Dollywood
Amusement park · Pigeon Forge
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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Highlights
Theme park with roller coasters, shows, and Dolly Parton exhibits.
Theme park with roller coasters, shows, and Dolly Parton exhibits.
"Recognized by Tripadvisor as the top theme park in the United States and ranked No. 11 worldwide, this Smoky Mountain destination in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee blends family-friendly charm with thrill-ride offerings and live entertainment. Visitors praise its numerous roller coasters—including several scaled for smaller children that still excite adults—stunning grounds and generally affordable prices. The park traces its roots to a 1961 attraction on the site and was expanded in 1986 through a partnership with Dolly Parton and the Herschend family. For guests, it also offers promotions such as two-for-one adult tickets and a Weather Guarantee that provides complimentary return admission when rain forces closures or restricts attractions." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A lively, family-friendly entertainment destination that doubles as a music-focused stop on Tennessee road trips, offering theme-park attractions and a connection to the region's musical heritage." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A large amusement park located about 15 minutes from a mountain resort town, presented as a premier day-trip destination for families who love rides and shows." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A flagship amusement park in Pigeon Forge, TN, known for its roller coasters and entertainment rooted in the culture and heritage of the Smoky Mountains." - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yaho
"A family amusement park in the Smoky Mountains known for its Southern charm and diverse food offerings." - Paul O. Mims
