Read more: The Most Beautiful Places In America's State And National Parks The first major landmark on Cades Cove Loop Road is the John Oliver cabin, the area's oldest historic structure.

Surrounded by mountains, Cades Cove is an isolated ... and today you'll find 19th-century cabins, churches, cemeteries, a working grist mill and other historic outbuildings along the route.

Whether you're eager to explore Dolly Parton's Dollywood or seek seclusion in cabins and campsites ... Wildlife aficionados, look no further than Cades Cove for your next camping adventure ...