Definitely a MUST MUST SEE!!! These people creating the crafts are SO SO SO gifted and yet their stuff is very cheap as well!!. Next time i will definitely carry enough money and space to buy some goods.

I am extremely disappointed. Having worked retail in a resort area, I recognised almost everything in these stores as being from a distributor I have worked with. If there's 10% of anything in these stores that is hand made, it's difficult to find. I was...More

There are many different shops to visit. We liked the variety of shops along the loop. If you like handmade crafts and artwork this is a must do while in Gatlinburg.

Nice loop drive, or take the trolley--very easy on and off. More non-"country" shops than expected, some fun woodworking, glass blowing and rock shops. A bit slow and too many fragile things in the shops to do with kids but don't miss the Fox and...More

Take it from someone who has spent countless vacations gently strolling through this section of Gatlinburg, the Arts and Crafts Community offers peace, quiet, friendly shop owners, and quality handcrafted souvenirs to take back home. During our most recent visit, the Mrs. and myself purchased...More

We were excited to find some local arts/crafts spots. We visited the shopping area of the Artists at Buie's Place (or something like that), including Smoky Mountain Leather. We followed the road signs for the artisans back to some of the other art shops, but...More

From pottery to quilts to jewelry, there is a lot to see on the loop that winds through the neighborhoods off Gatlinburg's main drag. Some of our favorites are Tim Weberding's woodwork and the handpainted dragonfly scarves in the shops near the Cherry Pit. Samples...More

Worth the trip, great shops, restaurants, BBQ and hand crafted items. The loop has everything, art, crafts, food and atmosphere. Did the loop twice, it was really fun.

There are three places in particular that are of interest in the Craft Community. Highland Crafts, Whaley's Crafts, and the Cliff Dwellers establishment. Please strike up a conversation if you are interested in history of the area.These are native people to the area and most...More

We really enjoyed the 8 mile loop. We bought a couple items. Enjoyed seeing all the artists and shopkeepers. We will return.