Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg has a thriving and historic arts and crafts community. The Gatlinburg Art Tour Pigeon Forge's Quiltfest or Dolly Parton's “Coat of Many Colors should be part of your itinerary. The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is the United States' largest concentration of artisans and craftspeople in the country.

This community is home to many specialty shops, most of which are designed with a rustic, mountain theme in a area known and cherished by locals as the Glades Area. This historic 8-mile loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. The artisans along the trail create original collectibles and folk art that is sure to please. The two largest Gatlinburg craft shows are the Easter Arts & Crafts Show and Christmas Craft Show.

Hiking and camping are the most popular activities at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which features more than 800 miles of trails to explore. Touring the national park is a wonderful way to see the mountains, valleys, forests, black bears, waterfalls and streams magnificent mountain views that you can’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, couples getaway, reunion, honeymoon or retreat, a Smoky Mountain vacation has everything you need.