Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Tanger Outlets have become a household name for upscale, chic malls across America. Its Sevierville location is no different. Shoppers buy directly from the brand name manufacturers, equating to endless savings. Fashion, jewelry, housewares, home décor, books, toys, food specialties, and more can all be found. Michael Kors, Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and others all have stores at Tanger Outlets.

Known as the “Red Roof Mall,” the Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall was the destination for visitors and locals looking for bargain deals on top brands in the 1980s. It hasn’t wavered from its heyday, still offering great deals from its centralized Pigeon Forge location. Designer names include OshKosh, Bass, Rack Room Shoes, L’eggs, and more.

Boasting the South’s largest Christmas store, Pigeon Forge impresses easily with the Incredible Christmas Place. Regardless of the month or season, shoppers may find all of their winter holiday needs at the store. Christmas ornaments, music, both indoor and outdoor lighting, trees, collectibles, gift ideas, and home and business decorations all span a wide variety of themes. Modern, classic, retro, traditional, and quirky designs can be found to fit the feeling of the day. Department 56 Villages, Christopher Radko Ornaments, and Fontanini Nativities comprise several of many collections sold at the Incredible Christmas Place.

The Jim Gray Gallery is owned by the artist himself, who offers Gatlinburg locals and visitors an opportunity to take home one of his signature paintings. The fine art and handmade crafts include watercolor, pen and ink, oil, pencil, and sculptures, along with Gray’s giclée prints, lithographs, and reproductions. Whether you’re looking for home or business décor, Jim Gray Gallery has something for every room.

Right across from Ripley’s Aquarium is Gatlinburg’s indoor shopping mall, the Gatlinburg Mountain Mall. Merchants sell handmade jewelry, homemade candy, custom tobacco products, and more. You can also find crafts, music, movies, books, and a wide array of specialty items. The atmosphere is quaint and family friendly.

Ober Mountain Tramway Mall provides a memorable shopping experience with an aerial tramway that transports visitors to a mountaintop mall. Enjoy the scenic ride and explore the mall's shops, restaurants, and indoor amusements. Depending on the season, enjoy outdoor activities like skiing and snowboarding in the winter, or mountain biking and hiking in the summer.

Since 1982, owner Buie has been creating wonderful pottery for eager shoppers. The pottery is functional, decorative and intricately designed. Buie even crafts stoneware pieces that are incredibly durable and functional. There are items for every room and occasion.

A collection of 27 shops and restaurants comprise the Village Shops at Gatlinburg. Brick paths, fountains, and lush landscaping give the Village a much-desired old European feel. Specialty shops, apparel, gift stores, galleries, candy stores, taffy shops, jewelers, painters, and restaurants offer a day’s worth of unique and friendly shopping.

Smoky Mountain Cat House is for all the lovers of cats - step in and make some furry friends! In the house you can find a lot of cat-themed items such as t-shirts, jewelry, toys, vases and different things you can decorate your house with!

The Three Bears General Store is one of the most popular ones in the area. Homemade fudge, handbags, jewelry, Make-UR-Bear Factory and a lot more! Wander around the shops, enjoy a massage and when you are done, visit the black bears behind the store. You might even have the possibility to feed them.