In the “DC Getaway,” WTOP contributor Briana Thomas shares tips for trips a hop and a skip from D.C. Dollywood Parks & Resorts hosted Thomas during the reporting of this story, but had no editorial input or review. Thomas’ flights were not paid for by Dollywood Parks & Resorts.
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When music legend Dolly Parton died in late August, she left a sparkling legacy that spans generations. The Queen of Country lives on through decades of chart-topping songs and through the beaming joy and warm hospitality at Dollywood, her theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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This Christmas, that spirit shines brightest in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where Dollywood Parks & Resorts transforms into a nostalgic winter wonderland. Visitors of all ages can wander beneath twinkling lights, catch festive entertainment, meet Santa and ride seasonal attractions at the award-winning park.
The trip from the D.C. area is easier than you might expect. Flights from Reagan National or Dulles take about 1 hour and 50 minutes, followed by a roughly one-hour drive to the park and resorts, where there’s family fun at every turn.
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The holidays at Dollywood
Starting Nov. 6, 6 million holiday lights will turn the park into a Christmas spectacle. Among the decorated trees, more than 50 rides invite thrill-seekers to unleash their adventurous side. And for fans of the music legend, one section of the park is devoted entirely to her music, career and fashion.
You can’t miss it.
A colossal rosy-tinted tree marks the entrance to the Dolly Parton Experience, where a pink pathway guides visitors through a tribute to the star’s glitz and style.
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Inside the “Behind the Seams” exhibit, guests get an up-close look at Parton’s bedazzled performance outfits. The “Home on Wheels” installation offers a behind-the-scenes tour of her bus. At the Songteller Museum, memorabilia, photographs and records tracing back to her childhood in Sevierville, Tennessee pay homage to the artist.
The 160-acre theme park offers attractions and live entertainment for visitors of all ages.
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Families with young children can head to Peppermint Valley to soar on flying elephants and devour ice cream cones, or sing along to live musicals and storybook performances at the Imagination Playhouse in the Village.
Older children and thrill-seekers can explore the park’s forest-themed areas, home to several skyscraping roller coasters and the newly unveiled Nightflight Expedition. The five-and-a-half-minute indoor ride zips through scenic mountain ridges before taking a whitewater rafting plunge.
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Between rides, refuel at The Grist Mill for bites of the park’s signature cinnamon bread, served with apple butter. Tennessee barbecue and kettle corn are also available.
Whether you’ve memorized every Dolly Parton song by heart or you’re simply looking for holiday fun, Dollywood offers plenty of festive attractions.
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If you visit: Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs Nov. 6, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027. The park is generally open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., though hours vary around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. The park is located at 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. One-day tickets start at $94.99, while two-day passes start at $124.99.
Plan your Pigeon Forge trip
How to get there: Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport or Dulles to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 1 hour and 50 minutes. From there, it’s about a one-hour drive to Pigeon Forge.
How to get around: A free shuttle service transports guests between the amusement park and Dollywood resorts.
Where to stay: Dollywood resorts go all out with Christmas decor, live music, and dining deals through the holidays. For a Southern comfort ambiance, rooms at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa start around $144 per night. If you’re looking for a cozy cabin vibe, rooms at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort start around $161 per night.
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Briana Thomas is a D.C.-based journalist and tour guide with a passion for travel. To read more of Briana’s explorations, subscribe to her DC Getaway newsletter. She is the owner of local history and culture tour company Black Broadway Travel, and the arts and culture writer for Washingtonian magazine.
DC Getaway: Dolly Parton’s Dollywood lights up Tennessee this Christmas 2026
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