I debated whether I wanted to share this with you, or keep it to myself. For the greater good, I decided to share. My family’s favorite place to eat in the Smokies isn’t located off the Parkway. It’s not a hole in the wall or something flashy. Our favorite place to eat while visiting [...]

Dollywood is known for its array of food choices—options to satisfy just about any craving—whether it’s savory or sweet. And, as the seasons change so do the menus at Dollywood. My favorite food time of year at the park is during Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival. My family went to Dollywood the first weekend of [...]

Running from coaster to coaster or ride to ride builds up a theme park-sized hunger in the best of us. Talk to a theme park fan about Dollywood and you’re going to hear how great the coasters, shows or park landscaping are. Inevitably, their eyes will light up and they’ll say something about the [...]

Great Pumpkin LuminNights is happening through Oct. 28. You should also know about another great happening at Dollywood through Oct. 28 - Caramel Apple Sundaes. If you get a sweet snack on your Fall trip to Dollywood, I highly recommend these. I know, I know, Dollywood cinnamon bread is the best. I completely agree, [...]

By now you’ve probably heard all about the AMAZING decorations throughout Dollywood during its Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin LumiNights. Truly, around every corner is a holiday card worthy photo opportunity! But what you may not yet know about is all the incredible specialty food items available throughout Dollywood just for this special time [...]

My family and I love Dollywood, clearly, but we also love their treats! Today’s post is dedicated to the wonderful treats of Dollywood. Those ooey, gooey, one-bite-isn’t-enough treats that you can only find at Dollywood. Now, if it were only up to me, I’d vote for the funnel cakes. Oh yes, the funnel cakes [...]

One of my favorite aspects of Dollywood is watching the artisans. There is much to see and learn, and a majority of artists are located in an area of the park called Craftsman’s Valley. Here you can meet tradespeople working with a variety of materials, and care is given to preserving the regional heritage [...]

A fun family day at Dollywood requires fuel at some point! And, if you haven’t heard, this park is ALL about good food. I know a lot of families make it a tradition to grab burgers and fries at Red’s Drive-In. If you’re pausing while enjoying the big coasters in Timber Canyon, Lumber Jack’s [...]