Herschend, the company behind Dollywood, has acquired over 20 U.S. attractions, including theme parks, hotels, water parks, and campgrounds across 10 states. Notable additions include Dutch Wonderland, Kennywood, and Lake Compounce, America\u2019s first amusement park. Celebrating 75 years, Herschend aims to expand while preserving its family-focused vision. Welcoming over 20 million guests annually, it remains the world\u2019s largest family-run attractions company. No immediate changes are planned, but Herschend will enhance visitor experiences and support new employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"