Dollywood, Tennessee travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Dollywood is a major attraction located on the border between Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee. It consists of DreamMore Resort, Dollywood Cabins, Dollywood Amusement Park, and Dollywood's Splash Country. It was founded by local icon Dolly Parton in 1961.

2 things to do · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Dollywood

Dollywood

Dolly Parton's family amusement park.

Dollywood's Splash Country

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Asheville)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
TYS McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville/Maryville — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
AVL Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville — 61 mi away. Directions

DreamMore Resort is located on Veteran's Parkway. Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country are located on McCarter Hollow Road. The cabins are higher up in the mountains.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Dollywood
Afternoon Dollywood's Splash Country

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Dollywood is famous for its fresh cinnamon bread.

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Get in

By car

DreamMore Resort is located on Veteran's Parkway. Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country are located on McCarter Hollow Road. The cabins are higher up in the mountains.

Once you park, there are several tram stations with trams that will take you across the parking lot to the main entrance.

By trolley

All Dollywood attractions are connected to Sevier County's network of trolleys (actually buses decorated to look like trolleys): the Pigeon Forge Trolley, the Gatlinburg Trolley, and the Sevierville Trolley.