Attractions
Family FavoriteThe Island in Pigeon Forge
FreeA free-to-enter entertainment district built around a 200-foot observation wheel.
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Dollywood
Dollywood is an attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN, part of the Gatlinburg & the Smokies guide. Cost: $50 or more.
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd · Pigeon Forge, TN
Why you should go…
Opened in 1986 and co-owned by Dolly Parton, Dollywood pairs thrill rides like the wooden coaster Lightning Rod with working blacksmiths, glassblowers, and live bluegrass. It regularly ranks among the top theme parks in the country for its coasters and hospitality.
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What's around here?
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