No matter how old you are, there’s something oh-so-wonderful about stepping into a candy shop. There’s nothing like the smell of sugar in the air to instantly put a smile on your face, right? The next time you find yourself traveling along Highway 395, be sure to stop at this old-fashioned candy store. Many travelers wander into this quaint store on a whim, only to be blown away by the amount of homemade candy that’s awaiting them inside!
Hiding on the side of the highway near Washoe City is a charming little candy shop that makes for the perfect pit stop. You'll find it at 611 US Highway 395 N, New Washoe City, NV 89704.
This place definitely has a very uniquely "Nevadan" style to it. Greeting you out front is a gigantic, old-fashioned sign and what looks to be a statue of a prospector looking into the distance. It may seem pretty quirky from the outside, but the best chocolate in the West is hiding inside.
The interior of the store is modest but it's stuffed to the brim with different types of candy. If you have a sweet tooth, then you will be in absolute heaven as you peruse the homemade candies.
The family-owned candy store has been in operation by three generations of candy-makers. The business originally started in Akron, Ohio but moved to the Washoe Valley in 1983. There's a reason this business has survived on a remote stretch of the highway for 35 years. It's because the candy speaks for itself.
The owners believe in using nothing but the freshest and finest ingredients for their candy. Here you'll find over 100 varieties of lip-smacking-good chocolate. Not to mention an entire room that's dedicated to salt water taffy!
The store contains various novelty items as well. You'll even find a collection of bacon-themed items such as bacon soda, chocolate bacon, cotton candy bacon, and more. Don't be afraid to let your inner child come out and indulge in all of these unique sweet treats.
Don't forget to take a picture with the giant, 18-foot tall prospector before you head out onto the road again. The Chocolate Nugget is a true Nevada oddity and it's a must-visit on your next road trip.
