Nevada is famous for bright lights and desert highways, but there is a quieter kind of magic hiding in its candy shops. Some of these places still make fudge and taffy the old-fashioned way, working the candy by hand instead of leaving everything to machines.
If your sweet tooth is tapping you on the shoulder, this list is a fun place to start. From busy Strip corners to small mountain towns, here are nine spots worth remembering the next time a sugar craving hits.
1. Ethel M Chocolates, Henderson
Chocolate lovers in the Las Vegas area often make the short trip to Henderson just to see how the candy comes together. Ethel M Chocolates runs a working factory where you can watch part of the process through viewing windows.
The brand traces back to the Mars family, and the shop leans into that legacy with a wide range of boxed chocolates, caramels, and truffles. It is a fitting first stop for anyone who wants craftsmanship along with their sweets…