Keep in mind these are winding mountain roads. Many of the best attractions are spread out. The park is gorgeous but timely to navigate for first time flat-landers. There is no Cell Service once you're in the park so be prepared with maps or screenshots. There are no cabins inside the park other than the ones you may pass on certain hikes that are 100 years old and not inhabitable. It's a national park since 1934. PIGEON FORGE Parkway Light #3: 1 mile GATLINBURG: 14 Miles CADES COVE: 30 miles. 1 hour 30 minutes to get there. The loop at Cade's Cove is 10.6 miles. Drive it, rent a bike at the start and bike it, or run it. It is closed to cars and open to runners and cyclists Wednesday and Saturday mornings until 10:00 am Early May to Late September. Gorgeous views, wildlife, and a pretty good chance you'll see a bear. CLINGMAN'S DOME: 38 Miles. This will take 3-4 hours round trip. There are plenty of amazing hikes at Newfound Gap on the way up such as Andrews Bald and "The Jump Off" and more hikes in the Clingman's Dome area. Those less adventurous should at the very least check out the observation tower at Clingman's dome. DOLLYWOOD: 5 Miles Easy Roads. The Apple Mill Barn: 3.8 Miles Tanger Outlet Malls: 4 Miles Titanic Museum: 4 Miles The Island Amusement Park: 1 Mile Rocky Top Harley Davidson: 3 Miles Wear Cove Gap (our secret park entrance): 11 Miles Foothills Parkway park entrance: 15 Miles Neyland Stadium Knoxville: 25 Miles 45 Minutes Gatlinburg park entrance: 15 Miles Omaha, NE: 940 Miles Starkville, MS: 421 Miles New York City: 703 Miles Nashville: 205 Miles Hikers! Please search Hiking In The Smokys on the web.