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The Chocolate Monkey

4.4$· Inexpensive

Handcrafted fudge, ice cream, and chocolate-covered treats in the Smokies.

The Chocolate Monkey is a popular sweet shop with multiple locations along the Parkway in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Visitors can enjoy an array of handcrafted confections, including giant caramel apples, fudge slabs, chocolate-covered bananas, truffles, and creamy ice cream. It is a family-favorite stop for satisfying dessert cravings while exploring the Great Smoky Mountains.

Quick tip: Try their signature chocolate-covered bananas or caramel apples, and note that closing times vary slightly by location.

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