Dollywood is an enjoyable day, more so if you are a fan of Dolly herself. There are many of Dolly's costumes and personal treasures on view. She also visits several times a year, but was not there when we visited.
Food is also plentiful here at Dollywood, with anything from buffets to ice cream. It can be expensive, though, so you may want to eat a good meal once instead of indulging in pricey junk food.
There are many souvenir shops with Dolly merchandise. Also at Dollywood, you will find many unique gifts, such as hand-blown glass works of art, woodcrafts, and homemade candy.
The price, however, our family felt was a little high. The $43 is getting close to Disney prices, and I don't think they are ready to compete with Disney yet.