Dollywood, a 150-acre theme park nestled in the foothills of the Smokies, is a premier Pigeon Forge attraction and one of the nation's most popular. Imagined by Dolly Parton and the Herschend family, Dollywood offers over 50 rides and attractions, including thrilling coasters like Wild Eagle and Mystery Mine. Enjoy live entertainment featuring talented musicians, dancers, and skilled craftspeople demonstrating traditional techniques. For a refreshing escape, visit Dollywood's Splash Country water park, offering a variety of water rides and attractions to beat the summer heat.

The Grocery Museum is a charming little establishment and a museum that offers sweets, such as liquorice, butter cookies and more, all of them locally made in Utrecht. The museum is housed in a 17th-century building, which initially served solely as a shop. Today it is both a shop and an exhibition space displaying a range of nostalgic items, including treats and artefacts reminiscent of the 19th century.

Coastal Interpretive Center is a museum that celebrates Ocean Shore's history and wildlife. It features exhibits involving Native American artifacts, artifacts of Ocean Shore's founding, the wildlife in Ocean Shores, and an exhibit of debris that washed up on the shores from the Japanese tsunami.