Every place has those small, special places, where unexpected memories are created, and little treasures are discovered that you tell your friends back home about, and reflect on when remembering a special trip. Bear Necessities is one of those places! Located on Wears Valley Road, sits a small shop along the road side. But when you enter, you find a special, warm, welcoming place that feels like home… and it is the PERFECT representation of the smokies.
Bear Necessities is a small female owned business in the heart of Wears Valley, just minutes away from Pigeon Forge. There they are serving the best ice cream in the mountains, offering soft-serve options as well as Tillamook Brand Ice Cream, and countless other sweet treats that are all hand-baked. There is a small game room, that is the perfect size for the kids to have some fun while eating their ice cream or baked piece of ABSOLUTELY delicious sweetness… and while the kids do that, the adults can peruse the Bear Necessities gift shop, featuring local artisans and their handmade gifts. The literal definition of “Support Local”, this is one stop in the smokies that you do not want to miss out on!
Click below to see their money saving coupon for a FREE Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone with a $10 purchase!