You may have walked right by these a dozen times, but you will thank me if you pause on your next trip to Dollywood to notice these things that I like to think of as “hidden treasures.” Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum - This is on the far left side as [...]

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Family vacations are all about making memories.  Over the years, my family has shared many special memories at Dollywood. I have been visiting since I was a young girl: first traveling with my parents and grandparents, then I came while dating my future husband, and then we continued to visit and make even more [...]

Whenever you travel with a group, it’s good practice to have a pre-determined meeting place for everyone to get together.  There are so many fun options at Dollywood, your crew might choose to split up and meet a few times during the day.  Now that my children are older, we do this sometimes.  Here [...]

The fun to be had at Dollywood is diverse. It’s not limited to heart-racing rides, incredible shows, and delicious food. There are plenty of hands-on activities that will expand your mind, create some friendly competition, or give you a sweet memento to take home. I have some tips if you want to enjoy a [...]

Everybody knows that Dollywood is THE destination for thrilling rides, second-to-none entertainment, and scrumptious food that will put a smile on your face. But there’s another opportunity in the park to get a thrill, be thoroughly entertained, and walk away with big smiles—and maybe something more! I’m talking about the midway games you can [...]

I know how hard it is to get out of the house when you have little ones. It can be even harder for mamas who are nursing or pumping. Don’t let that keep you from fun time with your family at Dollywood. To take the guesswork out of what to expect, I’m going to [...]

A day at Dollywood includes a lot of go, go, go. Sometimes, you just need to take a break. I’m here for you. And, so is Dollywood. There are LOTS of seating options throughout the park.This is not an all-inclusive list—just a quick look at my favorites.

Losing track of a child at Dollywood is something I hope NO ONE experiences EVER!  Unfortunately, it can and does happen.  So below I’ve shared my tips for ways to be prepared in the event a child gets lost in the park. Take Pics First Thing The first thing my family does when we [...]

Opening day at Dollywood is always exciting and today I was able to get a sneak peek of what’s to come during a special preview of the “Season of Showstoppers.” Ms. Dolly Parton made an appearance and Dollywood Insiders were in the audience with media and Season Passholders as she shared the exciting news [...]