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Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community

Gatlinburg, TN 37738
800-565-7330
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Ranked #9 of 64 attractions in Gatlinburg
Type: Specialty Shops, Art Galleries
Activities: Arts and crafts, Shopping
Description: A community of artists and artisans selling their wares where you can find everything from basket weaving, to painting and metal smithing.
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Fredonia, Kentucky
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37 reviews 37 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

You must take time to visit if you are in area. Each shop is well marked with what is sold and who the proprietor is. A lot of shops have trade men working for you to watch.

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Columbus, Indiana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

We thought we would spend the day in the arts and crafts community; however, it only took a few hours and we were stretching it at that. It turned out to be the same stuff over and over and even for arts and crafts was way overpriced.

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Ellington, Missouri, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

NEVER GO TO THE CANDLE FACTORY!!! We were very rudely confronted by the owner. He was very unfriendly and sassy. Apparently kids (including teenagers) cant even really hold a candle without being yelled at. A little 4 year old kid who wanted to buy a duck candle with her own money got in trouble because she was holding it! This... More

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Morgantown, Kentucky
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

I love crafts, and love looking at all the handcrafted items located together, and especially bringing some of them home.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Loved browsing in all the shops. I especially liked that there were plenty of benches to sit down and rest and plenty of restrooms available. Don't pass this up--there's something there for everyone,.

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Oak Ridge, New Jersey
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322 reviews 322 reviews
151 attraction reviews
Reviews in 110 cities Reviews in 110 cities
242 helpful votes 242 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

I periodically visit downtown Gatlinburg, via Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. The tacky touristy atmosphere and crowds are often overwhelming. My next stop being Asheville, this time I took US 321 out of town. What a find! decompression within minutes! Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is just the first stop on the Arts & Crafts Loop, which is marketed under... More

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Homosassa, Florida
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40 reviews 40 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

What a nice relaxing adventure this was. Very educational and interesting how these artisans create such beauty. Our frst stop was at the Great Smokey D-Lite Candles. I fell in love with the natural and rustic feel of these and had to adopt one to bring to Florida. Along the the way we stopped at many authentic shops and purchased... More

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MD
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29 reviews 29 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

I never get tired of this area. All original products. Very friendly people. I particularly like 2 of the woodworking shops and always buy something. Lots of history to be learned if you talk to some of the craftsmen.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

I had a pair of moccasins made for me - *hand made* by Panther Moccasins. Best pair of shoes I own! Kept my feet warm all winter without the least amount of sweaty feet. WOW!

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Lansing, Michigan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

If you go to Gatlinburg and you don't take a day to visit the arts and crafts community, you are missing the best of Gatlinburg. Alewine Pottery is awesome. We bought about $1000 worth of mugs and lamps and vases for our home. The craftwork is astounding. The maple leaves carved into every piece make this pottery stand out and... More

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