From the shelves loaded with sweets to the kid-friendly video playing all day long, this Indiana candy store hits the mark when it comes to snack time.

little Indiana and family had a blast browsing through the packaging in the Hendricks County shop while on the hunt for our favorites. Giant lollipops and gummi snakes? Awesome.

Avon, Indiana: Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe

Avon, Indiana: Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe Caramel Popcorn

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Avon, Indiana: Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe

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Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe
112 N State Road 267 Kroger Plaza
Avon, Indiana 46123
317.272.1951

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Wabash, Indiana: Charley Creek Inn Candy Shop

The candy-lovers delight, you’ll find a whole range of sugary confections to satisfy your sweet tooth at this great Indiana candy store.

Charley Creek Inn Candy Shoppe in Wabash, Indiana

Gleaming glass containers hold a great variety of drool-worthy bulk candy. Clear glass jars just make it look good!

Kid #1 was completely taken with the Gummi Army Men. Is that fun or what?

Hubs also snuck in a bag of Gummi Bears in there, too. I guess he doesn’t like to share, either.

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Wabash, Indiana: Charley Creek Inn Candy Shop

There’s more than just candy at this Wabash County sweet shop. They carry a variety of fudge, other chocolates, and regional products.

But there’s more than candy and chocolate to this downtown locale–they’ve also got ice cream! It’s an ice cream parlor and sweet shop all rolled into one.

While there isn’t any Blue Moon ice cream (sad face) there are plenty of other yummy flavors.

The Charley Creek Inn Candy Shoppe is kind of your one-stop shop for fun treats, don’t'cha think? I’m pretty sure that Kid #1 would agree!

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Charley Creek Inn Candy Shoppe Gummi Army Men

Since this is part of the gorgeous Charley Creek Inn, you know it’s also really nice and super clean. The people are always very friendly, too.

Changing specials and new inventory make this a fun place to pop into and explore…and taste and try and bring home!

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Charley Creek Inn Candy Shoppe
111 W Market Street
Wabash, Indiana 46992
260.563.0111

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Avon, Indiana: Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe

Colorful candy wrappers and playful wall paint combined with the smells of freshly made caramel corn and, well, it’s hard not to run around like a kid in a candy store.

Grandpa Jones’ Popcorn and Candy Shoppe in Avon, Indiana

It’s impossible to ignore the smell of popcorn. Well, not just popcorn, Grandpa Jones has his own special recipe Caramel Corn.

Brown sugary goodness, I can tell you first-hand that his Caramel Corn is very, very good!

While munching on Caramel Popcorn, I made sure to check out the rest of this Indiana candy store.

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Avon, Indiana: Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe Caramel Corn

You’ll notice the TV in the back of the shop that plays kid movies. But what you’ll notice even more? Shelf after shelf labeled with a child’s name and stuffed with candy!

Was it coincidence or done on purpose? I had to ask. It’s the names of all of Grandpa Jones’ grandchildren, of course! Are those lucky grandkids or what?

What a sweet nod to the important little people in his life. Isn’t that cute? It adds a nice small town touch and serves as a reminder that this is small town Indiana.

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Avon, Indiana: Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe

Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe in Avon, Indiana is the place to go when you find yourself in Hendricks County.

Just don’t forget to tell him that little Indiana sent you. I can’t think of a more colorful place to pop into the next time you need something snacky! This candy shop is vibrant, fun, and super cute.

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Grandpa Jones Popcorn and Candy Shoppe
112 N State Road 267 Kroger Plaza
Avon, Indiana 46123
317.272.1951

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The Wakarusa Dime Store has been a downtown staple since 1907–and is known beyond the borders of our great state for one unusual item: Jumbo Jelly Beans.

Bigger and, dare I say tastier?, than your average jelly bean, Jumbo Jelly Beans are available in all sorts of flavors. They are always coming up with new flavors to add. Let the free samples help you find your fave in this giant Indiana candy store!

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Wakarusa Dimestore
103 E. Waterford St.
Wakarusa, Indiana 46573
877.715.9821

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Veni's Sweet Shop: Nappanee, Indiana

Yes, Veni’s Sweet Shop is as good as it sounds.

Veni’s Chocolate Shop in Nappanee, Indiana

Nice and bright, this shop is so welcoming. Rows and rows of chocolates in all shapes, sizes, and flavors beg to be bought and eaten behind the shining glass.

I would be lying if I said I came out of Veni’s Sweet Shop empty-handed!

But it’s research, right? I mean, I don’t really even have a choice in the matter. I owe it to all of you to tell it like it is.

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Veni's Sweet Shop: Nappanee, Indiana

After an agonizingly difficult decision, I ended up with Orange Creme, Vanilla Creme, and Mint Creme. My favorite flavors right here in little Indiana! Awesome.

Smooth and delicious–there’s no additives, wax, or preservatives in these chocolatey bites of Heaven. You can definitely taste the difference. Fresh and fantastic.

At this Indiana candy store, the Orange Creme was my favorite!

Personally, I would love to do more research on Veni’s Sweet Shop. Seriously. Name the day!

More Than a Chocolate Shop

Veni's Sweet Shop: Nappanee, Indiana

This Elkhart County shop isn’t only for those who need a Chocolate fix (though it certainly does the trick!).

There’s a selection of nuts, candy, and even drinks–like an ice cream float or Hot Chocolate.

But more than that? I see Veni’s Sweet Shop as one more reason to bypass the big box shops and to support local business. Oh, how sweet it is!

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A sweet shop is just what Nappanee needed! I can’t think of a better fit for this bustling Indiana town.

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Veni’s Sweet Shop
101 West Market Street
Nappanee, Indiana 46550
574.773.4242

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Wakarusa Dime Store

You’ll find row after row of old favorites in this small Indiana town. We saw Apple Heads  and Candy Necklaces, Candy Buttons and Big League Chew Bubble Gum.

Wakarusa, Indiana: Jumbo Jelly Beans at Wakarusa Dimestore

There’s the whole gummy gambit from cheeseburgers to rats (gross), as well as some things I hadn’t seen before.

It will make anyone with a  sweet tooth revert back to an 8 year old with free reign and a couple of bucks in his pocket.

Jumbo Jelly Beans

Wakarusa Dimestore boasts quite the claim to fame: The Jumbo Jelly Bean.

While I am normally not that big a fan of jelly beans, turning them into these Goliaths has made me a believer–and an addict! There’s a lot of fun flavors at the Wakarusa Dimestore!

Can you say “variety?” Sure, there’s the old favorites like Cherry and Lemon and Orange, but then there’s all sorts of fun ones like Chocolate Covered Cherry, Root Beer, and (the really pretty) Jellystones.

Fit for The President

Random fact: Jumbo Jelly Beans were once enjoyed by Ronald Reagan as a way to kick his smoking habit. He really made jelly beans gain popularity for any time of year!

If you are in the area you have got to check out the Wakarusa Dimestore. It’s so much fun to wander around and just look! But even more fun? To wander around and try to many samples of Jumbo Jelly Beans.

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Wakarusa Dimestore
103 E. Waterford St.
Wakarusa, Indiana 46573
877.715.9821
Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4 PM

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Demotte, Indiana: Chocolate Shop

Demotte, Indiana is growing like crazy! Everywhere you look there seems to be construction going on or the grand opening of one business or another.

The Chocolate Shop in DeMotte, Indiana

There were plenty of food options for such a small town: Greek, American, Chinese, Mexican. But what had little Indiana really excited was The Chocolate Shop!

It felt like stepping into a scene from Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory with the fun decorations hanging from the ceiling.

Vibrant colors and tons of candy choices everywhere made the place feel festive.It’s really fun in there!

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for…

But the best part of this Indiana town ice cream parlor and candy store? They actually have Blue Moon Ice Cream (my absolute favorite).  Hooray!

Hubs had an Iced Mocha (boooring!) and the kid had Cake and Ice Cream flavored ice cream of which he gave me a little taste.

It was pretty good stuff. Not my Blue Moon Ice Cream, but good, nonetheless.

Candy, Candy, Candy

Demotte, Indiana: The Chocolate Shop

This would be a great place to pick up something snacky for the ride home, that’s for sure (it’s not called a Candy Store for nothing!).

From chocolate to all that packaged stuff you loved as a kid (okay, and maybe even now)…well, it looked like they had it!

Tip: The Gummy Bears are great, and from the looks of it, quite popular!

Oh, and those on a restricted diet can indulge because they even have a super selection of Sugar Free candy, too!

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The Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Candy and Ice Creamery Shop
808 15th St SE
DeMotte, Indiana 46310
This Business is Now Closed 1/16/2012.
219.987.7550

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