Can you believe that it’s already August? Don’t worry though, the Pigeon Forge heat isn’t going anywhere quite yet. If you’re planning on visiting in the coming months, you’re likely to see a hot day or two. Treat yourself to a cold dessert at one (or all) of these ice cream shops in Pigeon Forge. After all, you are on vacation.
1. Old Mill Creamery
Located within Old Mill, this ice cream shop makes their old-fashioned treats on site. Enjoy your flavor of choice in a house made waffle cone or bowl or try it the form of a shake or malt. Walk around the rest of Old Mill and explore the area or relax in their provided outdoor seating area. Let’s not forget, Old Mill Creamery was declared the Winner of the TripAdvisor’s Hall Of Fame, so you know it’s got to be good.
2. Maddog’s Creamery and Donuts
Hand-dipped. Soft serve. Sundaes. Banana Splits. Milkshakes. Even funnel cakes. Maddog’s has a variety like no other. Their treats are for everyone – pets included. Bring your dogs and sit with them in the outdoor patio and let them feast on one of Maddog’s special dog treats. It’s a win for everyone!
3. Cream & Sugar
If it’s been a while since you’ve visited Pigeon Forge, you might not know about this new location. Cream & Sugar is within The Mountain Mile district, and offers ice cream, treats and other homemade sweets that not only taste great but are also aesthetically pleasing. Grab a photo of your dish to share with your foodies before digging in (if you can stand to wait that long before taking a bite!)
4. Chocolate Monkey
The Chocolate Monkey is a locally owned chocolate shop with homemade goodies that are as fun as its name – including a variety of ice cream flavors. But, after choosing your ice cream, make sure to take a look around at all their other sweet treats. Homemade fudge, caramel apples, truffles, chocolate covered fruits and more are all sure to catch your attention.
5. Buzzed Bull Creamery
Buzzed Bull Creamery has ice cream for all ages, but the adults are really going to love this one. Order a flavor, choose your base, add a few mix-ins, and then – the best part – choose an alcohol to infuse your ice cream with! This customizable ice cream shop is a unique option that you have to try. Remember, the alcohol add-in is option, so everyone is welcome to stop in!
6. Baskin Robbins
A staple to Pigeon Forge, Baskin Robbins has invented over 1,000 different fun and unique flavors of ice cream, specialty drinks and ice cream cakes. This classic ice cream shop is always a must-have, with a strong history of happy customers to back them up. Will you try something crazy or keep it original?
7. Apple Valley Creamery
Handmade from local fruits and products, Apple Valley Creamery’s ice cream strives for the finest of tastes. With some 60 flavors to choose from, including seasonal specialties, and deep-dish apple pies, butter pecan, award winning fudge, cobbler and more, you might have to spoil your dinner and fill up on sweets instead. Everything is made from scratch from their own recipes, so you know you’re truly filling up on some good southern delights.
Pigeon Forge takes their ice cream very seriously, meaning you’ve got lots of options to choose from. Which one catches your interest most?
