Baskin-Robbins

Gatlinburg's Parkway is a long walking street, and in July or October you will cover more ground than you expect. A scoop of ice cream is the simplest reset for kids and tired adults. The shop also sells quarts and ice cream treats to take back to a cabin or condo, and orders can be placed online or through the Baskin-Robbins rewards app for pickup or delivery, according to the store's listing.

The core experience is the standard Baskin-Robbins counter: dozens of flavors, cones, cups, sundaes and shakes. If you are traveling with a group, one person can run in while everyone else waits on the sidewalk. Expect a line on summer evenings and Saturday afternoons.

The store lists (865) 436-3133 as its phone. Hours are not published consistently online, and the store's own page on the Baskin-Robbins locator is the best place to confirm them before you walk over.

Park once and walk. The downtown garages charge a flat daily rate listed on the city's parking page, and the free Gatlinburg trolley runs the length of the Parkway if your feet give out. This store is a few minutes' walk from the busiest blocks of attractions and souvenir shops, so it makes a good turnaround point on an evening stroll.

Downtown Gatlinburg has several ice cream and candy stops, including Ben & Jerry's a few blocks away, Kilwin's and local fudge shops. A national chain like this one is the predictable choice, with familiar flavors and straightforward pricing, which suits families who do not want to read a long menu.

If you are headed into Great Smoky Mountains National Park after dessert, the park's parking tag is required for any vehicle parked more than 15 minutes, and a daily tag costs $5. Federal passes do not replace it.