The Sweetest Road Trip in Indiana Takes You to 7 Old School Chocolate Shops

When that sweet tooth calls, nothing will satisfy it like some Indiana chocolate. If you're looking for something a bit more special than what they have at the store, it's time to visit these vintage chocolate shops in the Hoosier State. Truffles, turtles, candy bars, and much more will be found on this road trip.

Our road trip of vintage chocolate shops takes you around northern Indiana, beginning in Nappanee and ending in Muncie. Lasting nearly six hours in total just for driving time, this adventure is one you may wish to take in two days, and you can begin at either end. We will drop a couple of overnight options for you, just in case.

Take an adventure back in time and enjoy some of Indiana's scenery along the way when you follow our map. Check it out:

1. Veni's Sweet Shop, Nappanee

Though this gorgeous shop has only been in business since 2010, its candies have been sold since 1910. This adorable shop is a sister location to the one in Niles, Michigan, but the chocolates are the same. People love these sweets so much, they have them delivered to their door. Find dark, milk, and white chocolate delights at 101 W Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550.

2. Wakarusa Dime Store, Wakarusa

This wonderful spot has two amazing locations, each of which is charming and unique. But this vintage Indiana chocolates shop road trip will take you by the one in Wakarusa. They sell Fanny May chocolates out of Chicago, including candy bars, chocolate-covered caramels, and more. Find it at 103 E Waterford St., Wakarusa, IN 46573.

3. Little Chocolates, La Porte

Featuring 40 different types of candies and Indiana chocolates, this sweet shop has been in business since 2010. Everything is handmade at this locally-owned store, including cake pops, chocolate-covered pretzels, caramel pecan patties, buckeyes, truffles, and more. You can even order chocolates to be delivered to your door. Stop by 916 1st St., La Porte, IN 46350 to pick out your own goodies.

4. So Good Candies, Kokomo

This excellent and old-fashioned candy shop has a wide assortment of candies to choose from. Turtles, toffee, caramels, creams, nuts, buckeyes, barks, brittles, and fudge abound. This store will also ship chocolate to your door if you just can't get enough. It is located at 3700 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902.

To break up this sweet road trip, perhaps an overnight stay in Kokomo is a good idea, so check out BlissPoint Inn Kokomo.

5. Richelle In A Handbasket, Lafayette

You can get these chocolates individually delivered to your door through Grubhub or stop by 2200 Elmwood Ave. d9, Lafayette, IN 47904, to see them all for yourself. In business since 2014, this is a wonderful spot to find gifts and other treats. Truffles, barks, chocolate-covered strawberries, and buckeyes will please your chocolate craving, but there is also popcorn, coffee, and baked goods to enjoy.

6. Wolf's Fine Handmade Chocolates, West Lafayette

Candy bars, truffles, cherry cordials, fudge, and even treats like caramel corn and hard candies can be found at this wonderful place. It has been around for about 50 years and is dedicated to bringing Hoosiers the finest chocolates in the state. In fact, it's one of the best chocolate shops in Indiana. Make a stop at 1185 Sagamore Pkwy. W, West Lafayette, IN 47906 for this great joint.

7. Lowery's Home Made Candies, Muncie

If you're on the hunt for the best "chocolate shops near me" in Muncie, make your way to Lowery's. Certainly the oldest of Indiana's vintage chocolate shops, this place has been around since 1941. Everything is homemade with great care to ensure quality. Fudge, toffee, chocolate-covered nuts, creams, and much more abound. Holiday wonders can also be found at 6255 W Kilgore Ave., Muncie, IN 47304.

Muncie is our last stop on this road trip. If you'd like to spend the night in town, check out the Hickory Hill Estates Carriage House, a charming guest house in the country.

If you like these chocolate shops for some decadent Indiana chocolate, you should also check out these candy stores that will make your sweet tooth explode!

What other vintage shops do you love to visit to get some Indiana chocolate? Share your favorite places with us through our nominations page!