Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream

Kilwins in Gatlinburg is a chocolate, fudge, and ice cream shop on the Parkway, part of the Kilwins family of shops that started in Petoskey, Michigan, in 1947. Stop in for a scoop of ice cream, watch fudge being made on marble slabs, or pick out handmade chocolates and caramel apples to take back to the cabin.

Ice cream

Kilwins' Original Recipe Ice Cream is sold only in Kilwins shops. Get it by the scoop, in a sundae or milkshake, or as an ice cream cake, with seasonal flavors rotating through the year. Sorbetto is also available if you want something lighter.

Mackinac Island Fudge

The fudge is made right in the shop in small batches, cooked in copper kettles and worked by hand on marble slabs until it's smooth and creamy. When fudge is being made, you can watch the whole process through the shop, a fun few minutes for kids and adults.

Chocolates and treats

Heritage Chocolates

Kilwins' own milk, dark, and white chocolate is the base for truffles, caramels, barks, and chocolate-covered pretzels and marshmallows.

Caramel apples

Fresh apples hand-dipped in caramel made in the shop, plain or covered in chocolate, nuts, and toppings.

Caramel corn and brittle

Made in copper kettles in the shop.

See the current menu at kilwins.com.

Ship it home

Chocolates, fudge, and other treats can be ordered online and shipped from kilwins.com, and gift cards are available in store and online.

Hours and location

Kilwins is at 645 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, open daily from mid-morning into the evening. Hours change by season, so check kilwins.com before a late visit.

Tips for your visit

Watch the fudge — ask when the next batch is being made and plan to be there.

Get a caramel apple — it's the classic Kilwins treat.

Save ice cream for the walk — a cone is the perfect way to stroll the Parkway on a warm evening.

Buy gifts last — chocolate holds up better if it doesn't spend days in a warm car.

More sweets in Gatlinburg

Make it a dessert crawl. Try the handmade candy at Aunt Mahalia's Candies, the fudge at Fudge Shoppe of the Smokies, the taffy at Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen, or an over-the-top milkshake at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar. See all of our Gatlinburg candy shops.

Nearby

Kilwins sits in the heart of the Parkway. Ride the gondola to Anakeesta, cross the SkyBridge at the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, or play games at Fannie Farkle's. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kilwins in Gatlinburg?

At 645 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg.

What is Mackinac Island Fudge?

A creamy fudge cooked in copper kettles and worked by hand on marble slabs, made in small batches in the shop.

Can I watch the fudge being made?

Yes, when a batch is in progress. Ask the staff when the next one is planned.

Is Kilwins ice cream sold anywhere else?

No. Kilwins' Original Recipe Ice Cream is sold only in Kilwins shops.

Can I order online?

Yes. Many chocolates and treats ship from kilwins.com.

Is Kilwins a local shop?

The Gatlinburg shop is part of the Kilwins family of stores, founded in Michigan in 1947.