Indoor Things to Do in Gatlinburg When It’s Hot
Indoor Things to Do in Gatlinburg and Sevierville When It’s Hot The mercury is rising, even in the Smokies, where we stay a little cooler than the lower elevations. Heck, the month of August is a scorcher all over the United States, and people everywhere are looking for creative ways to have fun without getting […]
Why September Is the Best Month to Visit the Smokies
Warm enough to raft, quiet enough to actually enjoy it, September brings fall-themed shopping, shorter lines at Dollywood, and dinner among the treetops at Anakeesta, all without the summer crowds.
Pigeon Forge Shopping at The Island
From hand-blown glass and 200 flavors of beef jerky to Ole Smoky Moonshine and Build-A-Bear, our shop-by-shop tour of The Island’s boutiques, galleries, and only-in-Pigeon-Forge finds.
Day Trip from Pigeon Forge: Jefferson City
A change of pace an hour from your cabin: 40-plus antique vendors under one roof at Mossy Creek Mercantile, plus coffee and lunch at Moon’s Cafe tucked inside the same building.
Lumberjack Square in Pigeon Forge
One shopping center, an entire date night: $5 movies, Lumberjack Feud’s zip line coaster, an escape room, and everything from Five Guys to Smoky Mountain Brewery at the former Walden’s Landing.
Best Smoky Mountains Coupons, Deals and Discounts
From no-fee cabin bookings to the Sevierville savings app, Gatlinburg Chamber deals, and Groupon, a rundown of the coupon sites and tricks worth checking before you spend on your Smokies trip.
Christmas Shopping Pigeon Forge
Even Dollywood makes the list, our roundup of the best Christmas shopping spots around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, from The Village Shops to the 100-plus artisans of the Arts & Crafts Loop.
Pigeon Forge Old Mill Square
Homemade candies, Old Forge Distillery moonshine, a 200-year-old mill tour, and southern cooking served in handmade pottery, our full walkthrough of Old Mill Square’s restaurants, shops, and events.
Pigeon Forge Shopping | Strip Malls, Specialty Shops & Souvenirs
A full plug-and-go address list of Pigeon Forge’s shopping centers, from The Island and Old Mill Square to Mountain Mile and Lumberjack Square, everything you need for a day of retail therapy.
Dollywood Souvenirs
From custom airbrushed t-shirts and wire name necklaces to roller coaster-themed merch and handmade jewelry, our tour of every gift shop and store scattered throughout Dollywood.