I recently had one of the very best dates EVER with my husband of 16 years. He took me to Dollywood for the day, and the kids were NOT invited to come with us. Of course we’ve been to the park many, many times and we always enjoy ourselves. Let me tell ya, though, [...]

Dollywood is THE Christmas destination. It’s the 11-time Golden Ticket winner for Best Christmas Event in the theme park industry! With the competition that’s out there, you know that recognition means a lot. I love that my family can pack up and head to Dollywood when we want, and this is one of our favorite [...]

Glacier Ridge is Dollywood’s largest Christmas expansion since the festival began in 1990! The area stretches from Timber Canyon to the top of Craftsman’s Valley (it mirrors the footsteps of Great Pumpkin LumiNights). This addition will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. While the entire park is decorated beautifully and sparkles with five [...]

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas featuring Glacier Ridge is the most beautiful holiday addition yet! There’s no better way to spend your holiday season, and there’s no place quite as uniquely beautiful as Dollywood. On opening day of this festival, we explored the park to see what Dollywood has in store for families, especially families [...]

With more than 40 rides and attractions to enjoy while you’re at Dollywood, it’s hard to know which will be the best fit for your family – especially if you have family members who are, shall we say, less than enthusiastic about thrill rides. In our family, we’re split right down the middle, half [...]

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 [...]