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Find the Best Smoky Mountain Souvenirs at These Top 3 Shops

June 14, 2018

If you are looking for that perfect souvenir to commemorate your trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge is home to several fantastic shopping destinations! With everything from postcards and keychains to T-shirts, you can find it all just minutes away from Hemlock Hills Resort Rentals! Here are the top 3 shopping destinations in Pigeon Forge where you can find the best Smoky Mountain souvenirs:

The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge Tn on a beautiful summer day1. The Old Mill General Store

One of the most popular attractions in Pigeon Forge is The Old Mill complex, which includes a Historic Old Mill dating back to 1830 and the legendary Old Mill Restaurant! Another highlight of the complex is The Old Mill General Store, a wonderful gift shop that features all types of Smoky Mountain memorabilia and unique craft items. You will also find homemade jams, jellies and other tempting products from The Old Mill Signature line of foods. Don’t forget to pick up one of The Old Mill’s popular pancake and specialty mixes for a special treat when you get back home!

2. Three Bears General Store

Explore a 40,000 square foot shopper’s paradise at the Three Bears General Store! This massive souvenir shop not only features more than 555 Smoky Mountain souvenirs, but an actual live bear habitat where you can see and feed real bears! The staff at the Three Bears General Store prides itself on providing excellent Southern hospitality and would be delighted to help you find that perfect gift, ranging from Amish jams and jellies to homemade fudge! While visiting the store, you can also check out the Make-UR-Bear Factory, a family-sized arcade and an Ol’ Tyme Photo studio!

3. Island Tiki General Store

island in pigeon forgeWhile the last place you might expect to find Smoky Mountain souvenirs is at a beach-style shop, the Island Tiki General Store is simply an island-themed version of an old-fashioned general store! Stroll through this brightly colored shop to browse a wide selection of unique apparel, jewelry, souvenirs and of course Tiki merchandise! The Island Tiki General Store is conveniently situated at The Island in Pigeon Forge, a huge shopping, dining and entertainment complex that features beautiful Show Fountains and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel!

Where to Stay

Stay just minutes away from all of these excellent shopping opportunities with a vacation at Hemlock Hills Resort Rentals! Our Pigeon Forge cabins are situated among the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains while still being close to all of the popular local attractions! We have cabins ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms so that we can easily accommodate couples, families and groups of all sizes. While staying in our cabins, enjoy a wonderful variety of amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen, soothing hot tub, private deck and more!

Check out all of our cabins in Pigeon Forge TN today to stay near these shopping destinations where you can pick up some awesome Smoky Mountain souvenirs! We hope to see you soon at Hemlock Hills Resort Rentals!