Santa Claus Indiana has a special place in our hearts for its warm people and awesome shops and attractions. Whenever we are in town, we always stop by Santa's Candy Castle. It stocks candy from yesteryear and current hot items, plus candied popcorn, fudge and yummy drinks as well as souvenir items. The Candy Castle is owned by this amazingly warm and friendly gentleman named Kevin. He is a fixture in the castle and we have visited in all seasons, including Christmas when Kevin does chestnut roasts (over an open fire!). Stop by for a touch of nostalgia, a dose of Christmas and all the candy your sweet tooth can handle! Enjoy! Tell Kevin Mike and Sherry/Cheryl sent you! read more

First... They have all the candy. I mean it. There were or s in here I literally haven't seen since I was 5 years old (as of this writing I'm 50.). So yes, all the candy. And reasonably priced for all considering how rare it all is. They are only open on weekends so plan your trips accordingly, but I highly recommend the "cold hot chocolate" as an impulse buy at the cash register. Several hundred calories be damned - that was the best chocolate drink I've ever tasted! Also, you have to buy on site. Bummer. Although the experience suggests this to be mandatory, it would've been nice to pick up / order missed items online. They used to do this but it wasn't profitable so they expanded their on-site offerings instead. The host whose name escapes me was in for me to e and passionate about this store & its mission. Worth the trip - combine it with Santa Claus, IN trip to stores and there park for a well-rounded adventure! read more

Want a sugar high? Stop by the castle, the candy castle. We loved the old building that they have repurposed. No need to wait until Christmas but I was told they actually roast chestnuts for the holidays! A fun stop! read more

Awesome store and very helpful staff. Loved shopping here. Has a lot of things you cannot find in a regular candy store.

Frozen hot chocolate! I would walk there, in the humid heat, with the sweat bees, for one of these. Absolutely delicious! We met the owner also, who is so nice and knowledgeable about all the candy options. He is what made our experience great! 10/10 overall experience! read more

Worth a visit - especially if you like candy :) We stopped in here on our quick visit to the town. The structure itself is interesting and nice to look at in the daytime. I loved that it actually looks like a castle. You walk in one door and out the other, so there is a bit of a path you follow as you go through the store. There is A LOT of candy in there, mainly candy that is from the past that you can't find many other places and specialty items (like fancy jelly beans). These are priced according to that rarity as well. I am not much of a candy aficionado so I didn't see anything I couldn't live without but I did get a cute Christmas pouch of jelly beans for a gift. I really liked that they had a $0.99 area and a wall of books and souvenirs from the town. It's a one stop shop! read more

Stopped in to see this small town. So cute. Santa's candy castle was a must stop and I will tell you they have the best popcorn. I purchased a bag of the Cajun Cheddar. The cheese on this popcorn was thick and it melted in your mouth. The cajun flavor had just enough kick! The cost was $5 which I thought was a little pricy for the size of the bag but after eating it I wish I had bought more. I am not a big popcorn person but other than Zebra popcorn this is the best I have ever had. The picture is of the few pieces I had left over because I forgot to take a picture when I first got it. May 29, 2022 read more

Santa's Candy Castle - Cajun Cheddar - Candy Stores Near Me - Santa Claus, Indiana

Must stop here if you are in the area. Great selection of candy that I haven't seen in years. Also lots of crazy candy options. The popcorn is amazing with a bunch of different flavors. Try the fire if you like spicy. You also have to get a frozen hot chocolate. It really hits the spot on a hot day. Super creamy and not overly sweet. It's like a frosty but much better. Staff is amazing and friendly. They even offered to take a picture of our group outside of the building even though it was a busy day. I will be back for sure! read more

I got a bag of a Haribos, Caramel Creams, Sour Patch Kids Grape, Charleston Chew Strawberry, and 3 Fundips all for $8.45 during the end of season discount. When the $14 came up, I was in disbelief for how much of a steal that was, and then the discount set in. Good lawd have mercy that is a good price! Would recommend. read more

Must stop at the castle in Santa Claus. for all the fun nostalgic candies you can handle, plus gourmet popcorn and tasty frozen hot chocolate to top of the sweet day. Fun for the kids, fun for the adult kids and worth every sweet penny. Fun candies every holiday and every day since December 1935 making it the first themed attraction in America. read more

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Santa's Candy Castle is super neat, and there is lots of candy inside. The outside looks like a real castle, so you can't miss it from the road. You'll find everything from Pez -- including some vintage Pez dispensers -- to candy cigarettes. Yes, apparently candy cigarettes are still made, and you can find them here! I had to stop and wax nostalgic for a bit in front of the candy cig case, and remember a time when I was young and would pretend to be an adult while I puffed the powdered sugar on my candy cigarettes. Those were some good and innocent times. Old-fashioned candy, sour candy, gummies, jawbreakers, chocolate, lollipops with scorpions in them: You will find it all here. There is also a candy counter where you'll find the freshly made chocolates and bonbons. They will let you try anything in the candy case, so ask for a sample! We asked for a sample of sour cherry candies, and they gave us five! They are super generous here. If you're here, you MUST try the frozen hot chocolate. It's delicious and comes topped with whipped cream. Also, it is huge. If you ask them, they will split one and put it in two separate cups. That's what we did, because no child needs 20 ounces of chocolate, frozen or not. read more

They've got everything a kid could love! It's so cute! From the outside it looks tiny. I could not believe the amount of people inside. The line was huge. The prices seemed comparable to other candy shops. The kids were buying these $7 cards to do things on the computer. I think they were talking to Santa. They make flavored popcorn and fudge. They've got old and new candy The great thing about tonight is, they were roasting chestnuts over the fire. OMG! I was fascinated! I've never gotten the chance to do this! I was so excited to have my daughter do this! No interest whatsoever. I absolutely loved the experience.! read more

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Cute place that definitely taps into the Santa Claus town name to put together this quirky/campy treat. Kids can "type to Santa," but more importantly, people of any age can satisfy a sweet tooth here. read more

Closed right now but hoping it will be booming with guests with the opening of holiday world ! We are missing some candy right here right NOW ! read more

What an amazing place. The pure history surrounding this town alone is something to dive into and relish. I enjoyed the conversations had with the family members that own the establishment. The frozen hot chocolate was amazing. Thanks read more

What a fun place with lots of goodies. Its fun to see candies you used to eat when you were a kid, brings back such good memories. They have one room with just jellie bellies its pretty cute. They also have some unique candies like the lollipops with scorpions yikes! The place inside has a fireplace all decorated for Christmas. The outside looks like a castle so a great spot to take pictures. They have a spot also where they have hot chocolate and frozen hot chocolate. They have many flavors of the hot chocolate. You'll also see souvenirs like shirts, sweaters ect. Very cool place to visit. read more

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Great selection of candy including some from my childhood I didn't expect to see. Staff was very pleasant and helpful

You MUST stop here...lots of history and the staff are so proud to share. Reasonable prices md we loaded up on gifts. Shop small! Loved the history. How Hallmark hasn't filmed here yet is beyond me read more

Amusing little tourist attraction, shaped like a castle. Lots of candy options and their frozen hot chocolate was actually pretty tasty (thou sugary!). We also got some homemade Fudge and chocolate turtles, which were pretty good too. read more

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This is a great stop for a sweet treat. We tried the Frozen Hot Chocolate. The kids just raves about them. The next day, we drove 30 minutes out of our way just to get another. The owner was extremely friendly and told us all the great spots to visit. Highly recommend this spot. read more

What a cute little place! They have a very large selection of candy. There is a room devoted to Jelly Belly and one is devoted to Pez. There are two others rooms filled with new and unique candies and old nostalgic candy. They also have homemade candies and FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE! It was so delicious! If you drink the large frozen hot chocolate called "The Avalanche", you get a bumper sticker and your picture on the wall! This was a neat little stop. read more

Santa's Candy Castle - Candy Stores Near Me - Santa Claus, Indiana

One of the coolest stops on my cross country trip! I loved this shop and the owner is one of the nicest people ever! He had a genuine pain for what he does! Definer stop by this place and get some candy and a frozen hot chocolate! read more

Santa's Candy Castle - The front of the shop - Candy Stores Near Me - Santa Claus, Indiana

Definitely a must do if you're visiting Santa Claus, IN. The flavored popcorn is the best; caramel apple is my favorite. The workers are so friendly and do a wonderful job keeping the friendly atmosphere going. read more

This is a must stop on your tour of the Town of Santa Claus. Next to Holiday World, I would call this little gem #2 on your tour. Created for kids and adult-kids, this adorable castle on Christmas Blvd. down the road from Holiday World is packed FULL of delectables of all kinds including every candy cane flavor you can think of, cookies, licorice, ice cream, coffee, smoothies, FUDGE, packaged candies, jelly beans, numerous Pez dispensers for you collectors, and oh...did I mention the FUDGE?? They also have a huge selection of collectors items and toys which are not just limited to Santa Claus or Christmas but include Disney, Pixar, Dream Works, Hannah Barbera, Star Wars, etc. They also have a wonderful selection of decorator items during each holiday season. When you're visiting, make sure you visit the gumball machine room where you can spend several minutes watching your gumball purchases go through these electronic mazes to get to you...lots of fun for the kids! They're also great about planning events and contests for the kids so call ahead to see if there is something you can get your little one involved in. They owner is as wonderful and friendly as they get...must be, he's obviously the inspiration for every movie about little boys not wanting to grow up!! read more

We stop in at Santa's Candy Castle every year when we visit Holiday World. The candy selection is amazing and a great trip down memory lane. A few traditions were not available due to COVID this year. Kevin, the owner, went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience. We have always loved the Castle and we continue to support this fantastic business. read more

We were lured into Santa's Candy Castle because you can buy discounted Holiday World Tickets here. ($7 off). I then quickly repurposed a portion of the savings into a giant frozen hot chocolate which was excellently delicious and definitely rivals Serendipity 3 (also known for their fabulous frozen hot chocolate). They had a lot of entertaining Christmas themed games and memorabilia from popular films. They were missing a few of my favorites, though. I wonder if it has something to do with copyright and expensive of carrying various products, but I digress. They've also got an area where kids can use computers and write letters to Santa. I only give them four stars because I wish that there had been an actual Santa there (at his vacation home perchance?) instead of only statue-Santa and that there were more activities, perhaps for adults. Claims to be the first themed attraction in the United States. What a piece of history! read more

The frozen hot chocolate is amazing and the same with the the hot! We visit when we can. Hope they get the rest of the road side attraction up and running soon like it was. Love begin able to get hard to find candies from my earlier years, some that I had thought they had stopped making. This is well worth the stop! read more

A really fun selection of candy with lots of old school candy you don't see anymore. Incredibly nice staff and owners, definitely recommend when your nearby! read more

frozen hot chocolate is heaven sent. always polite. such a great place. love it. worth the money. nicely decorated.

It was just okay, I expected more from a town called Santa Claus and a candy Castle. Most of it was pre packaged candy you could get just about anywhere, not worth waiting in a long line for at holiday time. read more

This little roadside castle built in 1935 was the first themed attraction in the US and it's definitely worth a 15 minute visit. The frozen hot chocolate was delicious! It's also a discount Christmas book store. read more

The frozen hot chocolate was great, but I expected more from the candy shop after reading the reviews online. It's a nice stop if you're already in town, but I wouldn't make a special trip. read more

A MUST STOP while in Santa Clause. Great hot chocolate (the frozen version was just as great) and taffy. And the service was the friendliest in town. Be sure to ask how to make snow! read more

The environment is very cute and festive. There are a ton of options for candy. The frozen hot chocolate is amazing. They have many flavors of taffy and popcorn. read more

My kids loved it! They would because they love sugar. The Fudge was delicious. We went in May of 2014.

What a fun little store! The owners are so pleasant and friendly and they take such pride in the service and experience they offer to their customers. The frozen hot chocolate is delicious and hit the spot on the hot summer we came to visit! The store is cool and clean. So many choices in various candies, they make the flavored popcorn on site! If you are in the area stop in and check them out, you won't regret it! read more

I recently went to Santa Claus for the first time. The candy castle was one of my favorite spots simply because of the frozen hot chocolate. It's SO good! You have to try it. Otherwise I wish this place was a little bigger, but they had some cool older candies I hadn't seen in a while. Would go back again. read more

Decent, but touristy diversion in Santa Claus, IN. Obviously the place is filled with candy - mostly pre-packaged stuff along the walls. A decent counter-area tho, which offered numerous flavors of popcorn, and homemade taffy, fudge, etc. There's one big wall with b & w photos of famous Santas (called the Santa Hall of Fame) and a nice little section of X-mas books as well. The place could be so much more, though - maybe a nice mural of Santa's workshop, or diorama, or the like. But it'll definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! read more