Smoky Mountain Popcorn

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A must-visit place, every time we visit Gatlinburg. My husband gets a large bucket of caramel…read morepopcorn with peanuts and I'll get a large bucket of butter popcorn. We end up eating the popcorn for days, then we use the buckets around the house. For me, they make good buckets to carry birdseed out to my feeders. You can also get a different bucket with your favorite team logo. The service is always fast and very friendly. Highly recommend!

While on vacation on April 9th we stopped in for some popcorn. The two women behind the counter…read morewere the most unfriendly people that we saw during our whole vacation. Neither one of them smiled or greeted us. We ended up buying a small popcorn and that was only because we really wanted popcorn. Our intentions were to buy a bucket of popcorn, but after feeling so uncomfortable we just got the small. I don't recommend this place at least while these two are working. It's truly a shame.

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Kapop Gourment Popcorn

2.2(13 reviews)

0.5 mi

I love popcorn but I wasn't remotely impressed with this. It was either too salty or too dry. The…read morecustomer service wasn't great either! They acted like they didn't want our business so we left that dry popcorn right there, this is one place we will never visit again!

The popcorn smells from here is dangerous…read more The wonderful caramel and plain popcorn permeates the surrounding air around you as you walk by. We went in to check it out and get a closer whiff. It smells good, but others were also caught by their senses and were in line waiting for their portion. I was too full from the pizza and dough bites to eat any popcorn. The fantastic smells would have to suffice until next time then.

Bad popcorn

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Karmelkorn Shop

3.4(24 reviews)

Lincolnn was very nice and the Carmel corn tasted great! definetly go here if you want the…read moregreatest carmel corn in town!

I asked for a sample and got one kernel. Lol. Not the best customer service that day…read more This is convenient for a snack to take as you walk the strip of stores and restaurants. The Carmel corn was good!

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Pop Culture

4.2(6 reviews)

7.5 mi

Spent $12 on stale popcorn that was too hard to even eat. Unfortunately it went straight in the…read moretrash. The employee working was also very rude & uninviting on Sunday.

Lots of choices in this small shop!…read more Was very please with the "pizza" flavor I got. Not overly salty like some of these flavored popcorns can be. A good hint of tomato and some basil and cheese. The employee working was helpful and friendly. Not really much else to say, other than I recommend it if you're in the area and dig different flavored popcorn.

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Farmhouse Sweets

3.4(48 reviews)

1.5 mi

So I went to visit family in pigeon forge Tennessee We had…read morean amazing dinner and for dessert we decided to go to different place We found across the street place called farmhouse sweets candy kitchen We went inside and it was unreal so many different candies on shelves home made chocolates,cookies ,fudge ,popcorn in 5 different flavor and even raw honey ,the ice cream was superb specially the banana bread pudding The stuff was really professional and provide us with samples and answered all of our questions We went back home happy and satisfied Definitely coming back Highly recommend this place

Went in looking for a candy shop to call our favorite thinking these had ice cream,candy and other…read morethings thought it be a good place for all. Well beside by an ice cream souvenir dish $12 and get a mini sundae. It was well lighted, and okay on candy choices, it was like $19.98 a pound of candy (self serve) , the staff was not friendly. So over all experience, we keep looking for a candy shop we want to return to in town.

So many cases of choices of tasty and beautiful chocolates!

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Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

4.3(116 reviews)

Nice clean candy/chocolate/ice cream shop…read more Service was so AMAZING I would have tipped, but it wasn't an option. We went two days in a row both times the servers for ice cream were so helpful and kind! If you like coconut or almond joys their coconut ice cream is AMAZING. I also got the turtle cheesecake it was super yummy but a whole scoop was hard to stomach. The New Orleans pralines was super yummy as well but a little too rich for my taste buds for a whole scoop too :(

Bustling classic ice cream and fudge shop in Gatlinburg in the heart of the city. A fan favorite…read morefor a reason that has solid options of good quality ice cream. They also sell different fudge assortments in a vibrant and inviting setting.

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Toy Box Mini Golf

4.3(35 reviews)

2.4 mi

My mom and I enjoyed this mini golf as well! The theming was spot on, it was clean, it was quite…read morecold outside that day, but the gift shop was so cute and we did not mind browsing in there for awhile.

This was a fun 18 hole course! It had some easy holes and harder ones. It was my first time playing…read moreand we had a blast!

Giant Slinky

Course rock em sock em

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Big Rock Candy Kitchen

4.3(27 reviews)

0.5 mi

I enjoyed our time. Every kind of candy you can imagine. I was expecting more old timey candy, and…read morethey do have it, but much of the store is modern candy. Just about anything you can imagine: you can put it in bags and buy per the pound. They also have those tubes/straws you can fill with colored sugar and similar candies. Other options are popcorn with multiple flavors, like BBQ bacon and "Chicago style" (caramel corn and cheddar corn mixed together), and gelato, which was very good. As with all the Island, expect very elevated prices, but the staff were very friendly to me and my party. I enjoyed my visit.

Go in, all the associates crowd 1 side of store, no greeting. I see something in case I want,…read morelinger around & associates helping others. I walk around to opposite side where all associates are. Then after getting to opposite side associate goes to side I was on saying they can help someone over there. I walked out. Useless employees goofing around, don't care about you.

Dont waste money on these they all taste the same

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Gelato-cookies and cream, biscotti

The Apple Barn & Cider Mill

4.2(574 reviews)

1.4 mi

The Apple Barn & Cider Mill was such a fun find during my time in the Smoky Mountains! What makes…read morethis place special is that it isn't just somewhere to run in, buy something, and leave. The entire property feels like a destination worth taking the time to explore. I loved the relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about visiting a place centered around apples, cider, country shops, and Smoky Mountain hospitality. Give yourself time to wander because there is more to see here than you might expect. For me, places like this are part of what makes traveling memorable. The big attractions may get most of the attention around Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, but I also love finding stops with their own personality and sense of place. The Apple Barn definitely has both. It's a great addition to a Smoky Mountains itinerary, especially if you enjoy discovering local flavors, browsing for something unique to take home, or simply finding an interesting place away from the area's larger attractions. I also found plenty of charming details that caught my photographer's eye, which always makes a stop even more enjoyable for me. Definitely worth allowing some extra time for this one rather than treating it as a quick stop. I'd gladly return the next time my travels bring me back to the Smokies!

Some attractions sell an experience…read more Some sell a product. The Apple Barn Cider Mill somehow manages to do both. What started as a simple stop turned into one of the more enjoyable experiences of our trip. The star of the visit was our guide, who took us on a cider journey through the various flavors and offerings. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what she was doing. She answered questions, explained the differences between the ciders, and made the tasting experience fun instead of feeling like a sales pitch. And since there's a chance she might somehow see this review: Happy 40th Birthday! Sorry I forgot your name, but your hospitality certainly wasn't forgettable. Now let's talk about the cider. Excellent. There was a large variety of flavors available to sample, making it easy to compare styles and find a favorite. Whether you're new to cider or consider yourself a seasoned enthusiast, there's enough variety here to keep things interesting. After sampling our way through the lineup, we wound up purchasing a glass of the original apple cider and enjoyed it outside. And honestly, that's where the experience really came together. Sitting outside with a fresh cider in hand, playing cornhole and Jenga, enjoying the atmosphere, and slowing down for a little while made for a genuinely relaxing afternoon. No rushing. No crowds pushing you along. Just good cider and good company. We also picked up a growler to bring back to the hotel because one thing became very clear during the tasting process: leaving empty-handed would have been a mistake. The Apple Barn Cider Mill does a great job creating an experience that's welcoming, fun, and memorable without feeling overly commercialized. Great cider. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Five stars. And judging by the growler currently waiting back at the hotel, I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Corn Fritters

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Aunt Mahalia's Candies

3.8(33 reviews)

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Who can resist a candy treat on vacation? This little locally owned shop on the corner is filled…read morewith hand crafted chocolates, salt water taffy and nostalgic hard candies. The bright colors in the windows definitely attract kids. The shop was filled and loud with Spring Breakers (proverbial kids in a candy shop). The clerks were busy filling orders. The iconic shop opened in 1939 and all the candy is homemade. I'm not sure if "homemade" means they make everything in store, but you can watch them make some of the candies when you visit the store. Besides candy, they also sell locally made jams and other gift products. Anyhow, who can resist fresh licorice. Not me. I would have had some chocolate, too, but the lines were too long. Love this local candy shop! Parking is a bear! Good luck. We rode in on the trolley so we didn't have to deal with parking.

Great location, right next to the Ripley's Aquarium. I can't compare this candy store to others in…read morethe area, but I can say that I found a hard red candy apple, which sometimes are hard to find, and it was very good. The apple was fresh, the candy was perfectly balanced, I have had better obviously but this one was pretty good. Also, lots of candy and in-house caramel apples, fudge, chocolate, etc.

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Nancy S.

9 years ago

We are back for our yearly visit. Still my favorite place, it is the first stop coming in and the last stop before we leave to go home. I love, love, love their popcorn, and they have so many new flavors, wow 368 flavors to choose from. We will be back next year, and will continue to order online. read more

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