44 Places
Arts & Crafts
The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Watch craftspeople work and bring home something handmade.
Buc-ee's
Famous restrooms, snacks, and souvenirs
Gatlinburg SkyPark
500-foot ascent to Crockett Mountain
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Scenic train rides from Bryson City
NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains
Karts, mini golf & arcade fun
The Apple Barn & Cider Mill
Fresh cider and handcrafted arts
Soul of Motown
Live tribute to Motown hits
SkyLand Ranch
Mountaintop views and farm animals
The Track - Pigeon Forge
Go-karts, mini golf, and arcade fun
Sugarlands Distilling Company
Craft distillery with premium moonshine
Dolly Parton Statue
Bronze statue of Dolly Parton
Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Loop
100+ artisan studios & galleries
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
Arts and crafts studios on an 8-mile loop
The Village Shops
European-style shops and boutiques
Crave Golf Club
Candy-themed mini golf & escape rooms
SpeedZone Fun Park
Family fun with go-karts and mini golf
FunStop Family Action Park
Go-karts & activities for all ages
Ripley's Haunted Adventure
Walk-through haunted house with live actors
Dolly's Tennessee Mountain Home
Dolly's childhood cabin at Dollywood
Ancient Lore Village
Fantasy realm with themed trails & dwellings
Iron Mountain Metal Craft
Family knife-making classes
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf
Frontier-themed mini golf for families
Mount Harrison
Panoramic mountain views
Earthquake The Ride
Thrilling motion simulator ride
American UTV Rentals
UTV rentals with scenic mountain routes
Art Galleries
Gatlinburg art galleries & crafts shops
Viking Blade Supply
High-quality knives and blades for collectors
Board & Brush
Create personalized wood signs in arts & crafts
Circle Bar T Forge & Blade Works
Blacksmithing & knife-making demos
Fowler's Clay Works
Handcrafted pottery & art
Gatlinburg Farmers Market
Local produce & handcrafted arts
Woogity Wood Works - The Chainsaw Bunny
Artisan wooden crafts including chainsaw art
Alibi Speakeasy
Prohibition-style craft cocktail bar
Lorelei Candles
Handmade candles and crafts shop
Tree Art Chainsaw Carving at Mountain Brothers
Wood sculptures by chainsaw artists
Gift Gallery - Handblown Glass & Wax Hands
Artisan-made glass and wax hand molds
Jake and Angie's Woodart
Handcrafted wood art & carvings
Nature's Wonderland Carvings
Intricate wood carvings & art
Puzzle Portraits
Custom photo puzzles & art
Sandman's Workshop
Create your own sand art masterpiece
The Soap Factory
Handmade soaps and bath products
Southern Timeless Candles
Handcrafted candles with unique scents
Twisted Vessel Art Gallery
Unique handcrafted local art exhibits
Mountain Mama's Art & Adventure
Arts & crafts with scenic views
Hannah's Maze of Mirrors
Disorienting mirror maze adventure
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Arts & Crafts
Arts and crafts in the Smoky Mountains. Handmade pottery, woodworking, knife making, and artisan workshops in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
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The Checklist
| Place | Rating | Hours | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson City | |||||
| Great Smoky Mountains Railroad | 4.6 ★ | Departures vary | (800) 872-4681 | 226 Everett St, Bryson City, NC 28713 | |
| Gatlinburg | |||||
| Gatlinburg SkyPark | 4.6 ★ | Mon-Sun: 9AM - 10PM | (865) 436-4307 | 765 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Sugarlands Distilling Company | 4.5 ★ | Daily: 10AM - 10PM | (865) 325-1355 | 805 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Loop | 4.6 ★ | Varies by shop | Arts & Crafts Community, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | ||
| Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community | 4.7 ★ | Varies by shop - Open Year Round | (865) 436-6921 | 668 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| The Village Shops | 4.6 ★ | 10 AM - 10 PM | (865) 436-3995 | 634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Ripley's Haunted Adventure | 4.3 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 436-5096 | 908 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf | 4.3 ★ | 10 AM - 11 PM | (865) 436-5096 | 188 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Mount Harrison | 4.8 ★ | 10 AM - 7 PM | Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | ||
| Earthquake The Ride | 4.1 ★ | 10 AM - 9 PM | (865) 430-9199 | 653 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Art Galleries | 4.5 ★ | Varies | Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | ||
| Viking Blade Supply | 4.9 ★ | 11 AM - 4 PM, Closed Tuesday | (865) 325-1234 | 550 Buckhorn Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Fowler's Clay Works | 4.8 ★ | 9 AM - 5 PM | (865) 436-7979 | 1402 East Pkwy #12, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Gatlinburg Farmers Market | 4.7 ★ | 8:30 AM - 12 PM, SAT ONLY | 865-436-4178 | 1222 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Woogity Wood Works - The Chainsaw Bunny | 4.5 ★ | 9 AM - 5 PM | (865) 325-4567 | 2717 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Alibi Speakeasy | 4.7 ★ | Tue-Thu 4-11 PM, Fri-Sat til Midnight | (865) 325-9999 | 968 Parkway Suite 5, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Lorelei Candles | 4.7 ★ | 8:30 AM - 4 PM, Closed Sunday | (865) 436-1155 | 331 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Jake and Angie's Woodart | 4.7 ★ | 10 AM - 5 PM, Closed Sunday | (865) 436-9663 | 1435 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Puzzle Portraits | 4.6 ★ | 10 AM - 8 PM | (865) 325-6021 | 611 Parkway #B7, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Southern Timeless Candles | 4.7 ★ | 12 PM - 5 PM, Fri-Sat 6 PM | (865) 272-9660 | 1004 Parkway Suite 801, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Mountain Mama's Art & Adventure | 4.8 ★ | Thursday 5 PM - 6:30 PM | 604 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | ||
| Knoxville | |||||
| Ancient Lore Village | 4.9 ★ | See Website | (865) 444-5000 | 7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920 | |
| Kodak | |||||
| Buc-ee's | 4.8 ★ | Open 24 Hours | (865) 444-2233 | 3376 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Kodak, TN 37764 | |
| Pigeon Forge | |||||
| Soul of Motown | 4.8 ★ | Shows vary | (865) 908-7469 | 2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| The Track - Pigeon Forge | 4.5 ★ | 10 AM - 7 PM | (865) 453-4777 | 2575 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Crave Golf Club | 4.4 ★ | Mon-Sun: 10AM-11PM | (865) 366-3403 | 2925 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| SpeedZone Fun Park | 4.4 ★ | 10 AM - 10 PM | (865) 453-3700 | 3315 S River Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| FunStop Family Action Park | 4.3 ★ | 10 AM - 9 PM | (865) 366-4321 | 3275 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Dolly's Tennessee Mountain Home | 4.7 ★ | Varies with park | 865-428-5700 | 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Iron Mountain Metal Craft | 4.8 ★ | 9 AM - 6 PM, Closed Sunday | (865) 366-2400 | 172 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| American UTV Rentals | 4.5 ★ | 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM | (865) 365-2000 | 3120 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Board & Brush | 4.8 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM, Closed Sun | (865) 286-5000 | 513 Wears Valley Rd #2, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Circle Bar T Forge & Blade Works | 4.8 ★ | 9 AM - 6 PM, Closed Sun/Mon/Thu | (865) 286-4040 | 2652 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Tree Art Chainsaw Carving at Mountain Brothers | 4.6 ★ | 10 AM - 5 PM | (865) 366-2222 | 1444 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Gift Gallery - Handblown Glass & Wax Hands | 4.5 ★ | 10 AM - 10 PM | 865-868-1600 | 131 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Sandman's Workshop | 4.7 ★ | 10 AM - 6 PM, Closed Sun | (865) 453-1884 | 182 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| The Soap Factory | 4.5 ★ | 11 AM - 9 PM | 2530 Parkway #4, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | ||
| Twisted Vessel Art Gallery | 4.6 ★ | 10:30 AM - 5 PM | (865) 774-8040 | 3335 Old Mill St, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Hannah's Maze of Mirrors | 3.9 ★ | 10 AM - 10 PM | 865-868-7467 | 110 Showplace Blvd Unit B, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Sevierville | |||||
| NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains | 4.2 ★ | 10 AM - 10 PM | (865) 908-5500 | 1545 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| The Apple Barn & Cider Mill | 4.7 ★ | 9 AM - 7 PM | (865) 453-9319 | 230 Apple Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| SkyLand Ranch | 4.5 ★ | Mon-Sun: 10AM-6PM | (865) 428-7469 | 1639 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| Dolly Parton Statue | 4.7 ★ | Open 24 Hours | 125 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862 | ||
| Wears Valley | |||||
| Nature's Wonderland Carvings | 4.5 ★ | 9:30 AM - 6 PM | 3707 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862 | ||