This is the beautiful Cades Cove valley inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 11 mile scenic loop offers some of the best views in the Smoky Mountains and is a must do for any family vacation or weekend visit to Tennessee. This makes it a perfect drive for wildlife viewing. During summer the meadows are incredibly green. For a special adventure, try visiting on a Wednesday from May to September when the road is closed to cars. You can often see wildlife like deer and black bears right