The country legend told Travel + Leisure about her love of her home state of Tennessee.
We were not a family that were lucky enough to say that we could go on a vacation."
That was one of her impetuses behind her creating a true family destination with hertheme park Dollywood.
Big Bear Mountain rollercoaster in Dollywood.Credit:Courtesy of Dollywood
So I’m so proud that I’ve been able to provide a wonderful place like Dollywood for families.
(It can be pre-ordered now atDollyPlaycation.com, and will arrive by Nov.
The idea behind the guide is to help kids get involved with planning their family trips.
Park guests walk past the sculpture of an eagle near the Wild Eagle wing roller coaster ride at the Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, TN.Ron Buskirk/Getty Images
As she grew up, she found her own way too.
Its like three states in one.
Now I’ve made up for it.
But she also recommends travelers pick up a brochure and find their own way.
One of her favorites is the old English village ofRugbyin the Cumberland Plateau.
Another of her favorites is all those mountains in and around Chattanooga, she said.
Those views, my goodness, its just incredible.
Its those kinds of inspiring experiences that she believes are so important for families to enjoy together.
It’s that feeling of anticipation of like, Oh, we’re going somewhere!
and the whole excitement of thinking you’re really getting away from home.
But when it comes down to it, her heart is still where her home is.
I would say it is the most wonderful place that you could ever imagine going.
There’s just not a thing that it’s possible for you to’t find in Tennessee!
