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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dollywood?
Dollywood is located in Pigeon Forge, TN in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From interstate 40, guests should take exit 407 towards Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg. Follow TN Hwy 66 South until it becomes US 441. Turn left at traffic light #8 and follow the signs to Dollywood. Dollywood is located at 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
For additional tips and tricks on how to avoid traffic in Pigeon Forge, check out our Insider’s Guide to avoiding traffic.
What are the Great Smoky Mountains?
The Great Smoky Mountains are a mountain range located in the Southeastern United States along the Tennessee/North Carolina border. They are part of the Appalachian Mountains.
They are named for the mist that always hovers over the peaks and valleys. The ‘smoke’ is a fog created by the area’s natural vegetation.