Located inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited sites in the park and country: Cades Cove. The small site sits in the middle of a wide valley floor and is a center for wildlife to come graze and play. Look for black bears in the trees and deer, elk and other wildlife in the fields. Several original mountain homes, as well as a grist mill, churches, and barns dating back to the 1700s are all located along the drive through Cades Cove. The area is rich in history and served as a Cherokee hunting ground for generations before being partially settled by mountaineers. Take a picnic lunch with you and enjoy it by the stream that still operates the mill every day.

The Old Town Hall, an elegant example of Bavarian Gothic, serves as a focal point at the eastern end of the Marienplatz. The tower houses the Toy Museum, and the ballroom on the second floor. The building stands out for its architectural design and wooden ceilings.

Another must-see attraction is the Chen Ancestral Shrine, which has a history of more than 100 years. The hall was once an ancestral shrine, initially built in 1888 and completed in 1894. Later, it turned to Chen Clan’s Industry College, and today it is home to the Guangdong Folk Arts Museum that exhibits a variety of folk arts and crafts.

The Städtische Galerie in Lenbachhaus has a unique collection about the 'Blue Rider' artist group. In addition to artworks from the 19th century, the museum also exhibits art from the post-1945 period.