Don\u2019t wait until the summer or the holidays to plan your Smoky Mountain vacation. Any time, any weekend, is the perfect time to bring your family or your significant other and enjoy some much-needed downtime in the Smokies.<\/p>\n
So what about President\u2019s Day? Coming up on Monday, February 15, 2016, a lot of companies are giving their employees the day off to celebrate our first president\u2019s birthday. Why not make that weekend your perfect time to escape to the Smoky Mountains?<\/p>\n
Even if you don\u2019t get the holiday off, President\u2019s Day weekend is still a great time to visit the Smokies because you\u2019ll get to enjoy its wintertime beauty\u2014like icicles around waterfalls and snow-capped peaks\u2014as well as the exclusive President\u2019s Day sales!<\/p>\n
That\u2019s right\u2014February is the perfect time to take advantage of discounts and sales offered by many stores in the area. You can use this opportunity to buy something special for yourself, shop for unique birthday or anniversary presents, or get a big head start on your holiday shopping for 2016.<\/p>\n
So, are you in? We sure hope so! We definitely don\u2019t want you to miss out on the deep discounts offered only at this time of year. And to help you plan your weekend of shopping<\/a> in the Smokies, we\u2019ve put together a list of some of the best shopping plazas and districts throughout the Smoky Mountains. Check them out while you\u2019re in town, and get ready for great finds at great prices this February!<\/p>\n Unique Boutiques<\/strong> Some of the more popular shops in the The Village include The Day Hiker (great for hiking enthusiasts or people new to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park), Candle Cottage (Gatlinburg\u2019s largest candle shop), and Alewine Pottery (a family-owned company that\u2019s been making handcrafted pottery for decades). But this is by no means the full list! Other shops include The Honey Pot, The Silver Tree, Zi Olive, Life According to Jake, Pepper Palace, and so much more!<\/p>\n And when you\u2019ve worked up an appetite walking around The Village, head to one of Gatlinburg\u2019s unique eateries like The Donut Friar, where you can munch on delicious, freshly made donuts, cinnamon bread, and pastries. This is also a great place to get your caffeine fix while you\u2019re out and about in the Smokies. Nothing warms you up like a cappuccino or latte made just the way you like it on a cold February afternoon!<\/p>\n Malls and Outlets<\/strong> Pigeon Forge is home to 2 outlet malls: Pigeon River Crossings (previously known as Belz Outlets) and the Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall (also known as \u201cRed Roof Mall\u201d). In Gatlinburg, you\u2019ll find the Gatlinburg Mountain Mall. All of these are great options for larger stores, though they also include smaller boutiques that you\u2019ll only find in the Smokies.<\/p>\n For real deals and all the familiar stores you know and love, be sure to head over to Sevierville, where you\u2019ll find the Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Mall. At Tanger, you\u2019ll find jewelry and accessories, clothing stores, footwear, children\u2019s items, and good food.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a short list of some of the Tanger shops you can look forward to during your President\u2019s Day getaway: Bath & Body Works, Carter\u2019s Babies and Kids, Chico\u2019s Outlet, The Children\u2019s Place, Coach, Disney Store, Forever 21, Fossil, Gap Outlet, Levi\u2019s Outlet, Nike Factory Store, North Face, Old Navy Outlet, PacSun, Pandora, Rue 21, Skechers, Talbots, Toys \u2018R\u2019 Us Outlet, Vera Bradley, Wilsons Leather, Yankee Candle, and so much more. For a complete list, check out the Tanger Outlet online directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019re looking for something unique during your President\u2019s Day getaway\u2014perhaps a one-of-a-kind birthday present or a special surprise for someone you love\u2014be sure to check out <\/a>The Village Shops<\/a> in Gatlinburg. With more than 25 shops, you\u2019re sure to find something romantic or tasty or manly or\u2026basically whatever you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n
\nMaybe something unique isn\u2019t on your list. Maybe you\u2019re looking for something specific with this quick Smoky Mountain trip. Good deals on clothes or purses or shoes? Are you looking to stock up on back-to-school outfits for next year or get a jumpstart on holiday shopping? If so, then be sure to check out the variety of outlet malls in the Smokies.<\/p>\n