Best Shops and Eateries in the Arts and Crafts Community

Aside from enjoying the wonderful amenities at our cabins in Gatlinburg, you will also find there relaxing things to do in Gatlinburg like artisan shops and eateries. There are several unique stores and specialty eateries in the Arts and Crafts Community located off of Glades Road. We offer Gatlinburg cabins located within the Arts and Crafts Community as well, so you can be close by to the quaint shops, taverns, cafes and tea rooms in the area. Book one of Heartland Rentals’ cabins in Gatlinburg and tra-la-la throughout the heritage of the Smoky Mountains while taking in beautiful mountain scenery along the way. From downtown Gatlinburg, drive along Highway 321 until you reach the red light labeled Glades Road. You will turn onto Glades Road and follow the signs to the always enjoyable Arts and Crafts Community. You can visit the Gatlinburg Welcome Center for a map of these shops and eateries in the area.

Shops and Eateries

Alewine Pottery Alewine Pottery has been creating functional handmade pottery full of color and natural leaf impressions since 1983. Open daily 9-5

A Jann Peitso, Art! Find vibrant watercolors featuring the prints of mountain quilts and natural elements

Blackwolff Knives– Blackwolff Knives offers handcrafted knives and leather sheaths.

Country Cobbler Custom Leather The Country Cobbler Custom Leather shop has an array of leather products, handmade jewelry, guitar straps, wallets, sheaths, holsters and more.

Farmhouse Home Goods Mercantile & Cafe Home to everyday essentials and hand-crafted home accents.

Good Natured Gifts- Good Natured Gifts offers original silk paintings, birdhouses, nature books, jewelry, hiking accessories and whimsy accents.

Hills Creek Gallery And Glass Studio Experience watching a craftsman create one of a kind glass pendants, sculptures, and even marbles. They offer handcrafted jewelry, art glass, kaleidoscopes, metal work and more!

The Jewelry Spot The Jewelry Spot features birthstone jewelry, handcrafted, using precious and semi-precious gemstones. All works of art are created with precious metals, Swarovski crystals, and pearls.

Lorelei Candles At Lorelei Candles you can see candles produced from start to finish in their workshop. They offer scented soy jar candles and novelty candles that are guaranteed not to melt.

Love Life Live Life Love Life Live Life creates artfully crafted fused glass jewelry, abstract landscape painting, and unique glass ornaments.

Misty Mountain Soap Misty Mountain Soap offer handcrafted soaps, lotions, and bath and body products with natural ingredients.

Ogles Broom Shop– Ogles Broom Shop is comprised of third Generation Broom Makers. They offer brooms, hiking sticks and canes.

Otto Preske – Artist In Wood Otto Preske is an award-winning artist specializing in woodcarvings and sculptures using traditional style carving tools. You’ll find fireplace mantels and architectural and religious carvings.

Ownby’s Woodcraft Ownby’s Woodcraft create wooden fruit, bears, birdhouses, stools, baskets, folk games and more. Their trade has been passed down generation to generation since the 1800s.

Simply Twisted Simply Twisted has unique serving pieces and home decor made. Pieces are made with glass stones and lead-free wire. They also offer items such as fused glass, hammered aluminum jewelry, handmade jams, jellies and dip mixes.

Tim Weberding Woodworking Tim Weberding is a third generation woodworker who creates finely crafted specialty gifts like wood baskets, boxes, plaques and more.

Fox and Parrot Tavern The Fox and Parrot Tavern is an authentic British themed pub. It is the only authentic British pub in the region. Enjoy all draft beer and British cuisine made to recipe in a smoke-free, family oriented environment

The Cabin Cafe– The Cabin Cafe is a quiet spot to grab a homecooked meal. They offer freshly prepared food in an open air kitchen. The Cabin Cafe is open for brunch, lunch & dinner. They are welcoming to private parties as well. There is plenty of parking and Trolley access

The Wild Plum Restaurant and Tea Room The Wild Plum Restaurant and Tea Room was thoughtfully inspired by Austrian-style tea houses. A quiet lunch at The Wild Plum is a bucket list experience when visiting the Gatlinburg area. Enjoy gourmet home cooking on your great grandmother’s china


Come to the Smokies to shop and eat in the Arts and Crafts Community. Book your next getaway with Heartland Rentals!