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Among your first stops should be Cades Cove Visitor Center. Here, you'll be able to find your bearings and get some great ideas before you set out exploring.

This tourist information center in Townsend is well-liked by many travelers, so put it on your to-do list. However, don't end your sightseeing there. There are many more spots ready for you to enjoy after Cades Cove Visitor Center. Cades Cove, and Abrams Falls are close by.

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Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $575, price is now $355 per person
$355
per person
Jan 24 - Jan 27
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orlando (MCO) to Knoxville (TYS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,116 reviews)
Best Location, new units, Indoor water park

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Smith Creek Resort

Smith Creek Resort

5 out of 5
Price was $10,187, price is now $5,111 per person
$5,111
per person
Dec 30 - Jan 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Unbelievable place!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Top of the line everything. Highend, exclusive and overall just perfect. You can’t go wrong staying at this AMAZING RESORT!!!!

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center

The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center

3 out of 5
Downtown Pigeon Forge
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Price was $695, price is now $454 per person
$454
per person
Jan 8 - Jan 11
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,281 reviews)
The room was a very newly renovated one. My husband adored the new shower head. Bed was comfortable. Liked having the couch in the room as well.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Popular places to visit

Cades Cove showing mountains and forests as well as a small group of people

Cades Cove

Spot colorful wildlife and enjoy the delightful natural landscapes of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park via scenic drives and hikes.

Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring forests and a river or creek

Abrams Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Abrams Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tallassee. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

Abrams Falls
Short hike to see this beautiful 30ft waterfall #nature

Spruce Flats Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Spruce Flats Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

Spruce Flats Falls

Laurel Valley Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Townsend at Laurel Valley Golf Course. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Laurel Valley Golf Course

Tuckaleechee Caverns

You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Tuckaleechee Caverns. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Tuckaleechee Caverns

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

You can study the exhibits at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Cades Cove Visitor Center

Luxury Log Cabin adjoins GSMNP . Magnificent Views , Nature Lovers Paradise !

Luxury Log Cabin adjoins GSMNP . Magnificent Views , Nature Lovers Paradise !

Townsend
Luxury Log Cabin adjoins GSMNP . Magnificent Views , Nature Lovers Paradise !
3 bdrms, Bonfire Pit, Screened Porch, Mountain Shade

3 bdrms, Bonfire Pit, Screened Porch, Mountain Shade

Townsend
3 bdrms, Bonfire Pit, Screened Porch, Mountain Shade
This 5 bedroom 5 bath log cabin with spectacular views, secluded, & Hot-tub

This 5 bedroom 5 bath log cabin with spectacular views, secluded, & Hot-tub

Townsend
This 5 bedroom 5 bath log cabin with spectacular views, secluded, & Hot-tub
This Amazing home has lots to offer! wonderful hot-tub , pool table & seclusion

This Amazing home has lots to offer! wonderful hot-tub , pool table & seclusion

Townsend
This Amazing home has lots to offer! wonderful hot-tub , pool table & seclusion
Mins to Cade's Cove! Dreamy Cabin and Outdoor Oasis! Hot Tub & Firepit!

Mins to Cade's Cove! Dreamy Cabin and Outdoor Oasis! Hot Tub & Firepit!

Townsend
Mins to Cade's Cove! Dreamy Cabin and Outdoor Oasis! Hot Tub & Firepit!
Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit.

Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit.

Townsend
Extremely clean cabin in a quiet setting with an outdoor fire pit.
SECLUDED♤Bonfire pit♤2 bdrm/2bath♤Pet friendly

SECLUDED♤Bonfire pit♤2 bdrm/2bath♤Pet friendly

Townsend
SECLUDED♤Bonfire pit♤2 bdrm/2bath♤Pet friendly
Log Cabin, walk to Cades Cove and just minutes from Gatlinburg with a view!

Log Cabin, walk to Cades Cove and just minutes from Gatlinburg with a view!

Townsend
Log Cabin, walk to Cades Cove and just minutes from Gatlinburg with a view!
Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance

Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance

Townsend
Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance
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