Dollywood is Tennessee's most visited amusement park. With the rides and the shows and the smokey mountain cabins filled with artists and craftsmen. There is so much to enjoy when visiting the theme park.

Dolly Parton became a business partner with Herschend Family Enterprises in 1986. At that time, the amusement park, owned by the Herschend Family, was called Silver Dollar City, Tennessee. Since the name change, attendance at the park has increased tremendously. http://www.dollywood.com/company-info/about.aspx

Since Dolly Parton took over the park has grown adding new rides and attractions and bringing in the Splash Country Water Adventure park to the area.

Besides the thrill rides and the adventure attractions there are local artisans that craft their wares in the park.

Dollywood is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the park this year.

Dollywood also has stage shows and special events through out the year. Specials for holidays and Presentations like the show Drum which was a percussion event that celebrated drummers from all over the world and from all types of cultures. Special musical events for all types of audiences are presented daily at the park.

Adventure Mountain is new for 2010 and is a rope obstacle course and other extreme outdoor events.

Blazing Fury Firefighting ride that you are going in to fight.

Dizzy Disk A Thrill ride that will spin you out of control.

Mystery Mines A roller coaster that takes you through an abandoned mine.

Rockin' Roadway Classic cars ready for you to hop in and drive.

Smoky Mountain River Rampage White water rafting adventure.

Tennessee Tornado A spinning twisting roller coaster.