One of our favorite spots is Cades Cove. You drive up Wears Valley Road to Townsend and follow the signs....about 30 minutes to get there. This is a loop that you can drive around and see how the park looked before it became a park. There are old houses, churches and beautiful fields to let the kids play in. There are easy trails to hike and you can spend the entire day there just looking and exploring. There are deer, horses, turkeys and the occasional bear. Plenty of places to pull over and enjoy the view. Stop at the visitor's area going in and get a map that will show you the various trails, etc. You might even want to pack a picnic lunch if you are spending the day.