The Village is Gatlinburg’s most unusual shopping destination, where one-of-a-kind shops cluster around a beautiful European courtyard. For gifts you won’t find anywhere else in town, spend a day browsing The Village’s 26 shops, including these five fascinating spots.
1. The Spice and Tea Exchange
Step through the doorway and take a deep breath. The air is full of tempting aromas from exotic spices, flavored sugars, gourmet salts, and rare teas. The shop specializes in handcrafted seasoning blends, mixed fresh daily. You can even watch the Spice Masters at work as they blend spices to season your seafood, meats, poultry, veggies and more. Not sure which spices you need? Ask the knowledgeable Spice Masters for ideas.
2. The Lazy One
Adorable pajamas turn bedtime into a treat. Find funny, colorful, comfortable all-cotton PJs at The Lazy One. These pajamas make irresistible gifts, from baby onesies, to matching sets of family pajamas, to those old-fashioned suits with that famous “back door” flap! Add extra coziness with gifts like cute slippers, toasty socks, and sleep masks.
3. Showcase Sports
Sports fans will boggle at the wide selection of sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles. Picture yourself owning a jersey, football, or baseball autographed by your favorite player! Showcase Sports also features team swag like sports-themed hats, blankets, flags, coasters, glassware, board games, and teddy bears.
4. The Hayloft
Gatlinburg’s oldest Western wear shop is ready to outfit you for a day in the saddle or a night on the town. The Hayloft offers handcrafted leather boots for men, women, and kids, plus a huge choice of American-made leather belts and custom buckles. Complete your look with the perfect hat, from a serious Stetson to a pink cowgirl hat. Shop for ball caps, coats, shoes, leather goods, and ladies’ apparel.
5. U Name It
Nothing beats a thoughtfully personalized gift decorated with the recipient’s name or initials. At U Name It, explore two floors of personalized gifts. If the name you want isn’t here, the skilled staff can add monograms or names for you. You’ll find jackets, shirts, purses, diaper bags, baby clothes, kids’ backpacks, tumblers, keychains, and dozens more gifts for your friends or for yourself.
This list is just a sampling of The Village’s delightful offerings. You’ll want to come back here, so stay nearby, in a Gatlinburg cabin rental. Find your comfy, private cabin on our website right now.
