Step aside, amusement park royalty, a new champion has claimed the throne. Tripadvisor recently crowned Dollywood as the No.

Featuring thrilling coasters and seasonal events, this family-friendly destination recently claimed the top spot as America's best amusement park for 2025.

Pearce and her parents took a leap of faith when she saw an ad in The Enquirer in 2005 for auditions, taking place at the Aronoff Center, to be a performer at Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge ...