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    Gardners Candies

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Mike M.

    Very cool old school chocolatier in Tyrone, and a real institution in Central PA. Great candy options, including their famous peanut butter meltaways. Our service was very nice and helpful. They also have a nice little candy factory museum. Definitely worth a visit if you're a fellow candy fan!

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    Edd S.

    It's been a few years since I've been there, but everything seems exactly the same. A very nice spot to stop at when touring this little town. Actually, I'd say, "a must!". All kinds of delicious chocolates/candies (boxed, different shapes and flavors, non-chocolate candies, a s some nostalgic candies I haven't seen in years can be found here). Went home with a few types of chocolates, and we sat down as we ordered ice cream from their back parlor. Many, many flavors of that wonderful cream delight. I had a cup of a cookie dough ice cream that contained fine chips of chocolate. Can't recall the other two flavors my friends had ( see photo), but we all agreed that the treats were delicious! Oh! And portions are large (picture of a single scoop in each cup, normally a large at most other places) The interior is sweet and bright, clean and welcoming. The staff is efficient, helpful and friendly. Kudos for being a big part of a little home town Pennsylvanian, and keeping up the business for all these years. It's great to find these valuable gems like this still today. (Aside from this, they even have a little museum there to explore as part of their display area). The only thing about the business that I would do is add some out side seating for customers, especially on beautiful days like we had yesterday. Also, I'd be sure to get more advertising out, especially on billboards, local tourist books, road signs, etc. Since there are millions of travelers going by on highways during State College home games, as well as tons of other events, this place is a good mine for tons more business!

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    4 months ago

    Best chocolate hands down! Exceptional customer service. Still have it shipped even since we moved out of state!

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    Best chocolate around hands down. Can't get enough Hot roasted peanuts are Fresh !!!

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    Staff was excellent, the chocolate, not so much. Times have changed, no longer a must visit for me!

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    12 years ago

    The museum is neat and there is a nice selection of different candies in the store.

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    Georgie Lou's Retro Candy

    Georgie Lou's Retro Candy

    4.0(21 reviews)
    64.0 mi
    $$

    I recently participated in Georgie Lou's Retro Candy's 6th Annual Sweetheart Stroll, and while this…read moremay have been their sixth time hosting it, it was my first time even hearing about it. I immediately corrected that mistake by buying a ticket the moment I saw the event posted--and then started counting down the days. The concept alone sold me: a ticketed, adults-focused stroll through downtown Carlisle, with participating small businesses offering tastings, experiences, treats, and deals. Sweethearts of all kinds were welcome--couples, besties, gal pals--and dressing in red and pink for Valentine's vibes was strongly encouraged. Say less. Ticketing was super easy, and Georgie Lou's did a fantastic job with pre-event communication, especially via social media. One post in particular deserves a shout-out: a reminder to bring a bag to carry your treats. This is something I absolutely would not have thought about until I was awkwardly shoving sweet treats into my coat pockets. I came prepared with a small reusable shopping bag (pink, obviously), and by the end of the stroll it was completely full of sweets, trinkets, and purchases. Meanwhile, others were struggling with overflowing pockets alongside gloves, hats, maps, and life regrets. Lesson learned. Excellent advice! I found parking around 1pm and headed to Georgie Lou's to check in and grab my materials. The staff were incredibly friendly, checked my name off the list, and sent me on my way with a Map of Hearts, a button identifying me as an official 2026 Sweetheart Stroller, and a small sweet treat to kick things off. I also took some time to explore the shop itself--my first visit--and wow! They have managed to pack an impressive amount of nostalgic goodness into a small space. Total blasts from the past, plus candies I'd never seen before. Super fun shop! From there, the stroll itself was a delight. Georgie Lou's clearly put a lot of care into coordinating participating businesses, and it showed. Most spots offered sweet treats, discounts, or special offerings, but every single business was warm, welcoming, and happy to have folks stopping in. Even though I've done a few downtown Carlisle walk-style events before, I still discovered shops I'd never been in--and every purchase I made that day was from a place I was visiting for the first time. That alone feels like a win. Overall, this was a fantastic way to spend a few hours on a very chilly January Saturday. It got me out of the house, walking downtown, supporting local businesses, and discovering gems I usually zoom past while driving from Point A to Point B. I had such a great time that I jokingly asked if I could pre-register for next year... apparently that's "not a thing yet." Fine. I'll wait. :) This has officially been added to my annual tradition list. Great event, great execution, great vibes. Well done, Georgie Lou's!

    Great nostalgic candy shop...lots of unique inventory! Definitely a great gift spot for people of…read moreall ages.

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    Mister Ed's Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium

    Mister Ed's Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium

    4.4(121 reviews)
    68.3 mi
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    We loved this place. As per recent review someone claimed it was a temptation for children around…read moreevery turn. Well it says it in the title! It's a candy store and you didn't expect it to be filled with candy? This is a great place to visit for children and adults. Lots to see and indulge in. Pssst Don't forget to grab some peanuts while you're there.

    After five years, my wife and I finally paid a visit to this unque museum/candy store…read more This museum has over three thousand toy elephants of different sizes from other parts of the world on display. It is my understanding they have been in business for almost four decades The elephants are on display in glass display cases in the back of the store. There is full sized animated elephant outside in front of the store. It provides a great photo opportunity for the little ones The store is chock full of candy, ranging from hard candy to chocolate covered raisins, peanuts and just about everything in between. The candy and chocolates are sold prepackaged and loose for added convenience, as well as offering candy dispensers. They offer nostalgic candies as well, such as candy sticks and candy buttons on paper strips. At the front counter, they also offer store made fudge and chocolates. The store is packed tight with all kinds of candies and novelties. The parking lot is small and can easily get full during busy times such as weekends and warmer weather. There are restrooms in the rear of the store. I definitely recommend this store especially for young families and those young at heart.

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    Mister Ed's Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium - An elephant educating you on everything there is to know

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