Little Blue Cabin Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cades Cove Loop Road is a great place is see wildlife and beautiful scenery. They've just started doing no cars on Wednesdays so you would need to walk or bring bicycles.
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Cades Cove
Cades Cove Loop Road is a great place is see wildlife and beautiful scenery. They've just started doing no cars on Wednesdays so you would need to walk or bring bicycles.
The Abrams Falls Trail is accessed in Cades Cove. The turnoff for the trailhead is located past stop #10 on the Cades Cove Loop Road.
Roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 5 miles and the hike is generally considered moderate in difficulty. It takes about 3-4 hours to hike to the waterfall and back.
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Abrams Falls
The Abrams Falls Trail is accessed in Cades Cove. The turnoff for the trailhead is located past stop #10 on the Cades Cove Loop Road.
Roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 5 miles and the hike is generally considered moderate in difficulty. It takes about 3-4 hours to hike to the waterfall and back.
Visiting the Lost Sea would be a day trip from the cabin, but a tour is very interesting, and is a bit of a hidden gem in this region! It is part of an extensive cave system located in between Sweetwater and Madisonville, Tennessee. It is best known for containing the United States' largest and the world's second largest non-subglacial underground lake, The Lost Sea!
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La aventura del mar perdido
140 Lost Sea RdVisiting the Lost Sea would be a day trip from the cabin, but a tour is very interesting, and is a bit of a hidden gem in this region! It is part of an extensive cave system located in between Sweetwater and Madisonville, Tennessee. It is best known for containing the United States' largest and the world's second largest non-subglacial underground lake, The Lost Sea!
This is another great cave experience not far from the Cabin.
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Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdThis is another great cave experience not far from the Cabin.
Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayGorgeous drive just minutes from the Cabin.
This is a great little hike less than a mile from the Cabin. Go right out of the Cabin, take a sharp left, and two more lefts to the parking lot/overlook. From there, there's an easy 0.9 mile hike to reach the Observation Tower. The Tower sits on the highest point of the Foothills Parkway at an elevation of 2,650 feet.
To the west, this tower provides a great view of the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park including Thunderhead, Mt. LeCont, and Gregory's Bald. The view eastward features Blount County including Maryville and Alcoa.
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Look Rock - Viewing Platform
This is a great little hike less than a mile from the Cabin. Go right out of the Cabin, take a sharp left, and two more lefts to the parking lot/overlook. From there, there's an easy 0.9 mile hike to reach the Observation Tower. The Tower sits on the highest point of the Foothills Parkway at an elevation of 2,650 feet.
To the west, this tower provides a great view of the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park including Thunderhead, Mt. LeCont, and Gregory's Bald. The view eastward features Blount County including Maryville and Alcoa.
Food scene
Great quality food in a casual environment. They do currently offer in-person dining, but space is limited so you'll need to make a reservation.
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The Walnut Kitchen
606 High StGreat quality food in a casual environment. They do currently offer in-person dining, but space is limited so you'll need to make a reservation.
RT Lodge
1406 Wilkinson PikeCute, historic Lodge with a great restaurant and bar.
Lemon Grass
912 W Lamar Alexander PkwyIf you like Thai food and/or sushi, this place is great
Amici
1420 E Broadway AveGreat locally sourced food. Currently doing take-out and taking reservations for four or less.
Hot Rods 50's Diner
373 Hannum StApple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe
7138 E Lamar Alexander PkwyOne of my favorite places to grab a snack or lunch in Maryville. Everything is super healthy, fresh, and many gluten and dairy free options. Highly recommend!
Blossom Bowls Maryville
One of my favorite places to grab a snack or lunch in Maryville. Everything is super healthy, fresh, and many gluten and dairy free options. Highly recommend!
Bella
Delicious restaurant in downtown Maryville. Great for groups.
Diamondjack Restaurant
Bougie spot in downtown Maryville. Great for a date night dinner or drinks.
Off the beaten path
If you're a music lover, this is a neat shop in Townsend owned by sweet people.
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Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop
7645 E Lamar Alexander PkwyIf you're a music lover, this is a neat shop in Townsend owned by sweet people.
Chapulines Streetacos
2024 E Hunt RdSuper cute little ice cream/coffee bar in downtown Maryville. Eclectic movie-themed decor.
Capitol Theatre Coffee & Ice Cream Parlor
127 West Broadway AvenueSuper cute little ice cream/coffee bar in downtown Maryville. Eclectic movie-themed decor.
Legit old school drive-in theater if you don’t mind staying up late
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Parkway Drive-In Theatre
2909 E Lamar Alexander PkwyLegit old school drive-in theater if you don’t mind staying up late
Shopping
Cute local shop to get hiking and outdoor gear. They also have great tips on trails and outdoor experiences.
Little River Trading Company
2408 E Lamar Alexander PkwyCute local shop to get hiking and outdoor gear. They also have great tips on trails and outdoor experiences.
Dandy Lions
300 E Church AveVillage Tinker
417 W Broadway AveFamily Fun
If you’re traveling with littles, these places are tried and true.
Great park if you’re looking for some nearby playgrounds. There’s three different playgrounds, swings, walking trails, basketball and tennis courts, and picnic areas.
Sandy Springs Park
702 Best StGreat park if you’re looking for some nearby playgrounds. There’s three different playgrounds, swings, walking trails, basketball and tennis courts, and picnic areas.
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdThis is a great little hike less than a mile from the Cabin. Go right out of the Cabin, take a sharp left, and two more lefts to the parking lot/overlook. From there, there's an easy 0.9 mile hike to reach the Observation Tower. The Tower sits on the highest point of the Foothills Parkway at an elevation of 2,650 feet.
To the west, this tower provides a great view of the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park including Thunderhead, Mt. LeCont, and Gregory's Bald. The view eastward features Blount County including Maryville and Alcoa.
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Look Rock - Viewing Platform
This is a great little hike less than a mile from the Cabin. Go right out of the Cabin, take a sharp left, and two more lefts to the parking lot/overlook. From there, there's an easy 0.9 mile hike to reach the Observation Tower. The Tower sits on the highest point of the Foothills Parkway at an elevation of 2,650 feet.
To the west, this tower provides a great view of the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park including Thunderhead, Mt. LeCont, and Gregory's Bald. The view eastward features Blount County including Maryville and Alcoa.
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Be prepared to lose cell service
Your cell phone won't work in a lot of the areas around the Park, including Cades Cove. Be sure you know where you're going and print out maps if you need to because you may not be able to get an electronic map to come up.
Costumbres y cultura
Wildlife
It's true that there really are black bears roaming around, as well as other wildlife like deer and turkeys. Just watch from a distance and please don't feed them.