Aunt Mahalia’s Candies

For a sweet treat to satisfy any age, visit Aunt Mahalia’s Candies in Gatlinburg. The shop has been cooking up old fashion candies for over 50 years. Some of the most popular candies include fudge, chocolate, crunchy brittle, and other homemade assortments. Aunt Mahalia’s only uses the freshest, finest ingredients and has been using them since 1939. For more information, visit their website: http://www.auntmahalias.com/StoreFront.bok

The Bead Experience: Shop and Classes

  Personal gifts are a great way to show someone that you care for them, and what better gift to give than a personal bracelet or necklace? The Bead Experience in Gatlinburg has all different kinds of beads as well as classes you can take to learn how to make certain types of jewelry. Once at the store, you can choose from Sterling Silver, Italian, High Quality, and Semi-Precious Gemstones. The shop also has a full line of tool. Some of their classes include Beginner Glass Blowing and Beginner Fusing. For a complete list of classes as well as more information about the store, visit their website:http://www.beadxp.com/

Shopping in The Smoky Mountains

If you are ready to do some shopping, the mountains are the place to be! Check out this list of some of the outlet shopping in the area: 

Belz Outlet– http://www.belzoutlets.com

 

Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet– http://www.pigeonforgefactoryoutlet.com

 

Tanger Outlet– http://www.tangeroutlet.com 

 

 

Belz Factory Outlet Truckload Sale

Every heard of shopping until you drop? Belz Outlets is one of the largest outlet malls in Pigeon Forge and also the only air-conditioned indoor mall. The outlet offers big names such as Van Heusen, Sag Harbor, Koret, and Izod, and offers daily deals and savings of up to 75%. Every year, in addition to the other sales, the outlet hosts the Belz Outlet Truckload Sale, which offers large discounts on Coleman Factory Store, Black and Decker, Family Book Outlet and Carters Childrenswear. The sale starts on October 8 this year and runs until October 12. For more information, call 865-453-7316.

Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival

The 2009 Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival is a wonderful family affair. Held Saturday, June 6^th, the festival will have free admission for all. Activities at the event include: Raku firing, children’s tent, music, food, and demonstrations of wheel-throwing, hand-building, and other techniques. For more information about the 2009 Pottery Festival, contact Jeanie Hilten at (865) 448-6134 or click here. 

The Red Roof Mall, Pigeon Forge, TN

The Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall is often called the “Red Roof Mall”. Here you will be able to find great discounts on name brands such as Pfaltzgraff, Black & Decker, and Bass Factory Outlet & Apparel. While you are shopping stop in one of the eateries, like the B&B Deli, for a fresh sandwich. There are lots of shopping opportunities in Pigeon Forge, but the Red Roof is the place for the bargains you are looking for!

Grocery Shopping in The Great Smoky Mountains

When you first get to your cozy little cabin in the Smokies you will quickly realize one thing, it doesn’t come with food. There is an easy solution to that problem… go grocery shopping. There are three grocery stores located in Gatlinburg. They are listed below. You can also click the maps for a larger view.


 

Food City
1219 E Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN


Parkway Market
1127 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN


McKinney’s Market and Laundry
819 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

Walden’s Landing, Pigeon Forge, TN

Want great food and great shopping in Pigeon Forge? Walden’s Landing offers over 20 unique stores and five spectacular restaurants, not to mention a Firehouse Mini-Golf course. Walden’s Landing is a great place for the entire family. Visit the website for details on shopping and printable coupons. To get to the website, click here.

Old Mill Farm House Kitchen

 

In the historical Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, you will find the Old Mill Farmhouse Kitchen. This grocery store has the appearance of an old southern kitchen, with items needed to make an Old Mill meal. They also specialize in gift baskets for you to share this secret with a friend. Guests can create a gift basket, or the staff will make a special one for you. For more information on this unique store please click here. 

Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community

The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is home to the largest group of independent artisans. If you have ever walked down the Gatlinburg strip you can see why. There are over 80 shops, studios, galleries, cafes, and lodging on the historic 8-mile loop, which is known as the Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. The creations found are all the hand made from cast iron, silversmiths, stained glass, photography, and many other one-of-a-kind pieces. The Arts & Craft Community is 3 miles east of downtown Gatlinburg along East Parkway (Hwy 321 North). For a list of available lodging in the downtown Gatlinburg and surrounding areas click here.