The Sweetest Road Trip in South Dakota Takes You to 5 Old School Chocolate Shops

There is something magical about visiting one of the best candy stores in South Dakota. These shops are not only where you can find sweet treats, but many are also home to some of the best chocolate in SD. Fortunately, if you love all things sweet, we have just the adventure for you. This road trip in the Mount Rushmore State will take you to old-fashioned candy shops (a link to the original interactive map can be found on Google Maps). This is one journey that's not only scenic but also sweet!

1. Custer County Candy Co. (Custer)

In addition to their treats like the pictured chocolate-covered strawberries, Custer County Candy Co. also offers a cheerful store with a huge selection of hand-dipped chocolates plus ice cream and even smoothie bowls. So, if you are craving just about any type of sugary treat, including some of the best South Dakota chocolates, you have come to the right place!

2. TurtleTown (Keystone)

Now you knew we could not begin our road trip without stopping at Keystone's iconic TurtleTown! Opened 30-some years ago, TurtleTown has become a true SoDak go-to, thanks to their mouthwatering hand-made fudge and other tasty and best chocolate SD treats. And its namesake turtle candy is as amazing as it looks!

3. Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates (Deadwood)

Do you like not having to wait too long before stopping again for your next chocolate fix? So do we! However, the next stop on our trip to find the best South Dakota chocolates is several hours away, so we invite you to stock up on all of the decadent Bailey's Irish Cream, German Chocolate Cake, and Milk Turtle truffles that your heart desires! Come here and find out why this is one of the best candy stores in South Dakota.

4. Mostly Chocolates (Rapid City)

Mostly Chocolates in Rapid City is just that: mostly chocolate. Featuring an assortment of handmade truffles, chocolate bars, and fudge, Mostly Chocolates cautions that after just one bite "you may never think of chocolate in the same way again." This place absolutely has some of the best chocolate in South Dakota!

The last leg of the trip is long, so let's spend the night in Rapid City, shall we? Both The Rushmore Hotel & Suites and Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City are excellent options, so dealer's choice on accommodations!

5. CH Pâtisserie (Sioux Falls)

The last stop on our great chocolate road trip in South Dakota is CH Pâtisserie, which — as you can see — serves European-style candy and desserts that are almost too pretty to eat. Want to know something else cool about CH Pâtisserie? It is owned and operated by Bravo's "Top Chef: Just Desserts" season 2 winner, Chris Hanmer.

Well, sadly, this is the last stop on our trip. If you need to spend the night in Sioux City, book a stay at the highly-rated Clubhouse Hotel Suites Sioux Falls.

What do you think of this road trip to some of the best chocolate in SD? Are there any other candy stores you would add? Let us know! You can also keep the road trip going by checking out these unforgettable road trips to take in South Dakota before you die.