dumplings, tacos, and steaks along with a salad bar and health-conscious choices. Dreamland Drive-In was ranked third in the Best Amusement Park Entertainment category, and Dollywood's Splash Country was ranked sixth in the Best Outdoor Water Park category. In 2019, Dollywood won Golden Ticket awards for Best Kids' Area, Best Guest Experience, and Best Christmas Event of 2018. Lightning Rod won the Wooden Coaster of the Decade in 2019. In 2021, Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas won the Golden Ticket Award for Best Christmas Event for the 13th straight year. In June of 2022, Tripadvisor named Dollywood the number one theme park in the U.S. See also List of Dollywood attractions List of Dollywood entertainment List of amusement parks List of amusement parks in the Americas References External links Herschend Family Entertainment Themepark Timelines Dollywood at Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 1961 establishments in Tennessee Amusement parks opened in 1961 Music of East Tennessee Music venues in East Tennessee Music venues in Tennessee Amusement parks in Tennessee Resorts in Tennessee Tourist attractions in Sevier County, Tennessee Landmarks in Tennessee East Tennessee