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Dollywood is the Smoky Mountains’ signature family attraction, spanning 160 acres just south on I-40 from Maryville. The theme park features more than 50 rides, world-class live entertainment, award-winning dining, and seasonal festivals from spring through Christmas. Kids love the ride variety — from gentle family rides for little ones to thrilling coasters for older kids and teens. There’s also the adjacent Splash Country water park (open seasonally during summer), craft demonstrations, and a year-round schedule of special events like Smoky Mountain Christmas and Harvest Festival. Season passes are available for local families who want to visit repeatedly throughout the year.