Pigeon Forge is like a small version of Las Vegas: several miles of attractions and restaurants at both sides of the Parkway. The name Pigeon Forge was formed from two parts: After a local blacksmith shop and because of the passenger pigeon, which was common in the area at the time. This species of pigeon is now completely extinct. The main livelihoods of the inhabitants were initially small agricultural and artisanal businesses. Beginning in the 1960s, several amusement businesses were established in the town, and Pigeon Forge was developed into a tourist destination, with over ten million visitors in 2015. Major attractions include the Dollywood amusement park named after country singer and co-owner Dolly Parton, with the Thunderhead roller coaster, the Smoky Mountain Opry Theater, the Titanic Museum marked with the present highlight, the Dinosaur Walk Museum, a Wax Museum, and the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.