20 Of the Most Mouthwatering Chocolate Shops in Upstate New York!

These 20 chocolate shops located around the Upstate New York region will bring out the Willie Wonka in all of us.

From the Hudson Valley to Western New York, and from the Catskills to the Adirondacks, you will find chocolates without peer at these 20 locations. Everybody has a favorite chocolate treat. What is yours?

I have to say, this writer is a sucker for bark candy. There are several chocolate shoppes on this list that specialize in making chocolate bark (in many, creative flavors). I always grab some in the Adirondacks for my ride home. I mean, what better place to buy something called "bark" than in the Adirondacks? I usually put the bars on the seat next to me for the trip home. Amazingly, the wrappers are usually empty be the time my trip is over. Yes, it is that good.

And of course sponge candy! It is the official candy of Western New York and there are several places i Buffalo that have been making these "little pillows of chocolate perfection" for generations. If you are knew to sponge candy, don't be. You will find it in this gallery and you can order online!

Of course there are dozens more chocolate shops in the region. So, if your favorite chocolate place did not make our list, we encourage you to go over to our Facebook page and give it a shout out. We really do want to hear from you!

Chocolate bon bons anyone?

Are These the 20 Best Chocolate Shops in Upstate NY? You Be the Judge!

Does anybody really need an excuse for giving your loved one some chocolates. Or for treating yourself to a sweet treat? There are so many wonderful chocolate shops in Upstate New York just go for it any time this year. The delectable creations these 20 Upstate New York chocolatiers come up with are nothing short of amazing, especially the bark candy, truffles, bon bons, and sponge candy! I am sure your mouth will be watering after you see some of the beautiful chocolate creations!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

A Checklist of 10 Fun and Fantastic Upstate New York Water Parks (Indoor and Outdoor)

Warm weather means heading to the river with a canoe or kayak, or sitting out back playing the the kids under a garden hose, visiting the town community swimming pool, or heading to any of Upstate New York's wonderful lakes. But for many, summer means heading to the waterpark!!

Here is a checklist of 10 of the best waterparks in Upstate New York. This is just a short list, as we know there are plenty that we may have missed. This gallery showcases the big monster waterparks, such as the two Great Escape parks in the Darien Lake and Lake George area, as well as smaller "family waterparks" for all ages.

We have also included both indoor and outdoor waterparks. If you have a favorite in Upstate New York that we missed, please visit our Facebook page and give it a shoutout. We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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