isolated valley that’s made quite a name for itself out in East Tennessee.

You can find more information about Cades Cove and its reign as the most beautiful valley in the United States, right here.

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Cades Cove is a beautiful valley that can be found on the Tennessee side of the Tennessee-North Carolina national park, The Great Smoky Mountains.

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The natural beauty of the valley is absolutely stunning and remains the most popular and most visited destination in the national park. More than 2 million folks visit every year!

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Cades Cove was the site of an early Tennessee homesteading settlement, and you can still see some of the well-preserved homes on-site today. Locals and tourists alike come to indulge in a hike through the Cades Cove Historic District. It's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The valley is nestled into a deep depression in the mountains, which means the entire valley has craggy mountain views and expansive lengths of undeveloped meadows and fields.

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If you're not looking to go on a walk, the Cades Cove Loop is an eleven-mile, car-friendly road that winds through the Cades Cove-adjacent section of the Great Smokies. The Loop operates as a one-lane road, so make sure you're ready to take a slow pace and meander your way along for a few hours.

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All the better to indulge in the stunning views, don't you think? You may find black bear, coyote, elk and fox along your route. Make sure to stop by the Visitor Center for more information and restrooms.

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Cades Cove is located in Townsend, Tennessee, and is one of the most beautiful places in the nation. Is there really a reason not to go...? We're going to go with no, folks. We'd recommend visiting during the warmer months since the winter season closes down Cades Cove Loop.

You can learn more about the great state of Tennessee with a visit to our archives, right here. You’re bound to find someplace to love!