Dollywood

About the place of Dollywood

Dollywood - theme park and water park singer Dolly Parton. Zones of Dollywood are the stages of the history of the state of Tennessee, traditions, customs, life of the peoples inhabiting it, presented in the form of attractions and fascinating events.
Singer Dolly Parton opened her Dollywood in 1986, buying a small amusement park in Pigeon Forge. So she, a native of Tennessee, wanted to contribute to the development of this state and make a gift to its guests and residents. Themed entertainment area and water park Dollywood, a hotel in this area, are promoted as a family leisure activity.
Over the years, Dollywood has expanded and continues to evolve to this day. Currently, there are more than 40 slides in the theme park, 15 shows, the five largest festivals in this region in the USA, southern restaurants, and a hotel.
In 2010, Dollywood was awarded the Applause Award as the best theme park in the world in its category.
The entrance to many attractions is decorated in the style of the real old houses of Tennessee. For example, Blazing Fury is the home of 1880. Or Calico Falls Schoolhouse - a school of 1890.
Dollywood is also popular with the creators of film and television shows, so often these places can be seen on the screen. Directors are attracted not only by the original park, where a lot of things are in a distinctive style typical for America, but also by nature. The theme park is located in a mountainous area, near the reserve The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

How to get there?

Dollywood is located 4 kilometers from the small town of Pigeon Forge, where less than 7,000 people live. The nearest large city to the theme park is Knoxville, 65 kilometers away. You can take a taxi, sightseeing bus or rented car.

Cost of attendance

As a rule, the theme park is open from 10:00 to 19: 00-22: 00, water park - from 10:00 to 19:00. In high season, in summer, Dollywood works daily. Schedule may vary. From the end of August, the water park closes until the next warm season. In the cold season, the theme park does not work every day and not a full day. A single-day ticket to the theme park costs $ 68, to the water park - $ 49.
In Dollywood, you can not only relax and have fun, but also in an interesting, exciting way to get acquainted with the history, culture, cuisine of Tennessee.

2700 Dollywood Parks Boulevard, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-4101
+1 865-428-9488
http://www.dollywood.com/