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Shopping in the Smoky Mountains

From 100-year-old grist mills to designer outlet malls, the Smokies offer a genuinely varied shopping experience within a few miles.

place Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville schedule Most shops open daily attach_money All price ranges shopping_bag Artisan crafts, outlets, specialty food, antiques
Before You Go

What to Know

Arts Loop Parking
Free parking throughout the 8-mile Glades loop
Old Mill Hours
Daily 9 AM to 6 PM (extended in peak season)
Tanger Hours
Daily 10 AM to 9 PM (10 PM in peak season)
Village Shops
Gatlinburg Parkway, open 10 AM to 9 PM daily
Cash
Bring cash for artisan markets and smaller studios
Shipping
Most pottery and woodwork shops offer packing and shipping
Where to Go

Best Shopping Destinations

The distinct shopping districts of the Smokies each have their own personality.

Glades Arts & Crafts Community
placeGlades Rd, Gatlinburg
scheduleDaily 10 AM to 5 PM
palette100+ working artisan studios on 8-mile loop
Free to browse open_in_newagatlinburgcrafts.com
Old Mill District
place175 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge
scheduleDaily 9 AM to 6 PM
storeWorking 1830 grist mill, pottery, candy, specialty food
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The Shops at Lumberjack Square
place2528 Parkway, Pigeon Forge (formerly Walden's Landing)
scheduleDaily 10 AM to 9 PM
storeSpecialty shops including Smoky Mountain Popcorn Company and The Soap Factory, plus dining and the Forge Cinema (next to Lumberjack Feud)
Free to browse open_in_newFull guide
The Village Shops
place634 Parkway, Gatlinburg
scheduleDaily 10 AM to 9 PM
store27 specialty shops in European village courtyard setting
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
place1645 Parkway, Sevierville
scheduleDaily 10 AM to 9 PM
shopping_bag100+ brand-name outlet stores
open_in_newtangeroutlet.com/sevierville
Gatlinburg Parkway (The Strip)
placeParkway, Gatlinburg
scheduleShops open 10 AM to 10 PM
storeCandy stores, fudge, taffy, souvenirs, apparel
Antique Malls -- Sevierville
placeChapman Hwy, Sevierville
scheduleDaily 9 AM to 5 PM
categoryMultiple large antique malls with local dealers

Last verified: June 2026. Hours and pricing are seasonal and subject to change.

Local Knowledge

Things Most Visitors Don't Know

How to shop the Smokies like a local.

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The Arts Loop Is Genuinely Special
The Glades Arts and Crafts Community is the largest community of independent artists in the eastern US. You are watching people make things -- pottery thrown on a wheel, quilts being sewn. Not a souvenir shop.
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Buy Food to Take Home
Old Mill grits, sourwood honey from the farmers market, homemade jam, and mountain apple butter are all exceptional gifts and cabin pantry staples. They pack and ship anything.
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Tanger vs. Strip Pricing
The Parkway strip has high tourist-markup pricing on most things. Tanger Outlets and the Old Mill have genuinely competitive prices. Know the difference.
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Knife Shops Are Everywhere
The Smokies have a disproportionate number of knife and blade shops. Cutco dealers, custom blade smiths, and souvenir shops all sell knives. There is real craft here if you look for it.
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Split Up for the Arts Loop
The Arts loop works best when everyone can wander at their own pace. Give the group 2 hours on the loop and pick a meeting spot. The pottery and woodworking shops are slow-down experiences.
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Avoid Saturdays at Tanger
Saturday afternoons at Tanger bring significant crowds and full parking lots. Tuesday through Thursday mornings are the quietest times for the full outlet shopping experience.
On the Calendar

Events Worth Timing Your Trip Around

Annual events that revolve around craft and shopping in the Smokies.

Oct
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Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Gatlinburg -- Oct -- 180+ artisans, largest craft fair in the South
Jul
TBD
Summer Craftsmen's Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center -- One week in July
Nov
TBD
Holiday Market at the Village
Gatlinburg Village Shops -- Seasonal holiday shopping event
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shopping in the Smoky Mountains?
From 100-year-old grist mills to designer outlet malls, the Smokies offer a genuinely varied shopping experience within a few miles.
What should I know about arts loop parking at Shopping in the Smoky Mountains?
Free parking throughout the 8-mile Glades loop.
What should I know about old mill hours at Shopping in the Smoky Mountains?
Daily 9 AM to 6 PM (extended in peak season).
What should I know about tanger hours at Shopping in the Smoky Mountains?
Daily 10 AM to 9 PM (10 PM in peak season).
What should I know about village shops at Shopping in the Smoky Mountains?
Gatlinburg Parkway, open 10 AM to 9 PM daily.
Should I bring cash to Shopping in the Smoky Mountains?
Bring cash for artisan markets and smaller studios.