Dollywood: Amusement Heaven

Dollywood: Amusement Heaven

Dollywood is a renowned theme park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Its address is 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. The park sits at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains, just 35 miles southeast of Knoxville and near the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

In essence, it's nestled in a picturesque mountain setting, offering both thrilling attractions and the beauty of the surrounding region. Dolly Parton, who co-owns the park, has incorporated elements of her East Tennessee roots and the local culture throughout the theme park.

Getting to Dollywood

• Driving: Dollywood is easily accessible by car, particularly from I-40 at Exit 407. You'll follow TN Highway 66 South (which becomes US 441) and then turn left at Traffic Light #8 in Pigeon Forge to follow the signs to Dollywood.

• Flying: The closest airport to Dollywood is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Alcoa, Tennessee, which is less than an hour away. Rental cars, taxis, and rideshares are available from the airport. Dollywood itself does not offer shuttle service from the airport, but they do have shuttles and trollies for transportation between their resorts, the theme park, and the adjacent water park, Dollywood's Splash Country.

• Pigeon Forge Trolley: You can also utilize the Pigeon Forge Trolley system which has a pink route that runs from downtown Pigeon Forge to Dollywood when the park is open, costing $1 each way.

Local context

• Dollywood is located just nine miles from the heart of Gatlinburg.

• Dolly Parton's hometown of Sevierville is less than seven miles from downtown Sevierville.

• You can easily find various lodging and dining options in the surrounding areas of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville.