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Pigeon Forge Dolly Parton Backroads Tour
GoodTop 25% in Pigeon Forge
45 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Pigeon Forge
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Dolly Parton’s mountain roots, scenic backroads, and Sevierville landmarks on a guided tour from Pigeon Forge.
About this tour
Follow the mountain roads that shaped Dolly Parton’s story on a Pigeon Forge Dolly Parton backroads tour. Visit the Locust Ridge cabin near her birthplace, along with the schools she attended and the church where she first sang, set among the hollers that inspired her music.
The route pairs local history with scenic stops, including mountain backroads, fall foliage, and the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community. You’ll also visit an Appalachian antique store and meet the tradition of mountain broom making. In downtown Sevierville, pause at the Dolly statue and Red’s Ice Cream Fountain, a favorite high school hangout of Dolly’s. Lunch at Preacher’s Bar-B-Que and ice cream at Red’s are available at your own expense.
With an English-speaking guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a smartphone photo workshop with a free flash drive, the Pigeon Forge Dolly Parton backroads tour offers a personal look at the places behind the music. Come ready for mountain scenery, local stories, and memorable photo stops.
Highlights
- Visit the Locust Ridge cabin near Dolly Parton’s birthplace
- See the schools and church connected to Dolly’s early life
- Take in mountain backroads, fall foliage, and the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community
- Stop at the Dolly statue in downtown Sevierville
- Browse a local antique store and visit a mountain broom maker
What's included
Included
- Wi-Fi on board
- Smartphone photo workshop with a free flash drive
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch and ice cream at Red’s are not included in the tour price
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4.89 / 5 · 45 reviews
Important information
- The tour is geared toward guests 15 and older
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A wheelchair or electric scooter platform is available for all tours
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travel time is included in the tour duration
- All sales are final; guests who miss or cancel a tour may receive credit toward a future tour
- Meet near traffic light #1 at The Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.89 from 45 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 25% in Pigeon Forge means it ranks in the top 25% of tours in Pigeon Forge by this score.
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