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Top 5 Best Places for Ice Cream in the Smoky Mountains
"Anyone with a sweet tooth will love the Glades Soda Fountain!. This old-fashioned ice cream parlor serves delicious sundaes, milkshakes, malts, floats, and phosphates. Visiting the Glades Soda Fountain is like stepping out of a time machine, as the shop boasts a vintage look complete with a crank-operated cash register."
"Located in the Arts & Crafts Community, this fun restaurant is designed to look like an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Guests will enjoy a great collection of sundaes, milkshakes, malts, floats, and phosphates. It’s easy to see why the Soda Fountain is one of the most popular places for ice cream in Gatlinburg."
"Visiting Glades Soda Fountain is like stepping back in time!. This unique ice cream parlor in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community is modeled after the old-fashioned malt shops of the 1940s. Guests can enjoy a variety of classic ice cream dishes, including sundaes, milkshakes, floats, phosphates, and malts."
"This is the perfect place to stop in Pigeon Forge for some genuine Southern shopping. Items in the shop range from cute clothes that will remind you of your time here in the Smokies to delicious, locally made fudge and treats to enjoy right there on the spot. Did we mention a chance to meet four live bears that were rescued and are being taken care of by talented staff right on the premises?"
"Where can you get ice cream and do some souvenir shopping at the same time?. Three Bears General Store will be the perfect spot for you to do just that!. You can even see bears and even give them a treat of their own – that’s how this shop got it’s name after all!"
"Scooter rentals and ice cream might not seem like a typical combination, but both can be found at Maypops. If nothing else, this unique shop is worth checking out for the sake of its friendly atmosphere, where you’ll find soda bottle chandeliers and plenty of samples. If you’re like most visitors, you won’t be able to resist Maypops’ ice cream, donuts, and cupcakes."
"Mayfield Dairy Bar is located right on the Parkway and specializes in creatively flavored ice cream that will bring a smile to your face!. You can decide from all your favorite Mayfield ice cream flavors, like Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry and Moose Tracks. No matter what flavor you decide on, you’ll get the true taste of Southern homemade ice cream!"
"If you want a scoop of a favorite flavor you know and love, head to the Mayfield Dairy Bar. They have every flavor imaginable, from vanilla to moose tracks. Not only will you find ice cream cones, milkshakes, and sundaes, you will also find slushies, deep fried oreos, and more!"
"Tucked away in scenic Wears Valley, Elvira’s Cafe offers mouthwatering home-cooked meals. A native of Siberia, Elvira fell in love with East Tennessee as a student, and after years of hard work, she opened her own restaurant in 2012. For breakfast, Elvira’s Cafe serves all of your favorite dishes, including french toast, biscuits and gravy, country ham, and a variety of crepes."
"Not only does this Wears Valley restaurant offer a menu with plenty of variety, but it also has a real, hands-on feel and has earned a good reputation with locals and visitors alike. For a classic country breakfast, be sure to try Elvira's: Hotcakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns, and biscuits & gravy. They even offer sweet & savory crepes!"
"Elvira’s | Townsend – crepes and pancakes! Burgermaster Townsend – great burgers, hot dogs, and soft serve. Located right next to the Smoky Mountain River Rat, so it’s awesome for when you finish tubing!"
"Edible cookie dough has exploded in popularity over the last couple of years, and with places such as Knox Dough offering up delectable bites of chocolatey goodness, it’s easy to see why. Another somewhat new innovation in the world of sweets?. Rolled ice cream, which is also on the menu at Knox Dough."
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"Popular with outdoorsy types coming back from the Urban WIlderness, dog-friendly Alliance's SoKno taproom offers 12 taps, some of which are devoted to resurrecting dead styles such as Kottbusser (brewed with..."
"At Reagan Terrace Mall, you’ll be able to grab novelty stuff from souvenir stores, like t-shirts, mugs, and keychains. There’s even a store just for sports collectibles. The scent of fudge wafting from The Fudge Shoppe will make you want to buy some."
"If you only have time for one shopping destination during your visit, you would be well served to make sure that your destination is the Tanger Outlet Center. This is the ultimate shopping paradise for people who love getting designer labels at rock bottom prices. Located in Sevierville, Tanger Outlet Center is home to more than 100 stores offering products from the country’s leading brand-name retailers."
"There are over 100 different shops and specialty stores located at the Tanger Outlets, and for those who love a great bargain, this is a shopper’s heaven. One of the most accessible things to do in Sevierville, you can shop your all-time favorite brands and save big on big-name products. After all, what’s a vacation destination without a little retail therapy?"
"Tanger Outlets – we love the Aerie, JCrew, Gap, and Old Navy outlets here! The Old Mill – beautiful handmade pottery and woodworks."