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though it was the middle of summer, we had to stop in and check out The
Incredible Christmas Place. Off of the main Parkway in Pigeon Forge is
a Baravian-style Christmas village called Bell Tower Square with about
eight shops in it. In addition to the gigantic amount of Christmas items
available at the Christmas Place, there is also a collectibles galler,
a toy and train store, a doll shop, a store with nature-themed gifts and
a candy kitchen. In fact we found our favorite fudge in all of Pigeon
Forge and Gatlinburg combined in that candy kitchen!
 From
the parking lot we first ventured into the toy shop and marveled at the
train set which is running. This elaborate display seems to have some
miniature components of the surrounding area like the ariel tramway up
into the mountains. From there we wandered into Second Nature and oggled
over the goodies for our home and lusted after the bamboo plants and a
beautiful carved wood bear lamp. Next door is a collectible shop and we
laughed at all the small collectible Cows on Parade, shoes, and other
unique items. I was drawn into the connected doll shop because I have
a small Madame Alexander collection. I stood with my mouth hanging open
as I looked at all the new dolls with their beautiful detail and kept
pondering in my head if I should buy one and forgo something we planned
on the trip. Those little things are expensive!
 From
there we headed into the Christmas Place. I have to say, if there is anything
Christmas related that you are looking for, they have it! There were trees
in every color and size, lights, chains, and of course thousands of ornaments.
We purchased a few ornaments as gifts for next Christmas and to add to
our own collection. There is even a large selection of ornaments that
can be personalized by writing people's names or a saying on the ornament.
Other Christmas items for sale are nutcrackers, stockings, villages, waterballs,
wreaths, tree toppers, music boxes, Christmas CDs and tapes, garland,
flowers, figurines, cards, wrapping paper, candles, books, videos . .
. you name it!
You can see their amazing collection online at http://www.christmasplace.com,
but you have to experience it to believe it. Wander in and you can get
that Christmas feeling at any time of the year.
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