Dollywood is celebrating its 40th season this year. Some of the park's rides have been amusing visitors for just as long. The more than 50 rides and attractions at Dollywood give visitors today ...

Herschend -- the new owner of Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild -- describes itself as "the world's largest family-held ...

Before there was Dollywood, Pigeon Forge visitors got their fix of themed attractions and old time crafts and traditions from the park's predecessors, places such as Goldrush Junction and Silver ...

“It's just all a big old joy for me.” Parton first shared her ... “A lot of theme parks out there, they've got all the rides … but they don't have a heart and a soul like Dollywood does, and that ...

I'd like to taste some of the foods,” Parton said of her perfect day at Dollywood. She famously does not the ride the roller coasters ... friends and have a big old party,” Parton noted.

Dollywood's DreamMore and HeartSong resorts, in particular, had strong showings. Check out the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards honorees and where local attractions placed.

Dolly Parton celebrates 40 years of Dollywood dreams! She shares her perfect Dollywood day, her Pigeon Forge pride and hopes for Dollywood's future.