If you’re coming to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in the near future then plan on bringing your family to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. A great family trip to Dollywood will take at least a day (but there are tricks for fitting in two for the price of one.) Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is listed as the top attraction in Pigeon Forge and for good reason. Thousands of Pigeon Forge visitors visit Dollywood everyday and between the shows, food, and rides there’s no question that the whole family can enjoy the visit. Activities for the family include roller coasters, a kiddy park, parades, shows, shopping, crafts, and lots of yummy foods to taste.
Bumper cars provide some competitive fun for families, water rides reach over 125 ft. drops, and roller coasters keep everyone screaming for more. The Mystery Mine ride at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN takes riders through an abandoned mine and then drops them out for an exciting conclusion to the exciting ride which takes you through a 1,811ft. long track. Other rides and attractions include the zipline, river rampage, daredevil falls, adventure mountain, and their new addition that is opening in 2011 called Brainstormer.
Dollywood is owned by Dolly Parton who also owns Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge.
The festivals and shows are also spectacular at Dollywood and were voted as the best entertainment in America according to the Dollywood website. The festivals held at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN are said to be the 5 of the South’s largest festivals. Festivals include the festival of nations which includes dancing, food, and celebrations themed to convey nations from all over. Kid’s Fest (the largest kid’s festival in the south), Barbecue and Bluegrass (featuring top bluegrass artists), Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration ( a 4 week long free concert), and Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival (including a great Christmas parade) are the four other well known festivals at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is also known for putting on some pretty amazing productions. Dollywood in Pigeon Forge has a variety of shows including ones that feature animals, comedy, country and gospel music, Christmas, bluegrass, and 50′s and 60′s music.
Visitors to Dollywood can go to the Dreamland Drive-in for an enjoyable assortment of oldies, they can the Wings of America Birds of Prey show and learn about some of the most interesting the birds of prey in the Smokies. They can catch the drum show, the Zambia vocal group, or the Sha-Kon-A-Hey show that highlights the heritage of the people who call the Smoky Mountains home (according to the Dollywood website.)
Don’t forget that Dollywood in Pigeon Forge has a lot of home-cooking and southern style food. The park also has plenty of shopping available for those who would like to skip the rides and attractions. We’ve only listed a few of the shows and rides available at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. There’s a lot to do and if you’re lucky you’ll get it all in.
Random tip: If you go to Dollywood after 3pm then you can get in the next day for free. Skip the crowds by going later in the day and you’ll get more bang for your buck by getting in for free the next day!
Prices start at $45.80 for children, $57 for adults, and $53.65 for seniors (60 and up).
The company’s website can be found at Dollywood.com and they can be contacted at 1-800-365-5996.
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