Yesterday, we went on a day trip to
Dollywood. It's near the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee.
It's a really nice theme park, and is organized into little 'villages'.
The Sweet Shoppe, is so adorable inside. Then we went through the museum and the 50's town called Jukebox Junction.
After that we went on the river rapids ride and got soaked. Then onto the 'railroad' town called The Village.
It smelt just like a real old fashioned railroad town. Then we went into the 'Country Fair' town.
We rode on the Ferris wheel. I may not have looked down that much! I am a little timid with heights.
Then we walked through the 'Craftsman Valley'.
Dolly Parton's Grandaddy was a Preacher.
Strict moral code for teacher's in 1901. I am all about good old fashioned morals.
'Timber Canyon'
We didn't do any rollercoasters as we had a 2 hour drive back, but one day we'll come back {maybe with pre-teens/teens} and ride on the rollercoasters.
Here's a map of the park:
Areas of the park
Dollywood is organized into ten themed areas. The Showstreet, Rivertown Junction, Craftsmen’s Valley, Village, Country Fair, Timber Canyon, and Jukebox Junction areas reflect the historical eras and culture of east Tennessee, while the Dreamland Forest and Adventures in Imagination areas explore Dolly Parton’s life and imagination. Many attractions focus on the history and culture of the Southern Appalachian region.
Dollywood features a full-size steam train, one of the park’s signature attractions.
Showstreet – Attractions include The Showstreet Palace Theatre, Friendship Gardens, The Celebrity Theatre, and The Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame.
Rivertown Junction – Attractions include The Tennessee Mountain Home, The Back Porch Theatre, and the Smoky Mountain River Rampage whitewater rafting ride.
Craftsmen’s Valley – Attractions include The Dollywood Grist Mill, The Valley Theatre, Eagle Mountain Sanctuary, Wings of America Theatre, Robert F. Thomas Chapel, Calico Falls Schoolhouse, the Tennessee Tornado coaster, Blazing Fury coaster, Daredevil Falls flume ride, and craft exhibits.
The Village – Attractions include The Dollywood Express steam train, Heartsong, a Carousel, and the Magic Laughmaker.
The Country Fair – Rides include The Dizzy Disk, the Amazing Flying Elephants, Lemon Twist, Shooting Star, Sky Rider, Veggietales Sideshow Spin Kid’s Rollercoaster, Waltzing Swinger, Piggy Parade, Busy Bees, Lucky Ducky, Dolly’s Demolition Derby, The Scrambler, and the Wonder Wheel.
Timber Canyon – Attractions include the Mystery Mine coaster, Timber Tower, the Thunderhead coaster, and Lumberjack Lifts.
Jukebox Junction – Attractions include the Rockin’ Roadway car ride and The Pines Theatre.
Dreamland Forest – Attractions include the Dreamland Forest interactive play area and the Mountain Slidewinder water-toboggan ride.
Adventures in Imagination – Attractions include “White Lightning” simulator ride and the “Chasing Rainbows” Dolly Parton museum.
Wilderness Pass – Attractions include the River Battle water ride(this is great), the SkyZip upcharge attraction, and the upcoming Adventure Mountain rope course.
Description's from here.
