Glades Homemade Candies: Copper Kettle Fudge at the Arts and Crafts Loop

About

Glades Homemade Candies is the kind of candy shop families come back to year after year. It sits on East Parkway (US 321) at the Glades Road intersection, the front door to Gatlinburg's Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, and has been serving locals and visitors for more than 33 years. Everything tastes like it was made in a home kitchen because most of it is made right in the shop.

Candy is cooked on site in copper kettles. The counter is stocked with fudge, peanut brittle, taffy, marshmallows, caramel, candy apples, peppermint sticks and hard-dipped chocolates, plus sugar-free candies for guests watching their sugar. Shelves hold jellies, jams, preserves and local sourwood honey, which make easy gifts to carry home. On a warm day, the ice cream and peach shakes are a popular reward, and the staff usually offers fudge samples so you can choose a favorite.

The shop is in the small plaza at 1402 East Parkway, Suite 9, a short drive from downtown Gatlinburg. Parking is limited, so be patient at busy times. It is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. Earlier reviews note the shop has preferred cash or checks, so it is wise to call ahead about payment or bring cash. Pair it with a drive or trolley ride around the crafts loop.

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Did You Know

• Glades Homemade Candies has served Gatlinburg for more than 33 years (Gatlinburg Now).
• Candy is made on the premises in copper kettles (Tripadvisor).
• The shop sells local sourwood honey along with jams and preserves (Tripadvisor).
• Sugar-free candies are part of the regular lineup (Visit My Smokies).