BBC Travel
'Everything about her was East Tennessee': The places that shaped Dolly Parton
From her Appalachian childhood to Nashville and Dollywood, a journey through the Tennessee she loved – and transformed in return.
Lonely PlanetAug 20
8 best amusement parks in the USA
The USA
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- DollywoodTheme parkCombines coasters with bluegrass and crafts.
- NightFlight ExpeditionPlaceIndoor adventure coaster.
- Elsewhere
- Walt Disney WorldSightOrlando, United StatesUndisputed heavyweight theme park.
- Magic KingdomSightOrlando, United StatesDelivers nostalgia.
- EpcotSightOrlando, United StatesFood-and-culture wandering.
- Hollywood StudiosSightOrlando, United StatesMovie magic.
- Animal KingdomSightOrlando, United StatesFusion of theme park and zoo.
- Wizarding World of Harry PotterSightOrlando, United StatesEmotional centerpiece for many visitors.
- Universal Epic UniverseTheme parkOrlando, United StatesHighly immersive worlds.
- Cedar Point Amusement ParkSightSandusky, United StatesRoller Coaster Capital of the World.
- Pandora – The World of AvatarSightOrlando, United StatesSet generations into the future after the events of the Avatar films, the area is based upon the…
- Silver Dollar CityTheme parkBranson, United StatesOld-timey Ozarks village with thrill rides.
- American PlungePlaceBranson, United StatesChildhood favorite log flume ride.
- Buckshot's Skillet CookeryRestaurantBranson, United StatesHome-cooked meal.
- Busch Gardens WilliamsburgTheme parkWilliamsburg, United StatesThemed around European countries, unusually pretty.
- Verbolten: Forbidden TurnPlaceWilliamsburg, United StatesMajor coaster with a 210ft drop.
- Colonial WilliamsburgMuseumWilliamsburg, United StatesHistoric area.
- KnoebelsTheme parkElysburg, United StatesFamily-owned park with no admission fee.
- PhoenixAttractionElysburg, United StatesLegendary wooden coaster.
- HersheyparkTheme parkHershey, United StatesAmusement park in a chocolate town.
- CometAttractionHershey, United StatesBeloved wooden coaster.
- Chocolate WorldSightHershey, United StatesHershey's Chocolate World is the name of five visitor centers that started in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States.
- ZooAmericaZooHershey, United StatesIt was founded in 1910 by Milton S.
- Kilimanjaro SafarisSightOrlando, United States
Condé Nast TravelerJul 9
17 Ultra-Scenic Road Trips in the USA Worth Every Single Mile
A comprehensive guide to the best road trips in the US, including the places to stop, where to stay, and what you’ll see along each route.
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- Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and SpaHotelclose detour to Dollywood
- Elsewhere
- Meherwan IraniPlaceAsheville, United StatesJames Beard Best Chef semifinalist with Indian restaurants
- Sabbaday FallsSightLincoln, United Stateseasy walk leading to waterfall
- PemigewassetSightLincoln, United StatesIt is 65.0 miles (104.6 km) in length and drains approximately 1,021 square miles (2,644 km2).
- Swift RiverSightLincoln, United Statesswimming holes ideal for cooling off in warmer months
- The Common ManRestaurantLincoln, United Statesstandout casual spot for a post-hike meal
- Chang Thai CafeRestaurantLittleton, United Statesdinner reservation to score in Littleton
- Schilling Beer Co.PubLittleton, United Statesriverside beer spot in Littleton
- Mill Street KitchenRestaurantLittleton, United Statesdelivers pizza to Schilling Beer Co.
- RiverWalk Resort at Loon MountainHotelLincoln, United Statesresort amenities near the western end
- The White Mountain Hotel and ResortHotelConway, United Stateslongtime favorite near the eastern entrance
- Woodstock Inn Brewery & InnMotelWoodstock, United Statesclassic White Mountains stay just outside Lincoln
- Under Canvas White Mountains VistaHotelLittleton, United Statesnew and refined glamping site near Littleton
- Blue Ridge DistillingRestaurantBlue Ridge Mountains, United Statescraft distillery with moonshine-inspired whiskey
- Troy BallPlaceAsheville, United Statesdistiller known for using Crooked Creek corn varietal
- Dale’s Wheels Through Time MuseumMuseumMaggie Valley, United Statesdisplays over 350 rare American motorcycles
- Sliding RockSightPisgah National Forest, United Statesnatural waterslide with a pool around it
- Katie ButtonPlaceAsheville, United StatesEl Bulli-trained chef with two spots in Asheville
- Dalaya ThaiRestaurantSylva, United StatesReserve your table for our special Dinner & Brunch events, featuring three or five course meals inspired by Chef Gun’s…
- Sante Wine BarRestaurantSylva, United StatesEnjoy curated wines, craft cocktails, and small bites at Santé Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Neenah, WI.
- Afton Mountain VineyardsSightAfton, United Statesvineyard stay in Virginia
- CrossroadsSightMississippi, United StatesMississippi spot where Robert Johnson sold his soul
- CL Graham WanganSightLincoln, United States
National GeographicApr 6, 2022
What Dolly Parton wants us to know about the Smoky Mountains
From her Tennessee mountain home, the nature-loving singer says mistreating Earth is like ‘being ugly to your mama.’ Dolly Parton’s music is inspired by the easygoing charm of the Smokies and her ...
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- DollywoodTheme parkamusement park celebrating Smokies landscape and culture
- HeartSong LodgeHotelnew hospitality offering in Pigeon Forge
- Dollywood FoundationPlaceawards college scholarships and supports book gifting
- Imagination LibraryPlacebook gifting program for children, now international
- Pink Adventure ToursPlaceoffers guided tours in a pink jeep
- American Eagle FoundationPlacerescues and rehabilitates birds of prey at Dollywood
- Elsewhere
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkPlaceGatlinburg, United Statesmost biodiverse park in the U.S. national park system
- My Tennessee Mountain HomePlaceSevierville, United StatesDolly Parton's 1972 homage, now an official state song
- Clingman's DomeSightGatlinburg, United Stateshighest point in the park