Cades Cove self-guided driving audio tour
Attractions & guided tours

Cades Cove self-guided driving audio tour

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$10.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours to 5 hours
Do this because
  • Explore one of the most scenic routes through the Smokies
  • See historic churches and cabins
  • Learn how the Civil War forever changed these communities
  • Hike to a beautiful waterfall
  • Hear about the Cherokee who once lived here
What to expect

Your tour of Cades Cove begins just west of Gatlinburg by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Library. From there, you’ll continue west toward the scenic loop itself. As you drive, you’ll hear about the Cherokee who once lived here and the clashes between them and the first European settlers to arrive. You’ll also get familiar with some of the wildlife that makes the Smoky Mountains so special.

The first major landmark you’ll see is John Oliver Place, once home to some of the first homesteaders who tried to make a living here in Cades Cove. After that, you’ll arrive at the Primitive Baptist Church, one of three churches in the cove dating back to the 1800s. As you visit the next two—the Methodist Church and the Missionary Baptist Church—you’ll learn about the devastating impact of the Civil War on this community and where these churches stood in the conflict.

Next up is the John Cable Grist Mill, a still-working mill from the 1800s where you can buy corn meal ground up on-site! Then, you’ll reach Tipton Place, home to not only a Revolutionary War veteran but a Civil War veteran as well. Finally, you’ll reach the Carter Shields Cabin, another idyllic homestead from a bygone era. Then you’ll continue on toward the start of the loop as you hear about the last family to call Cades Cove home. Your tour will conclude near the start of the Cades Cove Scenic Loop.

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What's included
  • check Self-guided tour taken via the Action Tour Guide app
  • check Unique password (sent by email) for access to the Action Tour Guide app
  • check Live GPS map on your phone
  • check Audio narration
  • check Written text explanations
  • check Route from stop to stop
  • check List of stops along the route
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food or drinks
  • x_not_included Transportation
  • x_not_included Parking
  • x_not_included Entrance tickets to attractions
  • x_not_included Vehicle rentals
Where

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Library, 107 Sugarlands Visitor Center Loop Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA

Meeting point:
Please start your tour at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Library.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are on-site
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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