Tubing starts in late November, and skiing in December through March ... chain got its start in Tennessee in 1969 outside of ...

Dollywood has been a Pigeon Forge fixture for 40 years - but the land the park occupies has been a tourist attraction for far longer than that.

Owned by legendary country music singer Dolly Parton, the park is a Pigeon Forge staple. Popular rides include rollercoasters like the Tennessee Tornado, Mystery Mine and Big Bear Mountain.

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg sit on the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, offering visitors beautiful views and easy access to the country's most biodiverse national park.