For a long time, the real shopping in the Smoky Mountain area was done in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Pigeon Forge had the outlets. Gatlinburg had a variety of niche shops. But over the last 20 ...

Those interested in shopping will appreciate the 80-plus stores ... area is pretty touristy and can get crowded. The Island in Pigeon Forge is in the center of town, off of the Parkway (Route ...