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Serious Shopping!
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Outlet Shopping
The cities surrounding the park are also quite fashionable. At Tanger Outlets in Sevierville, you’ll find some of the
nation’s top designers. There are over 75 stores where you
can browse the aisles and clothing racks for upscale styles at
unbelievable prices. The entire family will love Tanger Outlets
for the great selection of clothing but also for everything they
could possibly want or need such as toys, home décor, sports
equipment, and even interesting food items. And on the
Parkway in Pigeon Forge, there’s a location where even your
child’s American Doll can find a new, American-made outfit.
There really is something for everyone!
History
If you’re on the North Carolina side of the Smoky
Mountains, you may want to shop in Cherokee—a sovereign
Indian nation. At the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc., you’ll
find a variety of handmade artworks that promote and preserve the Cherokee way of life. You can bring home an item
that was created using timeless traditions and unlike anything
you could possibly purchase elsewhere. Whether you prefer
carvings, weavings, pottery or sculpture, there is an individually created object of art that will captivate your heart.
Mementos
As your trip nears its end, you may want to start searching
for a small token to take home. Affordable gifts and souvenirs can be found at country stores such as those found at The
Old Mill Square shopping complex, the Tie Dye Store, or The
Island Trading Post. Choose from Smoky Mountain-themed
items including coffee mugs, hats, shirts, and magnets that
will remind you of quality family time in Tennessee. It’s nearly
impossible to leave without a souvenir featuring a black bear
or Dolly Parton. Plus, they have large selections of famous
collectibles, toys and jewelry. Or, if you need a tasty gift for
someone back home, pick up some homemade fudge at The
Fudgery or a savory snack from Try My Nuts Company. Their
decadent gift packages are a great way to thank someone
for watching the pets, plants and the house while you were
away—or a nice indulgence for yourself!
Enjoy both the traditional and eclectic stores that can be
found throughout this region. You’ll love the quality, selection and appeal of the products that come from the Great
Smoky Mountains!
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Pottery & More
Whether you’d like to fill your
kitchen with authentic Appalachian
flavors, your dining room with timehonored artisan dinnerware, or
your home with an overall sense
of classic Southern hospitality,
we invite you to experience an
abundance of options crafted right
here at The Old Mill.
Today, the mill continues its
tradition as a working grist mill
and shares space with The Old Mill
General Store, a favorite shopping
destination for a million-plus visitors
each year.
At Pigeon River Pottery our potters
create pieces that capture the spirit
of Appalachia and the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park. We offer a
wide range of handcrafted pottery
created by local artists who use
techniques passed down through
generations. The designs and colors
of our pottery are inspired by the
beauty of the mountains and fired
with signature glazes that give
them their distinctive finishes. You
can watch our artisans at work and
browse through the aisles of our
beautiful Pigeon River Pottery store.
