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Incredible Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge
November 25, 2025

Whether you’re looking for some holiday gifts for your loved ones or a few unique decorations for your own Christmas display, you’ll be delighted to know that there are several Christmas themed shops right here in the Smokies! Holiday shopping has never been more fun, so don’t miss the chance to come down to the Smoky Mountains this December! Here are 3 amazing Christmas stores in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg that you have to visit:

1. Incredible Christmas Place

The Incredible Christmas Place is conveniently located along the Pigeon Forge Parkway and is the largest permanent Christmas store in the south! While exploring this massive store, you’ll find stunning artificial Christmas trees, indoor and outdoor lights, music, collectibles, gifts, and much more! If you’re looking for something truly unique, consider purchasing some personalized Christmas ornaments for your family members! The Incredible Christmas Place also carries many of your favorite holiday brands, such as Department 56, Fontanini Nativities, and Christopher Radko. Be sure to bring the kids along for the fun too as they can meet Santa on select days throughout the week!

2. Santa’s Claus-et

Santa's Claus-et in Gatlinburg

Another one of the amazing Christmas stores in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is Santa’s Claus-et! This adorable shop is situated just a few miles east of downtown Gatlinburg on Highway 321 and features a selection of items that you normally won’t find in other retail stores! There are all kinds of interesting gifts and stocking stuffers on the shelves, including lighted canvas wall art, miniature flags, and snowglobes! If you are looking for some delicious edible gifts, you can’t go wrong with the fruit spreads, salsas, dip mixes, and other tasty goodies! Santa spends much of his time away from the North Pole at Santa’s Claus-et, so head on over for some professional quality photos!

3. Smoky Mountain Christmas Shop

At Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, you’ll find the Smoky Mountain Christmas Shop Smoky Mountain Christmas Shop in Craftsman’s Valley. This year-round Christmas store features all kinds of unique handmade and hand-painted Christmas ornaments, as well as holiday decorations and gifts. There are also some beautiful wood-carved items at this shop, including fireplace mantels, wooden figurines, signs, and more!

The Perfect Christmas Gift: White Water Rafting eGift Cards!

rafters sticking paddles in the Pigeon River

If you’ve been searching for the perfect holiday gift this Christmas season, look no further than our eGift Cards for white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains! These can be purchased in any amount and you can send a personalized message to the recipient! The cards can be redeemed online and there is no expiration date, making them incredibly flexible! If you have relatives who have been rafting with us before, they’ll love the chance to get back out on the Pigeon River when we open in the spring! However, if you have family members who have never experienced the thrills of white water rafting, this is just the motivation they need to join us on our world-class adventures!

We hope that you have a blast visiting these amazing Christmas stores in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, and we look forward to seeing you on the river next spring! Check out all of our white water rafting trips in the Smoky Mountains to get excited about the upcoming rafting season!

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