Warm Weather Fun in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville
Dollywood’s Splash Country, lazy tubing on the Little River, whitewater rafting on the Pigeon, and yes, indoor snow tubing to cool off, our roundup of warm-weather fun for every energy level.
Dollywood 2025 40th Anniversary Season
New drone shows, a refreshed Country Fair, and a full lineup of five festivals mark Dollywood’s 40th anniversary year, here are the dates and details for planning your 2025 visit.
Best Things to Do at Dollywood 2024
Watch glassblowers at work, ride the Big Bear Mountain Coaster, and grab cinnamon bread before the line forms, our tips for a one-day Dollywood visit plus the full 2024 festival calendar.
Smoky Mountains Christmas Lights and Light Tours
From a Redneck Comedy Bus tour to a helicopter night flight and Shadrack’s drive-thru wonderland, here’s every driving map, walking trail, and guided tour for seeing Winterfest lights across Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville.
Lumberjack Square in Pigeon Forge
One shopping center, an entire date night: $5 movies, Lumberjack Feud’s zip line coaster, an escape room, and everything from Five Guys to Smoky Mountain Brewery at the former Walden’s Landing.
5 Festivals and 1 New Ride at Dollywood
Big Bear Mountain debuts as Dollywood’s longest coaster at three-quarters of a mile, alongside a brand new festival honoring 50 years of “I Will Always Love You,” here’s the 2023 season lineup.
Your Guide to Snow Fun in the Smokies Winter Activities
Ski or board at Ober Mountain, hit the tubing lanes at Pigeon Forge Snow or Rowdy Bear, and glide across the ice, our full guide to skiing, snow tubing, and ice skating around the Smokies.
Dollywood Food & Restaurants
From the famous 25-pound apple pie and cinnamon bread at the Grist Mill to family-style plates at Aunt Granny’s, our full rundown of every place to eat inside Dollywood.
Smoky Mountain Coasters
Eleven alpine mountain coasters across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Wears Valley, you control your own speed up to 30 mph. Here’s the full list plus weight limits and what to know before you ride.
Best Views in Gatlinburg
The 680-foot glass SkyBridge, Anakeesta’s Treetop Skywalk, and the historic Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tram, three ways to get above Gatlinburg for the views that make the trip worth it.