Did someone say — chocolate?! Enough said. Where is it? How do I reach it at the fastest speed? And most importantly…do I have to share? If this sounds exactly like you or another chocolate lover in your life, then you’ve probably heard of National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day, celebrated annually on December 16. And even if you haven’t (which is totally okay), it’s pretty self-explanatory. Basically, the overall idea is to snack on chocolate-covered somethings — be it fruit, fries, cookies, steak, or more chocolate!
If you’ve thought about coating it in chocolate, today’s the day to give it a try. And what better place to pick up chocolate morsels than in the candy stores of the Great Smoky Mountains? Overflowing with so many cocoa treats you won’t be able to keep up, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN, are ready to celebrate National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day with YOU! From fudge and candy shops to cocoa at the cabin, you and your chocolate loving family and friends won’t want to miss this.
7 CANDY STORES IN THE SMOKIES
The FudgeryStuffed with fudge and fun, The Fudgery is no ordinary fudge shop. Sure, there are tons of homemade fudge options, and yes, you can curb your chocolate tooth at this candy store alone. However, the experience from entry to exit also shines, with singing and dancing!
The Fudgery
131 The Island Drive, Suite 3106
Pigeon Forge, TN 27863
865.774.7800
Country Candy Kitchen
Watch as master candy crafters pull taffy, pick up some copper kettle fudge, and grab a few pieces of sugar free candy at Country Candy Kitchen. Oh! Most importantly, load up the car with what you’ve been searching for — hand-dipped chocolate candies that range from nut clusters to jellies!
Country Candy Kitchen
3341 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37862
865.453.6006
Chocolate Monkey
Famed for their giant caramel apples (that are topped with everything sweet…including chocolate), Chocolate Monkey is a staple candy store in the Smokies. In fact, they have multiple locations (main Gatlinburg contact info below) just to keep up with the area’s chocolatey demand — even one at Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Area!
Chocolate Monkey
702 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.436.8244
Farmhouse Sweets
Find a plethora of sweet treats at Farmhouse Sweets, another great candy kitchen in Pigeon Forge. Chocolate-covered strawberries, graham crackers, caramels, ice cream, and more deliciousness awaits, including pralines, truffles, and fudge! And don’t forget the FREE samples!
Farmhouse Sweets
3220 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865.366.1283
Big Rock Candy Kitchen
Choose from barrels and wagons spilling over candy creations, select from mouth-watering chocolate-covered apples, or opt for gourmet popcorn and gelato — all made from scratch at Big Rock Candy Kitchen. We’ve even heard rumors of…moonshine chocolates!
Big Rock Candy Kitchen
131 The Island Drive, Suite 4104
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865.366.1701
Candy Apple & Chocolate Factory
Channel your inner Willy Wonka and visit the Candy Apple & Chocolate Factory in nearby Sevierville for a behind-the-scenes look at how 100s of homemade candies make it to The Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store. From peanut brittle and fudge to chocolates and turtles, your insatiable chocolate craving ends here.
The Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store
230 Apple Valley Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
865.453.9319
Old Mill Candy Kitchen
Keeping traditions close, the Old Mill Candy Kitchen offers classic candy and sweets, all homemade from the heart. Chocolate is all around, coating cookies, fruit, and other yummy treats, and you have to try their famous Bear Paws — made-from-scratch caramel with fresh pecan pieces and topped with melted chocolate!
Old Mill Candy Kitchen
175 Old Mill Avenue
Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
1.877.653.6455
CHOCOLATE FUN AT THE CABIN
Cabins for YOU
Ah, after exploring Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg candy stores and collecting your chocolate-covered creations (and then some), head back to your cozy cabin with Cabins for YOU. And pair your sweet treats with a classic chocolate delight — hot cocoa! Cozied up by the fireplace with loved ones and marshmallow-filled cocoa is just where you’ll want to be on National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day.
Wait…our cabins offer so much more chocolatey goodness! Harness your movie night snack attack in the theater room with local chocolate-covered candies. Bring a chocolate fountain for dipping treats in the fully equipped kitchen for chocolate fondue night. Cover ice cream in chocolate syrup from the local grocer (winter is no excuse). Whip up a cocoa rub for tasty steaks on the gas or charcoal grill — it counts! We even offer gourmet chocolates and kisses in our gift baskets!
Celebrate National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day in the Great Smoky Mountains — fully loaded with candy stores + cocoa cabin fun!