One of the best parts about holiday shopping is imagining the smile on your loved ones’ faces as they unwrap the gifts that you specially picked out for them. Whether it is a new doll, toy truck, book or framed picture, the smile on their face is worth the effort of shopping and wrapping the perfect gift. Why not make this year’s gift even more special by including something that represents your family’s favorite vacation spot in the Smokies? Below is a list of the top 5 Christmas shops in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for shopping this holiday season.
1. The Village in Gatlinburg
With such a wide range of specialty Gatlinburg shops, it is hard to pinpoint just one store inside The Village in Gatlinburg for the ultimate Christmas gift shopping experience. While there’s not a specific store dedicated to the holiday, you can find Christmas-themed items at many of the shops during the holiday season! It’s also the perfect spot to find a gift for your loved ones. Choices include everything from hot sauce to fine art, not to mention a delicious doughnut shop to grab a quick bite to recharge.
2. The Incredible Christmas Place
It’s Christmas all year long inside of this Christmas shop in Pigeon Forge. The Incredible Christmas Place is the South’s largest Christmas store! Filled with trinkets, ornaments, music, lights, flowers, jewelry and more, there is truly something for every member of your family inside The Incredible Christmas Place. Add an extra sparkle to your Christmas tree this year with a personalized ornament or a designer stocking. All gifts purchased in this shop will be wrapped with memories and love.
3. Santa’s Claus-et
Make your gifts stand out this year by giving one of the items from Santa’s Claus-et ! This is the largest Christmas shop in Gatlinburg. Stop by to sample some of the foods in the shop and pick out the perfect gifts for your family and friends. There are toys, games, collegiate items, wall art, personalized ornaments and so much more. You can even get a Christmas tree here! When you visit, be on the lookout for Santa Claus, who often visits the shop to greet all the good boys and girls. Your kids can get a photo with him to take back home!
4. Christmas & Candle Shop
The Christmas and Candle Shop is another popular Christmas shop in the Smoky Mountains! It's located in the Apple Barn Village in Sevierville. It's so popular that it's open year round to bring Christmas cheer to visitors all year long! As soon as you walk inside this shop, you'll be greeted with twinkling lights, decorated Christmas trees, and a wide assortment of Christmas decorations. Listen to the soft sounds of gospel, country and Christmas music as you stroll through the shop and browse the Christmas-themed items. Be sure to stop by the candle section while you're there to choose from over 30 scents of candles that are handmade and poured right in the store!
5. Christmas & Collectibles
Christmas & Collectibles is located in Pigeon Forge and includes a variety of Christmas items you have to have. It’s the second largest Christmas store east of the Mississippi! Find stockings, ornaments, decorations and more at this Christmas shop in Pigeon Forge. You can also browse through their collection of toys to find the perfect gift to give the younger ones in your family! Christmas & Collectibles is located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
Want to know about other places you should go shopping while you’re in town? Here are some places where you should go shopping in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Where to Stay for Christmas in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Looking for a relaxing place to stay after a fun day of touring the Christmas shops in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge? We would love to invite families to come stay with us this holiday season inside our spacious Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg cabins decorated for the holidays. Offering cozy fireplaces, relaxing hot tubs, and scenic Smoky Mountain views, there is no better place to spend time with the ones you love than the Smokies this season.
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