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Smokies Weekend route inspiration

Curated Weekend escapes route

Smokies Weekend

River towns, old-growth forest & mountain roads

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Route preview

4 days through Knoxville, Townsend, Cherokee.

Smokies Weekend is a 4-day curated route with 3 destinations and 9 suggested stops. Preview stops and timing, then find it in TripsCircle Explore.

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Destination 01
Knoxville
3 stops
- Market Square
  Walkable restaurants, local shops, and a lively first evening
  food
- Knoxville Museum of Art
  A compact regional collection near downtown
  culture
- Ijams Nature Center
  Urban forest trails and river overlooks before the mountains
  nature
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Destination 02
Townsend
3 stops
- Cades Cove Loop Road
  A scenic valley loop with historic cabins and wildlife pullouts
  nature
- Tuckaleechee Caverns
  A cool underground walk on the quieter Townsend side
  adventure
- Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
  Local logging history in a small, welcoming museum
  culture
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Destination 03
Cherokee
3 stops
- Clingmans Dome
  The highest point in the Smokies with a wide summit panorama
  nature
- Oconaluftee Island Park
  An easy riverfront walk close to Cherokee
  nature
- Museum of the Cherokee People
  A thoughtful introduction to Cherokee history and living culture
  culture

Route highlights

The moments that shape this trip.

01Cades Cove
02Clingmans Dome
03Townsend
04Knoxville Market Square

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