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For a more relaxing visit, take the Arts & Craft Trolley, which makes frequent stops along the trail. You can pick up a map at one of the Gatlinburg Welcome Centers or in most of the studios and galleries. To get there, take US 321 North, three miles from traffic light #3 in downtown Gatlinburg. Turn left onto Glades Road (most of the stops are found along this road). At the end of Glades Road, turn right on Buckhorn Road to return to US 321. Turn right on US 321 to return to downtown. To see plenty of local arts and crafts at one location, attend one of the annual shows at the Gatlinburg Convention Center: March 24-27, 2005: Easter Arts & Crafts Show Go to the Web site for the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community.
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Be sure to explore the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, the largest group of independent artisans in North America. An historic 8-mile loop in Gatlinburg has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. Established in 1937, these artisans whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve to create original collectables such as candles, baskets, quilts, brooms, pottery, jewelry, dolls, ceramics, scrimshaw, silversmithing, leather, stained glass, wearable fashions, fine photography, frameable art, oils and watercolors. Along the way, you will also find restaurants, cafes and candy shops. 
For fine crafts by the Southern Highland Craft Guild, stop by the Arrowcraft Shop in downtown Gatlinburg at traffic light #6. 
After visiting Arrowcraft, take a short walk away from the busy Parkway to the peaceful campus of the Arrowmont School. The Atrium Gallery is open on Monday-Saturday (free admission) with changing exhibitions.