This Candy Store in Missouri Was Ripped Straight From The Pages Of A Fairytale
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 01, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Sometimes all we need to add an extra oomph to our step on an otherwise ordinary day is to treat ourselves to a hearty helping of nostalgia. Step through the front door of this candy store in Missouri and there’s a pretty good chance that childhood memories will come flooding back. How many of your old favorites will you find on the shelves?
Look for the bright pink bench and you'll know you've arrived at Sweet Things Sweet Shop in Ste. Genevieve, which bills itself as the "World’s Okayest Candy Store."
If you love chocolate, you'll find a generous assortment. You might have difficulty, in fact, deciding what to choose - truffles, chocolate almonds, or chocolate bars.
Remember how fun it was to look for our favorite candy as a kid? You'll find a slew of childhood classics - from jawbreakers and Astro Pops to Wacky Wafers and Pez.
Keep an eye out for other favorites too. Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, gummies, and Necco Wafers are just a few more favorites you might find on the shelves.
While Sweet Things Sweet Shop might be an "okay" candy shop, it's also a toy store and bookstore. Even if you don't have a sweet tooth, you can pick up something fun. Remember Mad Libs?
Have you been to this candy store in Missouri? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Then, discover why Ste. Genevieve has been called one of the best small town vacations in America.
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