If you love country music, you’ll feel right at home in the Smoky Mountains! The Smokies are home to everything from live country performances to a unique museum celebrating this wonderful music, making it a heaven on earth for country music fans! The best part of all is that all of these exciting attractions and activities are just minutes away from our affordable cabin rentals! Here are the top 4 things to do in the Smoky Mountains for fans of country music:
1. Visit the Country Legends Rediscovered Museum
One of the top things to do in the Smoky Mountains for fans of country music is the Country Legends Rediscovered Museum! This fascinating museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of country music’s greatest legends, making it a “must see” for those who love the classic country performers! While browsing through the museum, you’ll discover many impressive items on display such as Hank Snow’s flashy Harvey Krantz custom suit and Eddie Rabbitt’s personal ovation guitar!
2. Spend the Day at Dollywood
The name Dolly Parton is synonymous with country music, so be sure to spend at least one day enjoying Dollywood! The world famous theme park is not only home to thrilling rides, souvenir stores and delicious southern cooking, but live country music performances throughout the year! There are always at least a half dozen shows taking place in the park, many which accompany Dollywood’s popular seasonal events such as the Flower and Food Festival, Harvest Festival and Smoky Mountain Christmas! While visiting Dollywood, you can also visit a two-room replica of Dolly Parton’s Locust Ridge childhood home and take a peek inside her famous home-on-wheels!
3. Catch a Performance at Country Tonite
Country music fans won’t want to miss the opportunity to see Country Tonite, which has been voted as the best show in Pigeon Forge year after year! The show features music ranging from your favorite country classics to the modern tunes of today, as well as some patriotic playlists to honor our great nation! Country Tonite also offers some hilarious comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles, as well as amazing dancers that you have to see to believe! The performances take place in a spectacular 1,500 seat multi-million dollar theater with state-of-the-art lighting and two huge video screens, so every seat has a front row view!
4. See the Dolly Parton Statue in Sevierville
You can get up close and personal with Dolly Parton by visiting her life size statue in Sevierville TN! The bronze statue portrays Parton as a young woman, perched on a rock as she casually strums her guitar. The statue debuted in 1987, not long after the opening of Dollywood, and continues to draw fans from miles around! You’ll find the statue right outside of Sevier County’s beautiful courthouse at 125 Court Avenue in downtown Sevierville.
Check out all of our cabins in the Smokies today to stay close to all of these wonderful things to do in the Smoky Mountains! We look forward to seeing you soon!
