Gatlinburg to DollywoodOnly nine miles separate the gates of Dollywood from the town of Gatlinburg. Map out the best route for your Gatlinburg excursion before coming to visit.
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If you're traveling with a family or looking for action-packed fun, Pigeon Forge may be your ideal choice. But if you prefer a more relaxed and intimate setting, surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, then Gatlinburg is the perfect retreat for you.
Not only is Dollywood less crowded in the spring, but the weather is great, too. March through May have mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s and reduced humidity. This creates a pleasant environment for many entertaining outdoor activities for the whole family.
If you've got an open schedule and can afford to plan your whole trip around the best time to visit Dollywood, opt for April or September, both sunny and beautiful times of year without being too hot. (Make sure if you go in spring to avoid Spring Break week, though.)
Tickets and airfareFor people aged 10 to 61, a one-day Dollywood ticket costs $89. Kids aged 3 and under can enter the park for free, while those aged 4 to 9, plus seniors 62 and over, get a discount of 10 silver dollars, making their tickets $79.
The Ogles established a general store that stood for over 100 years. By the 1940s, the Gatlinburg area became a tourist destination. This was largely due to the establishment of the Great Smoky Rocky Mountain National Park. Vendors by the hundreds came to the area to capitalize on the new boom.
Each guest may bring in one unopened bottle of water, which can be refilled at stations throughout the park. Free cups of ice water are also available. One more thing worth noting: Dollywood does not serve alcohol inside the park.
And the same can be said about the Dollywood Entertainment offerings. From age 1 to 101, there's a little something for everyone on the Dollywood show schedule.
Overall, summer and fall are busier times to visit the Smokies and the cooler times of year like winter and spring see fewer crowds. While you may dislike crowds, this also shows that most people enjoy exploring the mountains and seeing attractions in warmer, dryer weather.
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