If Pigeon Forge is known for anything, it would have to be the amazing places to shop. You have the world famous Tanger Outlets, as well as The Island, and Lenox Outlet, but what about those hidden gems? Those smaller places that are family owned or a place that takes you back to your childhood and stir memories of a different time? Here are some of the best hidden gems: places to shop in Pigeon Forge!
Flat Creek Village Specialty Shops
A true taste of Tennessee lies within the confines of Flat Creek Village Specialty Shops. These beautiful and unique shops offer over twenty five gift shops which are decorated in their own themes. Trying to categorize exactly what Flat Creek Village Specialty Shops specializes in…is impossible. You can find everything you could imagine. Local honey, furniture antiques, signs, quilts, local crafts, holiday decor, farm equipment, tools…almost anything you can imagine, you can find here. They also now feature Tiny Homes! You will definitely want to sit aside a few hours to really take in everything Flat Creek Village Specialty Shops has to offer. Directions to Flat Creek Village Specialty Shops
The Old Mill General Store
Do you say Old Mill? Oh yes! Did you know the there’s more to the historic Old Mill than just the restaurants?
Moon Pie General Store
We all have memories from our childhood of sitting on the front porch eating a Moon Pie and drinking a RC Cola. You can relive those memories at the Moon Pie General Store. But you’ll find much more than delicious snacks and soda. The Moon Pie General Store is a favorite for tourists looking for discount books, gifts and music. They offer both new and bestselling titles and an amazing selection of Christian titles, history, children’s books and cookbooks. But really, what would a Moon Pie General Store be without your favorite snack? Pick up a box of the chocolate marshmallow goodness, along with Moon Pie merchandise. Take a stroll down their main street and visit the shops where you can find candles, jams, ice cream, gifts and more! Directions to Moon Pie General Store.
Smokey Mountain General Store
In keeping with the general store theme, we move to the Smokey Mountain General Store. This store really takes you back to a unique shopping experience. Vintage items, antiques, home and cabin decor…you can them all and more at Smokey Mountain General Store. If you’re a college football fan, they carry vintage SEC football items like wooden signs, flags, canvas prints t-shirts and more! Once you find the gift you’re looking for the folks at Smokey Mountain General Store will even wrap your packages! And don’t forget to grab a picture with the store mascot, “Brutus the Black Bear”. And of course…free samples! Yes, you can sample homemade jams, jellies, Carolina BBQ sauce, salsas and moonshine hot sauce! Directions to Smokey Mountain General Store
There are so many wonderful places to shop in Pigeon Forge. Get out, explore and enjoy finding your own “hidden gems” in the area. Whether it’s places to eat, shop or just some place new! Pigeon Forge will provide the perfect landscape to find new things to do!
