'/%3e%3cg style='filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1));'%3e%3cpath d='M-10 600L160 300L330 600Z' fill='hsl(205 34% 80%)'/%3e%3cpath d='M170 600L380 250L590 600Z' fill='hsl(205 34% 60%)'/%3e%3cpath d='M500 600L650 400L800 600Z' fill='hsl(205 34% 80%)'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3ctext x='50%25' y='50%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' font-family='PT Sans, sans-serif' font-size='40' fill='hsl(205 34% 60%)' font-weight='bold' letter-spacing='0.1em'%3eGaanWe%3c/text%3e%3c/svg%3e)
Dollywood
Address
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, United States
Country
usa
Website
https://www.dollywood.com/Opening Hours
Daily 10:00-19:00 (seasonal operation March-December, hours vary)
Popularity
**🎵 Tennessee's Premier Theme Park | Smoky Mountain Magic** - **3+ million annual visitors** experiencing Appalachian culture and world-class thrills - **35+ years of operation** since Dolly Parton's involvement in 1986 - **Smoky Mountain setting** with stunning natural beauty - **Authentic mountain heritage** celebrating Appalachian traditions - **Award-winning wooden coasters** and family entertainment
Smoky Mountain Magic and Music
Dollywood stands as Tennessee's most beloved theme park, combining the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains with authentic Appalachian culture, world-class entertainment, and thrilling attractions. Co-owned by country music legend Dolly Parton, this 150-acre mountain paradise celebrates the heritage, crafts, and music of the American South while delivering modern theme park excitement.
🎵 Dolly Parton's Vision
Since Dolly Parton became co-owner in 1986, Dollywood has evolved from a small mountain attraction into one of America's most respected theme parks. Dolly's vision of celebrating Appalachian culture while providing family entertainment has created a unique destination that honors traditions while embracing innovation.
🏔️ Smoky Mountain Setting
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood offers breathtaking natural scenery that changes dramatically with the seasons. The park's mountainous terrain creates unique coaster experiences and provides stunning vistas from various attractions.
🎢 World-Class Coaster Collection
🌪️ Lightning Rod (2016) - World's fastest wooden coaster with launch technology 🦅 Wild Eagle (2012) - First wing coaster in America soaring over treetops 🐻 Thunderhead (2004) - Award-winning terrain wooden coaster ⚡ Mystery Mine (2007) - Unique indoor/outdoor coaster with 95-degree drop 🌊 Dragonflier (2021) - Family-friendly suspended coaster
🎭 Authentic Mountain Culture
🎪 Dollywood Express - Authentic narrow-gauge railroad through Smoky Mountain wilderness 🏠 Craftsman's Valley - Live demonstrations of traditional Appalachian crafts 🎵 Music performances - Daily shows celebrating bluegrass, gospel, and country music 🐾 Dollywood's DreamMore Resort - Mountain luxury accommodation
🌊 Dollywood's Splash Country
Included with park admission during summer, this 35-acre water park features:
- Mountain-themed water attractions blending with natural landscape
- RiverRush - Four-person raft racing experience
- Big Bear Plunge - Six-story water slide complex
- Little Creek Falls - Family water play area