Posted in South Carolina
November 28, 2018
The Sweetest Road Trip in South Carolina Takes You To 7 Old School Chocolate Shops
South Carolina is home to more than one chocolatier and that’s great news for chocolate lovers both far and near. Chocolate is a delicacy meant to be enjoyed often and in large quantities. If your weakness is chocolate, then this road trip is made for you! Below, you’ll find seven old school chocolate shops and our signature road trip that connects them all. Sounds like a perfect day to us!
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You can start at any point, of course, but to tackle the whole trip, you'll want to begin either in Fort Mill or in Hilton Head. Here's a link to the Google Map shown above... let's get started!
It's difficult to imagine walking out of this chocolate lover's delight without an armload of delectable treats. This small shop offers a wide range of unique hand-crafted truffles and imported European chocolates. The Chocolat Boutique is located at 1012 Market St., Fort Mill, SC 29708, and is open Mon. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sun. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Never tried a Mint Pecan from Vaughn Russell? You may want to put this one on the bucket list! This specialty boutique has been creating homemade confections in the Upstate for more than 60 years. That's a LOT of chocolate! Find it at 401 Augusta Rd., Greenville, SC 29601.
From pretzels to apples, strawberries, and more, this tiny chocolate shop creates some very large flavor sensations that are decorated to the nines. You're sure to find exactly what you can't live without with their wide assortment of chocolate covered treats. One thing for certain is you won't leave empty handed from this chocolate shop. Chocolate Reigns is located at 4920 Monticello Rd., Columbia, SC 29203, and is open Tues. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
It's hard to resist the sweet treats found at this (or any location) of Kilwins. From chocolate covered apples and strawberries to their delicious homemade fudge famously created right in the store in front of a oversized observation window facing the street. Kilwins is located at 59 S Market St., Charleston, SC 29401, and is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
If you've ventured to Beaufort anytime in the last few decades and haven't made it to The Chocolate Tree, then you've been missing out. All of their sweet chocolate confections are made on site, and they also carry the perfect gift to pair with a box of chocolates: beautiful trays and platters to serve them on! The Chocolate Tree is located at 507 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC 29902, and is open Mon. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Sun. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visitors and locals alike head to this old school chocolate shop for the finest hand-dipped chocolates, signature barks, and specialty items. Their fun shaped (think alligators, sea shells, and star fish) chocolates also make great gifts! Chocolates by the Sea is located at 24 Palmetto Bay Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 and is open Tues. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Everyone knows in the heat of the summer, Kilwins is a must-visit for their sweet creamy ice cream. But don't forget they also craft the best homemade fudge around — and the best part? You can watch them as they work! (Learn their secrets!) Kilwins is located in the Shelter Cove Shopping Center. The address is 112 Shelter Cove Ln., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. The hours are Sun. - Fri. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Gas up the car and prepare for a chocolate lover’s taste bud explosion. How soon can you go?
