Dolly’s hometown offers a fun, relaxing stay in the Smokies.

Yet, just a tiny bit north is their quieter neighbor, Sevierville.

As the hometown ofDolly Parton, Sevierville is ripe with stories and historic points of interest.

Harrisburg Covered Bridge in Sevierville

Visit one of Tennessee’s few remaining historic covered bridges in Sevierville.Credit:Sevierville CVB

Its also peppered with some of the regions best food and lots of family-friendly entertainment.

Ready to plan your trip?

Combining history and modern flair, its the place to be in downtown Sevierville.

A historic photo of the outside of the Pines Theater in Sevierville, Tennessee

Grab a drink and enjoy some duckpin bowling at the site where Dolly sang her first paid gig.Credit:The Pines Downtown

The tour paths are lit with fun colors and the trails are outfitted with handrails for easy exploration.

The paved path is suitable for running, walking, or biking and is beautifully landscaped.

The bridge uses a king post truss design.

Wild Stallion at SkyLand Ranch

Ride the Wild Stallion mountain coaster at SkyLand Ranch in Sevierville, Tennessee.Credit:SkyLand Ranch

This fine dining experience led by executive chef David Rule centers traditional Appalachian ingredients using a modern approach.

Do yourself a favor and start with the butterbean hummus.

The dip is served with local raw vegetables, Georgia olive oil, hemp seeds, and grilled baguette.

Tourists inside the Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, Tennessee

Explore subterranean Sevierville, Tennessee, with a tour at Forbidden Caverns.Credit:Sevierville CVB

Start with an order of fried green tomatoes with housemade pimento cheese and bacon jam.

The restaurant also offers a tasty in-house black bean patty or house-smoked Alaskan salmon patty to accommodate different diets.

One is like eating three.

A boy in the cockpit of a small airplane at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation

Explore vintage aircrafts at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation.Credit:Sevierville CVB

The resort boasts Tennessees largest indoor waterpark, complete with a see-through roof for weatherproof, year-round fun.

Choose from a variety of suites, villas, cabins, or lodge rooms for your vacation.

theridgeoutdoorresort.com, 1250 Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862

Dolly Parton Sevierville Pathways Marker

View the Dolly Parton statue in downtown Sevierville outside the historic courthouse.Credit: Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Two dogs walk on the West Prong Greenway Trail in Sevierville

Bring your dog for a stroll on Sevierville’s West Prong Greenway Trail.Credit:Sabrina Shanberg

A painting outside the Robert A. Tino gallery in Sevierville, Tennessee

Take home a piece of Smoky Mountain art at the Robert A. Tino Gallery in Sevierville.Credit:Sevierville CVB

A meal at The Appalachian in Sevierville

Enjoy fine dining at The Appalachian in downtown Sevierville.Credit:The Appalachian

A burger from Graze Burgers in Sevierville, Tennessee

Try one of the specialty burgers at Graze Burgers in downtown Sevierville.Credit:Sevierville CVB

Griddle cakes at Five Oaks Farm Kitchen in Sevierville, Tennessee

The griddle cakes at Five Oaks Farm Kitchen are about three pancakes in one.Credit:Korrin Bishop

A collection of drinks from Shine Girl in Sevierville, Tennessee

Sevier County’s first woman-owned distillery was founded by Dolly Parton’s niece.Credit:Shine Girl

Red’s Soda Fountain and Ice Cream in Sevierville, Tennessee

Enjoy an old-fashioned, hand-mixed malt at the new Red’s in downtown Sevierville.Credit:Gabriela Reggetti

The inside of Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville

Have fun in the indoor waterpark at Sevierville’s Wilderness at the Smokies.Credit:Sevierville CVB

A room in the Historic Central Hotel in Sevierville, Tennessee

Stay downtown at Sevierville’s Historic Central Hotel.Credit:Sevierville CVB

A glamping option at The Ridge Outdoor Resort in Sevierville

Embrace the comforts of glamping in Sevierville at The Ridge Outdoor Resort.Credit:Sevierville CVB