If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special someone on your holiday shopping list, there is a good chance you will find it in Gatlinburg! With stores offering everything from homemade craft items to Smoky Mountain souvenirs, there is something for all tastes! The best part is that these shopping opportunities are just minutes away from our hotel! Here are the top 4 places to go shopping in Gatlinburg TN during the holiday season:
1. Village Shops
Take a pleasant stroll from our hotel to the Village Shops, which are just up the Parkway! Just look for the distinctive brick archway next to the Pancake Pantry, where you will enter into a quaint European-themed village with 27 shops! Some of the stores you will find here include the Spice & Tea Exchange, Candle Cottage, Celtic Heritage, Cartoons & Toys, Tervis, and the Sock Shop. When you need a break from shopping, relax by the fountain while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate from the Village Café & Creamery!
2. Santa’s Claus-et
Another great place to go holiday shopping in Gatlinburg TN is Santa’s Claus-et, where it is Christmas all year long! This store features just about every type of Christmas decoration available, including personalized ornaments that make great gifts! Santa’s Claus-et also features lots of other gift ideas too, including toys, games, collegiate items, and more. If you are lucky enough, your kids might even have the chance to meet Santa Claus!
3. Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community
If you can’t find the perfect Christmas gift in the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community, you probably won’t find it anywhere! This community is the largest independent organization of artisans in the United States and is just 3 miles away from downtown Gatlinburg on Highway 321 North. The easiest way to explore the area is by driving along the 8-mile loop road, where you can stop at the various shops to meet over 100 artists and craftsmen! You will come across carvers, weavers, watercolor artists, soap makers, potters, silversmiths, and dozens of other artisans who will be delighted to showcase their skills and offer their products for sale!
4. NOC Gatlinburg
For those folks who have friends and family members that love the great outdoors, the best place for holiday shopping in Gatlinburg TN is NOC Gatlinburg! This 18,000-square-foot outdoor superstore is just a block down from the Black Bear Inn & Suites, right at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park! NOC Gatlinburg includes The North Face Summit Shop, where you will find gear, footwear, outerwear and apparel from such companies as Columbia, Patagonia, and Vasque. The in-store shopping experience is a blast, so don’t miss the swinging rope bridge, kid-friendly bear cave, and the giant fireplace for warming up!
Check out all of the rooms at our Gatlinburg hotel today to stay close to these great places to go Christmas shopping in Gatlinburg TN! We look forward to seeing you during the holiday season!