5 tips for Cades Cove Loop 

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Cades Cove is a must see in the Smoky Mountains Cades Cove is a must see in the Smoky Mountains

Before visiting, there are a few tips you should know... Before visiting, there are a few tips you should know...

#5 You have a better chance of seeing bears in the mornings or evenings You have a better chance of seeing bears in the mornings or evenings Watch for bears Watch for bears

#4 The picnic areas have a creek and shaded tables The picnic areas have a creek and shaded tables Don't forget a picnic Don't forget a picnic

#3 The Loop closes at sundown, but camping is available with reservations The Loop closes at sundown, but camping is available with reservations Make reservations Make reservations

#2 When traffic is busy, take one of the two shortcuts to avoid hours in traffic When traffic is busy, take one of the two shortcuts to avoid hours in traffic Consider the shortcuts Consider the shortcuts

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