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The Must-Visit Candy Store In Each State By Cheryl Kochenderfer Sept. 14, 2025 5:40 pm EST

Americans love candy, and with over 11,000 candy businesses nationwide, sweet-toothed travelers have their pick of the litter. From California's fortune cookies to Connecticut's Mounds bars, every state has a legendary dessert . However, finding that one must-visit candy store in each state requires insider knowledge. Luckily, we've tracked down the top candy destinations that both locals and tourists swear by.

These 50 businesses aren't your average candy shops. To understand exactly how we created this list, you can scroll down for our methodology. However, we assure you that each destination has a distinctive "wow" factor that sets it apart from the rest.

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