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There’s a lot of sightseeing to be done in the American South, from the haunted, historical streets of New Orleans to the majesty of Dollywood ... t miss the free sunset parties every evening ...

The area is open to the public from sunrise to sunset, though you cannot camp ... If you're staying in the area, you absolutely cannot miss Dollywood, the theme park created by the wildly beloved ...

Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival continues ... Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders and watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting). Hike after sunset to discuss and look for ...

Dollywood's Splash Country water park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, opens for its 25th season on May 10. The park features 16 rides, a wave pool, lazy river, and live music performances. New food ...

Dollywood can celebrate its spring festival with a few more awards! The theme park is one of the best in the country and has 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards recognition in several ...

Dollywood opened May 3, 1986. On May 2, 2025, Parton and other partners in the popular Pigeon Forge destination toasted the anniversary appropriately, with glasses of sweet tea. May 2 also marked ...

How does Dolly Parton celebrate 40 years of Dollywood? By popping out of a giant cake! At Dollywood on May 2, Parton went back to when it all started. The moment was a nod to the park's first ...

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 ...

Dolly Parton became a joint owner of the park when it was rebranded as Dollywood in 1986 Emily Blackwood is a writer and editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

Dollywood opened May 3, 1986. On May 2, 2025, Parton and other partners in the popular Pigeon Forge destination toasted the anniversary appropriately, with glasses of sweet tea. May 2 also marked ...