Located on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Sevierville is Dolly Parton’s home town and has a great small mountain town vibe, with a historic downtown area and plenty of unique shopping and dining. Stop for a photo-op at Dolly’s statue on the lawn of the courthouse! And visit the Dollywood theme park and Dixie Stampede in nearby Pigeon Forge. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is world renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the preservation of its Southern Appalachian mountain culture. Take a scenic drive through the park or enjoy one of the hiking and biking trails as well as the drive. Nearby you can visit Cherokee and learn about some of the Native American history in the region. You can visit the Cherokee Heritage Museum or take a guided tour on the Reservation itself.