There are hundreds and hundreds of reasons that people come to Tennessee, but the Great Smoky Mountains are definitely one of the biggest draws. And while the mountains and surrounding trails and natural wonders are certainly one of the biggest draws to Gatlingburg, this candy shop on the main parkway in the town is certainly a draw for many. The Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen has been making handmade original candies since the 1950s, and they’re still making them all the same way today – by hand. Check it out!
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook Ah, Gatlinburg. It truly is a beautiful place where you can find some of the most interesting and creative spots in the country. This candy store is no different.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen looks like an alpine cottage, and hidden behind its quaint facade is some of the best candy you’ve ever had.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook The Candy Kitchen opened in the 1950s and has always made their candy in full view of everyone passing by on the street. And yes, it’s just as good as it looks.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook The folks at Ole Smoky love their candy, and they’re good at making it. Whether you want one piece or a whole box, they’ll accommodate any order you throw at them.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook The Candy Kitchen is known for making all of their candy by hand and in store. You won’t find a single candy in the store that they didn’t make!
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook If you’re looking for recommendations, you can never go wrong with the fudge, but you definitely have to get their original world famous taffy.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook Is it really summer without a freshly dipped caramel apple in the Smokies? We’re going to argue that no, it’s not.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook The Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen actually has two downtown Gatlinburg locations, but they serve up the same candy at both. We recommend visiting the original at 744 Parkway.
Take a closer look below:
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen - Facebook
Ah, Gatlinburg. It truly is a beautiful place where you can find some of the most interesting and creative spots in the country. This candy store is no different.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen looks like an alpine cottage, and hidden behind its quaint facade is some of the best candy you’ve ever had.
The Candy Kitchen opened in the 1950s and has always made their candy in full view of everyone passing by on the street. And yes, it’s just as good as it looks.
The folks at Ole Smoky love their candy, and they’re good at making it. Whether you want one piece or a whole box, they’ll accommodate any order you throw at them.
The Candy Kitchen is known for making all of their candy by hand and in store. You won’t find a single candy in the store that they didn’t make!
If you’re looking for recommendations, you can never go wrong with the fudge, but you definitely have to get their original world famous taffy.
Is it really summer without a freshly dipped caramel apple in the Smokies? We’re going to argue that no, it’s not.
The Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen actually has two downtown Gatlinburg locations, but they serve up the same candy at both. We recommend visiting the original at 744 Parkway.
You can visit for yourself at 744 Parkway in Gatlinburg, Tennessee from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., but make sure to check their official website during holidays for holiday hours. Happy munching!
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