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 to do in Pigeon Forge

Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge is home to hundreds of stores, restaurants and unique attractions — and of course most notably, home to the world-famous Dollywood family amusement park.

Pigeon Forge is truly unlike any other place in the world with a unique blend of inviting southern charm and non-stop entertainment – perhaps that’s why this historical town, with roots dating back to the early 1800s, today attracts over 10 million visitors a year.

What to do in Gatlinburg

Nestled in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (the most visited national park in the United States), Gatlinburg is the most visited town in East Tennessee attracting over 12 Million visitors annually.

Gatlinburg’s unique charm is a showcase of southern hospitality at its best, with a wide-range of entertainment and activity options that are sure to please every member of the family.

What are the Smoky Mountains?

The Great Smoky Mountains are a mountain range located in the Southeastern United States along the Tennessee/North Carolina border. They 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.