If you’re looking for that perfect gift this holiday season, you’re sure to find it at one of these unique places for the best shopping in Gatlinburg! With everything from traditional Smoky Mountain souvenirs to apparel, outdoor gear, and toys, there is truly something for everyone on your shopping list! The best part is that all the shopping action is just minutes away from our hotel, making it the perfect location for a getaway with your family and friends! Here are the top 4 stores in Gatlinburg to visit for your holiday shopping needs:
1. Santa’s Claus-et
Santa’s Clau-set is Gatlinburg’s largest Christmas store and features delicious foods for sampling, toys, games, collegiate items, and much more! Of course, you’ll find tons of Christmas items such as ornaments, snowglobes, nutcrackers, nativity scenes, gingerbread items, and stuffed animals! Many of the ornaments can be personalized for free, making them a great gift idea for your loved ones!
Be sure to bring the kids along for the fun as they can visit Santa from Tuesdays to Sundays from 1 PM to 4 PM, all the way up to December 22nd!
2. Candle Cottage
Another one of the top stores in Gatlinburg to visit for your holiday shopping needs is the Candle Cottage, which is the largest and most complete candle shop in downtown Gatlinburg! This unique store has been in operation since 1976 and features its own line of “Fresh Scent” candles, as well as candles from such companies as Williamsburg Soap and Candle, Bullfrog, and Northern Lights. Candle Cottage also offers its own blend of aromatherapy candles made with 100 percent pure essential oils, handcrafted novelty candles, votives, and jar holders!
Read more about The Village Shops in Gatlinburg for more places to visit nearby!
3. Toy Crazy
Toy Crazy is your one-stop shopping destination for those who need to pick up gifts for the kids (or kids at heart) in your family! As Gatlinburg’s coolest toy store, this shop features 2 floors of fun merchandise, including the area’s largest selection of Hello Kitty, John Deere, Care Bears, Thomas the Train, and Ty Beanie Babies!
Toy Crazy also offers a wide selection of games, charm bracelets, dolls, and classic pedal cars, as well as their famous “Tennessee Popguns”! Even if you don’t buy anything, just browsing here is an experience you won’t want to miss!
4. Nantahala Outdoor Center
If you have anyone on your holiday shopping list who loves the great outdoors, head over to the Nantahala Outdoor Center! This outdoor superstore features 18,000 square feet of gear from top brands like The North Face and Patagonia, as well as a variety of local goods and gifts.
A visit to the store is an adventure in itself, as you can enjoy walking across the second floor swinging rope bridge, crawling through a kid-friendly “bear cave”, relaxing beside a giant fireplace, or even ascending a 25-foot climbing wall!
Check out all of the accommodations at our hotel in Gatlinburg TN today to stay just minutes away from these stores in Gatlinburg, where you can complete your holiday shopping list! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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