Halloween is known for being a child’ish holiday full of costumes, fun, and, of course, CANDY! But, who says that Halloween is always for children? Adults occasionally want their candy fix too! Don’t worry, we have your sweet tooth covered. With so many great places to go to satisfy your sweet tooth in Las Vegas, you may never want to leave the sinfully-delicious Sin City!
Right along the Strip, standing nearly 4 stories tall, is M&M World. Located at the Showcase Mall, next door to the MGM Hotel and Casino, M&M World is the perfect place to explore everything having to do with America’s favorite candy! Spanning over 28,000 square-feet, here at M&M World you will learn everything from the history of the candy to the history of their famous commercials of the candy that “melts in your mouth and not in your hand.” There are tons of great exhibits to explore as well, such as the replica of the #18 Kyle Busch M&M race car, souvenir shops, and a room filled with over 22 different color M&M’s. Make sure you check out the 3-D movie of “I Lost My ‘M’ in Vegas,” as well featuring America’s favorite characters Red and Yellow. But, the most important thing to do here is to make sure you don’t leave without some of your favorite colored M&M’s. Whether it be your college alma mater colors, your favorite color, or maybe even black and orange M&M’s to celebrate Halloween…make sure you leave with some of America’s favorite candy!
Another great candy stop is Ethel M.’s Chocolate Factory & Botanical Cactus Gardens! Located just 10 miles away from the Strip (approx. 15 mins) in Henderson, NV, Ethel M.’s makes a great daytime excursion for the entire family. The famous Las Vegas chocolate factory brings in over 700,000 tourists a year. Here at Ethel M.’s, you can see the chocolates made right before your eyes. Stare in awe as you see the true time and effort it takes to create each gourmet morsel and all of the 20,000 – 35,000 gallons of chocolate used to create these delicious creations. If all of this staring makes you crave chocolate, Ethel M.’s has your fix at Ethel’s Chocolate Lounge. The Chocolate Lounge provides a trendy atmosphere to enjoy the best of gourmet chocolates. There are tons of free samples and lots of chocolates and sweets to buy. Try the pecan brittle, the cocktail chocolate collection (featuring the Etheltini and Chocolapolitan chocolates flavored with spiced rum, brandy, champagne, and other alcoholic beverage flavors), and other classic options. They also have great beverages, chocolate Granny Smith apples, and warm fondue with tons of dipping options. Don’t feel guilty about your Halloween candy indulgence, take a walk through three acres of botanical plants and cacti and walk off the guilt. Ethel’s makes great chocolate treat souvenirs that you can bring home to remind you that a little candy indulgence here and there is ALWAYS ok!
Another great hidden candy treasure of Vegas is that of The Chocolate Swan at Mandalay Place! Serving up some of the most delicious chocolate in Vegas, The Chocolate Swan takes chocolate covered fruit to the next level. Chocolate covered raspberries and strawberries dipped in dark or milk chocolate are the perfect Halloween candy indulgence for adults. And, if you are looking for something to get you in the fall or Halloween mood, try their caramel corn or caramel covered apples. Yum!
If gourmet candy isn’t your thing, there are always the simple indulgences of your typical favorite candies in all of the hotel gift shops and stores. But, one thing is for sure, there is no lack of candy in Vegas. Here, it may even seem like Halloween year round with all of the candy to choose from. So, why leave, right?!
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