This Oceanside Country Store In Oregon Sells The Most Amazing Homemade Fudge You'll Ever Try
By Christy Articola|Published December 06, 2022
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
The Big Wheel General Store in Bandon, Oregon is iconic. Anyone who has ever visited Bandon has seen this place and has likely stopped in, too. This country store has been in business for more than 30 years, and it has been owned and operated by the same family the entire time. The Big Wheel Country Store has so much to offer its patrons, but one thing that it’s especially known for is its homemade fudge. In fact, many people believe that the Big Wheel General Store sells the best homemade fudge in Oregon. Read on to learn more about this place and its offerings—and plan a trip to buy the fudge soon, if you haven’t already.
Big Wheel General Store is right in the middle of Bandon, right on the riverfront. You can't miss it - it takes up most of the block.
Inside, you'll find a variety of items. Big Wheel sells most of the things you'd expect to find in a general store. You'll find souvenirs like t-shirts, for example.
You can also view and purchase art made by local artists. These pieces were made by Laura Brownfield; they can be found in Big Wheel's driftwood museum and art gallery.
You'll also find various housewares and knickknacks. There are a lot of cool things to check out and to purchase at Big Wheel. Take your time browsing and shopping; there's something for everyone here.
There are many different flavors and they are all fantastic. Of course, one of the most popular flavors is the traditional chocolate fudge. It's available plain, like you see here, or with walnuts and pecans mixed in.
Maple nut fudge slides down your throat like a big drop of thick maple syrup. The walnuts remind you it's not maple syrup after all, but maple nut fudge.
This cranberry nut fudge is a bit unique. It's made with locally grown cranberries and is a vanilla-based and has a nice tart flavor that sweetens up as it melts in your mouth. You'll love it!
Is your mouth watering yet? All of this fudge is waiting for you at Big Wheel General Store! If you can’t get out to Bandon soon, you’re in luck – they ship, too! Call them today to place an order.
