Mentioned by The All Gatlinburg Blog
Top 5 Best Places for Ice Cream in the Smoky Mountains
"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."
"If you’re feeling retro, be sure to hit up Glades Soda Fountain!. This blast from the past is located in the historic Glades Arts and Crafts Community only a few minutes from downtown. The extensive menu is sure to have something for everyone in the family."
"Three Bears General Store in Pigeon Forge is filled with a variety of items for you to take home with you!. Whether you’re looking for a T-shirt, a stuffed animal, or even some homemade fudge, you’ll be able to find it at this Pigeon Forge gift shop. You can even find some home decor to make your house feel more like a Smoky Mountain home!"
"The ultimate shopping destination in Pigeon Forge, TN. We have it all: ice cream, candy, clothes, jewelry, and much more!. Established in 1979 Three Bears General Store is a true Pigeon Forge destination. Located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Pa… [+ More]"
"If Mayfield’s is your favorite ice cream of all time, then you need to go to the Mayfield Dairy Bar in Gatlinburg. You can get your favorite flavor served any way you want, whether that’s in a cup, cone, milkshake, banana split, or another way. You’ll find classics such as vanilla and strawberry, as well as other favorites such as turtle tracks and birthday cake."
"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!"
"738 Parkway #1Gatlinburg , TN 37738"
"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!"
"Froyo has been exploding in popularity, due in large part to it being touted as a healthier alternative to ice cream without a big difference in taste. Sweet Frog is one of the places to eat in Pigeon Forge that’s definitely found a following. Founded in 2009, they have a superb selection of your favorite sweets in frozen yogurt form — but without much of the guilt that comes from the treats they taste like."
"Looking for an alternative to ice cream that is just as delicious?. sweetFrog offers one of the best frozen yogurt experiences around. Choose from dozens of flavors of soft-serve premium frozen yogurt then pile on your choice of toppings."
"This Parkway parlor in one of the coolest places to eat in Pigeon Forge for everyone’s favorite dessert — ice cream, of course!. There is a great selection of ice cream flavors at Sweet Sensations Ice Cream available in waffle cones that are simply better when coated in chocolate. They are known to be quite generous with their servings, so we hope you’re hungry enough for the challenge of finishing these fan favorites."
"Our hotel is practically right across the street from the Smoky Mountain Pancake House, where you can enjoy made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes with a wide array of toppings and fillings!. As one of the top pancake houses in Pigeon Forge, this restaurant has been serving breakfast since 1968 and is well known as one of the best places to eat in the Smokies!. You won’t want to miss some of the specialties such as Reece’s peanut butter and chocolate chip pancakes, pecan pancake, or the mountain blueberry pancakes!"
"Smoky Mountain Pancake House has all of your favorites breakfast staples!. Try the peanut butter and chocolate chip pancakes or blueberry pancakes. They are known for their stuffed french toast, which is decadent with every bite."
"Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria certainly lives up to its name, offering some of the finest Italian food you will find in Gatlinburg. This restaurant is famous for its rolls, which come drenched in garlic and butter. Other standout items on the menu include the enormous calzones, stuffed shells, and the fantastic pizzas."
"Then you should stop by Best Italian, where you can get any Italian dish you’re in the mood for. Get a tossed salad or mozzarella sticks to start your meal. Pasta dishes range from seafood medley to fettucini alfredo to spaghetti with meat sauce."
"The Village Shops in Gatlinburg, Tennessee have been regarded and widely acclaimed as “Gatlinburg Shopping at Its Best” or “An amazing success story in village-themed shopping and exploration.” Ultimately, the Village Shops in Gatlinburg feature one of the most memorable shopping experiences in the region and, perhaps, in the Tennessee area!. Just past traffic light #6 lies The Village were visitors can indulge themselves in a collection of 27 unique shops and eateries set in a quaint European village-themed atmosphere. The village’s ornamentation most literally transports visitors back in time whilst still shopping for a beautiful assortment of items and clothing, ensuring that shoppers experience the utter joy of shopping and the atmosphere."
"The Village Shops is a popular place to go shopping in Gatlinburg TN. Tucked away off of the downtown Parkway, these shops really do look like a quaint German village, with its brick walkway, old-fashioned architecture, and center fountain. Visitors to The Village Shops will find 27 unique boutiques to explore, including Pepper Palace, The Donut Friar, Cartoons & Toys, The Silver Tree, The Spice & Tea Exchange, Tervis, and Best Gift Idea Ever."
"The Village Shops are comprised of 27 unique boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. These unique shops are located near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Be sure you’re prepared before hitting the trails and stop by The Day Hiker for all of your outdoor needs at an affordable price!"
"You’ll be able to easily find souvenirs from gift shops in this area, like airbrush shirts. Want to do something cheesy yet fun?. Get an old-time picture taken of you and your family!"