Dollywood sits in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited national park in the US. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg around it are packed with dinner shows, ziplines, ghost tours and moonshine tastings, and Cades Cove and the mountain roads are a short drive away.
These are the best-reviewed things to do in the Smokies around Dollywood.
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Day Trips in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
Get out of town for a day.
After Dark in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
Ghost tours, night cruises and nights out.
Food & Drink in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
Food tours, tastings and cooking classes.
Outdoors & On the Water in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
Boats, kayaks, wildlife and fresh air.
Museums, Shows & Culture in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
History, art, shows and local culture.
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