I took my female students to Gatlinburg for a retreat weekend and we found Firefly Glass Studio for…read moresomething to do. It was amazing! Our GPS got us there - there were also signs pointing to where to go! I'm not quite sure where to start as we had an AMAZING experience at Firefly! There is no set class times or anything - it's just come as you can/when you can. The studio was smaller than I had expected, but that's ok. It was perfect! There were 4 other people inside when we got there and we had enough spaces without us being on top of each other. Originally, we were going to do just 1 piece each. But we all had so much fun and it went much quicker than we had thought, that we ended up doing 2 pieces each! The options were a 5x5 tray ($40), a 3x3 ring tray ($22), a funny face magnet ($18), a hangy thing (a sun catcher type thing - $20), or a pendant ($20). The prices include the shipping. Nancy, the owner, fires everything up in her kiln to put it together and then sends it to you. I cannot wait to get our pieces back in the mail. We picked our pieces and started working on them. When you figure out what you want, you use a bit of Elmer's glue to lightly glue it in place. It was so fun trying to decide what to do and to let the creative juices flow! I HIGHLY recommend visiting Firefly Glads Studio when you're in the Gatlinburg area. Nancy, the owner, was amazing to work with and super sweet!

What a great experience! Nancy offers some really reasonably priced, quick projects that you can do…read moreon the spot! There were three of us touring the craft loop and we were extremely pleased with our experience and the cost! This is a great stop for adults or children! Gives the opportunity to express your creativity or easy enough for anyone who thinks they aren't creative! Put this on your list for a must visit!

If you are a candle lover, you need to check this place out. Homemade candles all designed in this…read morelittle shop. Walked in, and thought.. wow! This place is very nostalgic. It reminded me of my childhood. I used to see sculpt candles everywhere. So anything you can think of, they have! Animals, plants, Christmas, food, dolls, and more! I was excited to see that they also make soy scented candles. I purchased the French vanilla (because it's my Mr.'s fave scent) and Crème Brûlée. I also bought a black bear candle for my friend. If you are using credit card, there is a $5.00 Minimum. I didn't see any signs if they offered classes. I really enjoyed looking around! It's worth checking them out! Pricing is definitely reasonable.

One star. The elderly lady there was not very friendly. We intended buying several candles, but her…read moreharsh response to my kid just simply touching a candle angered me. I was there supervising my kid while this took place, and this woman could have taken a nicer approach, and we would have understood. As a result, we opted to not buy anything. I might add, we weren't even welcomed by this lady when we arrived, despite bumping into her coming into an empty store. My wife immediately noticed, how this lady watched us like a hawk just because we had two young girls - appears this "lady" doesn't like children very much. Don't go there if you have children, you won't be welcomed.

My hubby and I went Sunday...after my mother-in-law raved about this place...her purchases made us…read morecurious so we decided to go...Well...the owner was frggin AWESOME...and his shop was inviting and warm...Hubby found goodies for his man cave...and I found warm touches for our new home...that will make it, even more special... GREAT gift items... And I'm also soooooooo pleased to see local items from local artists... We'll support...I love it!! Love when shopping is FUN!!!

Cute selection of decor items with reasonable pricing. Selection ranged from primitive to seasonal…read morehome decor.

Never visit Gatlinburg without stopping at Apple Annie's. She has so many unique hand made…read moretreasures. Not the made in a foreign country or mass produced kind of gifts and you won't need to take out a loan to shop there either. You could spend hours there just browsing and talking to this talented lady. Sandy H Hendersonville, TN

This place is so cute and a must visit! We got a caramel and a mocha, Frappuccino, and they are…read morevery good and freshly made! Everything in the store is so cute and vintage! The owner is very sweet! If I come back to this area , I will definitely be visiting again! Thank you to the owner!!

Such a cool addition to Knoxville! Great for gifts, and it's such a cute shop. Cool hats, jewelry,…read morestationery, candles and other cool items.

This was such a great shop hidden near the end of the main strip. The owner was so friendly and…read morehelpful and was able to answer any questions we had - you could tell he takes pride in his work and his products! There were so many scents to choose from in several different forms - candles, soaps, bath bombs, etc. - and I really liked how the bath bomb section had labels saying what each scent was good for (to help you relax, etc.). The trip we just got back from was just my husband and me, but we're going back to Gatlinburg next week with our kids and in-laws and we'll definitely be stopping by here again to introduce everyone else to this shop and collect some more things!

very fast delivery, great smell. good value. I gave them out for Christmas gifts., but haven't had…read moreto use it yet,

They have a huge selection of books new and previously read, good coffee, t shirts, on and on. Nice…read morepeople.

Great selection and the owner is very knowledgeable. Great chai as well. Highly recommend.read more

Some attractions sell an experience…read more Some sell a product. The Apple Barn Cider Mill somehow manages to do both. What started as a simple stop turned into one of the more enjoyable experiences of our trip. The star of the visit was our guide, who took us on a cider journey through the various flavors and offerings. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what she was doing. She answered questions, explained the differences between the ciders, and made the tasting experience fun instead of feeling like a sales pitch. And since there's a chance she might somehow see this review: Happy 40th Birthday! Sorry I forgot your name, but your hospitality certainly wasn't forgettable. Now let's talk about the cider. Excellent. There was a large variety of flavors available to sample, making it easy to compare styles and find a favorite. Whether you're new to cider or consider yourself a seasoned enthusiast, there's enough variety here to keep things interesting. After sampling our way through the lineup, we wound up purchasing a glass of the original apple cider and enjoyed it outside. And honestly, that's where the experience really came together. Sitting outside with a fresh cider in hand, playing cornhole and Jenga, enjoying the atmosphere, and slowing down for a little while made for a genuinely relaxing afternoon. No rushing. No crowds pushing you along. Just good cider and good company. We also picked up a growler to bring back to the hotel because one thing became very clear during the tasting process: leaving empty-handed would have been a mistake. The Apple Barn Cider Mill does a great job creating an experience that's welcoming, fun, and memorable without feeling overly commercialized. Great cider. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Five stars. And judging by the growler currently waiting back at the hotel, I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

We have been visiting every year since 1980, and always have a Grande Time…read more Travel Tip: try to avoid if tourist buses are present. The Apple Barn & Cider Mill is a great preview for surrounding shops. Must visit.