ALEWINE POTTERY
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
623
Glades Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
1-866-4MY-POTS
A Smokies tradition since 1983, Alewine Pottery lies within the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, the largest organization of independent artisans in the United States. For more information about Alewine Pottery, visit alewinepottery.net.
ARROWCRAFT SHOP
576 Parkway (Traffic Light #6), Gatlinburg, Tennessee
865-436-4604
Founded in 1926 and operated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the Arrowcraft Shop features fine regional crafts, including pottery, woodcarvings, glass, jewelry, metal work, weaving and toys. Located across from Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, the Arrowcraft Shop is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM (December through April) with extended hours during the summer and fall. Other shops of the Southern Highland Craft Guild include the Parkway Craft Center along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina; Guild Crafts in Asheville, North Carolina; and Allanstand at the Folk Art Center along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina.
For more information about Arrowcraft Shop, visit www.southernhighlandguild.org.
GREAT SMOKY ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY
U.S. 321 North, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
1-800-565-7330
Fine craftsmanship abounds in the Smoky Mountain area, especially along the Parkway that links Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Start your search for genuine mountain crafts with a visit to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, which was founded in 1937 and has evolved into the largest organization of independent artisans in the United States. Located just 3 miles from downtown Gatlinburg on U.S. 321 North, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community preserves the rich heritage of mountain crafts through various forms such as pottery, quilting, painting, woodcarving, weaving, broommaking, candlemaking and more. The 8.5-mile loop that comprises the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community contains numerous studios, shops and galleries - the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gift items. The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community presents three annual craft shows: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is free to all shows.
JIM GRAY GALLERY
458 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
865-436-5262
One of Tennessee’s most famous artists, Jim Gray has opened a number of galleries throughout the Smoky Mountain area, including a gallery in Pigeon Forge at 3331 South River Road. Gray works in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture and drawing. The Jim Gray Gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. For more information about Jim Gray Gallery, visit www.jimgraygallery.com.
MOUNTAIN MALL
611 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
865-436-5935
Billed as “Gatlinburg’s premier indoor shopping experience,” this mountain-themed shopping center is located directly in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg across from Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Tenants include J’s Leather, Big Dog Sportswear, Native Fashions, Book Warehouse, Nice & Naughty lingerie, Rhythm Section music, Lavi’s Jewelry, Aunt Mahalia’s Candies, Glassblowers of Gatlinburg, Las Vegas Autographs, Matrix Magic Shop, Toy Kingdom and Cosmic Comet Arcade, among others.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN WINERY
Winery Square, 450 Cherry Street, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
865-436-7551
Gatlinburg’s award-winning Smoky Mountain Winery, which opened its doors in 1981, offers great premium mountain wines for sale such as Autumn Splendor, Reflections, Brookside Red and Mountain Rose. Visitors enjoy a complimentary tour of the winery, as well as free wine tastings.
THE VILLAGE
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
865-436-3995
For a memorable shopping experience, check out The Village, a European-style shopping complex that features a collection of 27 unique shops and eateries, including The Day Hiker, Donut Friar, The Honey Pot, The Jelly Jar, Decorium, Whiff ‘n’ Pouff, Crystalix, The Garden Gate, The Silver Tree, The Hayloft, Desserts & More Café, The Art of Glynda Turley & More, The Christmas Tree, Another Me Clothier, Lloyd Middleton Dolls, Taylor Girls, The Treasure Nook, Hills Creek Collection, Candle Cottage, Thomas Kinkade Gallery, LC’s, Verbenas, Cartoons & Toys, Celtic Heritage, Coffee & Company, God’s Corner and The Hofbrauhaus Restaurant.
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