Cades Cove’s history dates back a while when the Smokies were being formed. When the mountains stopped growing the natural weathering process took away the older rock in the current cove’s area...
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Park Vista Resort Hotel
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#1 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attraction type: Valley; Scenic drive
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- 15 Aug 2008 "My New Favorite Place To Visit While In the Area"
- 15 May 2008 "nice drive"
- 5 Apr 2008 "The most peaceful place i've been to."
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#2 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The highest peak in the park.
Attraction type: Mountain
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- 25 Sep 2008 "A Beautiful Drive -and the tough hike is well worth it!"
- 25 Apr 2008 "Worth the climb!"
- 5 Apr 2008 "The best view of the Smokies?"
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#3 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attraction type: Waterfall
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- 4 Aug 2008 "Watch out for bears"
- 18 Jun 2008 "Great hike for people who aren't fitness buffs."
- 5 Apr 2008 "A nice hike to a pretty waterfall"
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#4 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attraction type: Nature trail; Scenic drive; Trail
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- 8 Oct 2008 "Ok Motor Nature Trail..FREE, but VERY NARROW & WINDING road"
- 14 Aug 2008 "Bears Galore"
- 7 Aug 2008 "Roaring Forks"
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#5 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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- 24 Jul 2008 "...and the views??? Stunning!"
- 27 Apr 2008 "Even in the fog, Charlie's Bunion is worth it"
- 18 Nov 2007 "Most breathtaking views in the park"
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#6 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One of the most popular hikes in the park, it is the quick route to Mt. LeConte Lodge.
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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- 3 Jul 2008 "Awesome hike!"
- 28 Dec 2007 "Smokey Mountains"
- 23 Dec 2007 "One of the best trails in the park"
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#7 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Attraction type: Tourist/visitor centre
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- 10 Apr 2008 "one of my favorite places in the smokies to visit"
- 18 Aug 2006 "A great visitor center with a great movie"
- 8 Aug 2005 "Make sure you stop"
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#8 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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- 14 May 2008 "Best site seeing road in the mountains"
- 20 Jan 2008 "Newfound gap road auto and hiking tour Great with kids"
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#9 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
If you climb this mountain you can reward yourself with a fabulous view from the abandoned firetower.
Attraction type: Mountain
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- 24 Jul 2008 "One of the best views in the park!!!"
- 22 Sep 2002 "mt.sterling gsmnp"
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#10 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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- 17 Sep 2008 "Like a trip back in time"
- 9 Sep 2008 "Don't go on hot, busy days"
- 11 Jun 2008 "Need to pick a good Time to go"
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#11 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One of the most popular hiking mountains in the park.
Attraction type: Mountain
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- 16 Apr 2006 "Better Every Year"
- 24 Feb 2005 "Fantastic experience!"
- 13 May 2004 "What a Trip!"
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#12 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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- 18 Nov 2007 "Lovely, solitary drive"
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#13 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Scenic road through the Great Smokies.
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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- 28 Jul 2006 "Long and Winding Road"
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#14 of 22 attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Attraction type: Park
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- 31 Aug 2006 "Favorite in the Smokies"
Much-touted river in the Great Smoky known for excellent fishing.
Attraction type: River
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Popular hiking trail that will take you to the top of Mount Sterling.
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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Hiking trail that leads to Mt. LeConte Lodge, but is a less "touristy" route.
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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