The World’s Best Corn Dogs Are Tucked Away Inside This Classic Tennessee Attraction
By Chris Dodge|Published July 17, 2023
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My name is Chris Dodge and I live right here in the great state of Tennessee. My family and I are full adventurers filled with passion to see the amazing things our state has to offer. We are avid hikers and have explored many different places in Tennessee and beyond but we are always thankful to be living in such a glorious state.
We all have those iconic places that make a family vacation extra special. The actual location may vary from person to person, but the thing that connects them all is a bucket full of fond memories. It may be place your family gathered time and time again, and having those great moments of connection solidified it in your mind. This is precisely what Fannie Farkles in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, has been providing families for over 40 years now.
Fannie Farkle’s has been a vacation tradition for over four decades and keeps people coming back year after year.
This iconic place all started with a husband and wife who had spent years traveling and providing arcades for carnivals. After so much time on the road, they decided it was time to settle down and create a home base for their area of expertise. In 1981 a lease was available and seemed like the perfect fit. Fast forward to today and we are blessed with Fannie Farkle’s, a symbol for family fun in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg.
As you walk around Gatlinburg the smell will most likely hit you first. Many visitors have claimed the fresh smell of corndogs sizzling and the grill cooking is the best smell on the strip.
This alone has lured millions of guests in and for good reason: the food is an outstanding addition to anyone's day in Gatlinburg. Delicious cheesesteaks and mouth-watering sausage subs loaded with sautéed peppers and onions have become a must for many people spending the day downtown. But there is one item on the menu that quite literally stands above the rest…
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…the legendary Ogle Dog is one epic meal on a stick you will not want to pass up!
This is not your average corn dog; no, this mighty treat is actually a foot long 'dog. You will be thankful for the audacious size because you will want to savor every last bite. This has become a tradition on the Parkway and an experience that people won’t soon forget.
Another huge draw and what makes this place a tradition for many is the arcade. Games range from classic ski ball to the latest and greatest games on the market. Generations have made the trip to this arcade, and over the years they have brought their kids and now their grandkids to the same spot. Fannie Farkle’s values family fun and you certainly will find that when you step into this glorious space.
They have now introduced a new card system found in most modern arcades so you can easily track your money and points all in one place. Just purchase a card and swipe to play any game in the room.
Paper tickets may not be used inside anymore but the good news is that those points never expire at Fannie Farkle’s and you will want to save them for big prizes.
You will find some incredible prizes you can turn your points in for too. Massive stuffed animals (like a huge corn dog), video game consoles, and bicycles are just a few examples of what you will find beyond the counter.
Fannie Farkle’s in Gatlinburg, TN, is a family tradition and a classic stop for anyone visiting Gatlinburg. Come for the foot-long corn dogs, stay for the fun games, and leave with great prizes and awesome family memories. For more information please visit Fannie Farkle’s website. Looking for a great place to stay for your Gatlinburg vacation? Check out this hotel with balconies overlooking the river!
