Sweet Shoppes!

June is National Candy Month! Treat your sweet tooth to something special at one of these local shops.

The Candy Wizard

This shop sells a wide variety of retro, hard-to-find candies, including saltwater taffy, Bavarian fruit, Necco wafers, caramels, Jelly Bellies, lollipops and more. This is every candy lover’s dream come true. Tip: It’s in the same building as the Arabia Steamboat Museum. TheCandyWizard.com

Chip’s Chocolate Factory and Chip’s Candy Factory

Chip’s is a local landmark selling a variety of novelty treats and chocolates. Kids love watching the fudge-making demonstrations at the chocolate factory on Crown Center’s second level. At the candy factory, on the first level, you can choose from more than 450 classic and unique candies. Tip: The shops in Crown Center are a perfect treat after a show at the Coterie or a visit to Legoland or Sea Life. ChipsCandyFactory.com

Christopher Elbow

This gourmet chocolate shop has become a Kansas City landmark. The artisan chocolates are true works of art—both beautiful and delicious. Tip: The shop is in the Crossroads Arts District, and on First Fridays it sells chocolates at a discount. ElbowChocolates.com

It’Sugar 

This penultimate candy store on the Country Club Plaza is ready to satisfy all your sugar cravings! In addition to all the classics, It’Sugar is known for a selection of giant-sized candy, including the world’s largest solid Chupa Chups lollipop, a 1.75-pound solid strawberry sucker. Tip: Enjoy a visit to the Plaza after exploring the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. ItSugar.com

Laura Little’s

This sweet shop is famous for delicious candy made from scratch in copper kettles with wooden paddles. They also sell delicious ice cream treats. For holidays and special occasions, they even sell personalized chocolate treats with your child’s name. Tip: This shop isn’t far from the Shawnee Indian Mission, a local historic site. LauraLittleCandy.com