New England is littered with establishments claiming to be the oldest, the biggest, or the best. However, there is only one that not only claims to have the longest candy counter in the world , it has a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records to prove it!
In 2000, an employee at Chutters General Store in Littleton, New Hampshire convinced the Guinness Book people to add a new category for the store’s incredible three-tier candy counter, which measures 111 feet, 11-3 / 4 inches and contains approximately 600 candy jars. The photo captures only a small segment of the total extent.
The sheer size of this wall of sweets will surprise you, but even more appealing is the variety of goodies… including sweets that you may not have seen in decades. About a dozen jars contain old-fashioned candy. That’s right – these items cost just a penny a piece. Keep in mind, though, that when you see the equally tempting treats in the hundreds of other jars, you’re likely to go overboard and be surprised when your custom assortment is touched (the candy is priced per pound).
You didn’t think this was just a place for kids, did you?
Allow plenty of time for deliberations on the nostalgic variety of sweets: Sourballs, Gummi Bears, Laffy Taffy, Circus Peanuts, Bullseye Caramel Creams, Necco Wafers, Bit O ‘Honey, Mary Janes, Pixy Stix, Bottle Caps, Regalor Twists, Rock Candy in a rainbow of colors and many, many more, including several sugar-free options. Fill your individual white paper bag with some of your favorites, and then… it’s okay if you decide to decline to share.
There are even more reasons why Chutters is one of the best candy stores in New England. This high street fixture also sells homemade chocolates and fudge, and is stocked with other gourmet New England foods, candles, home furnishings, and gifts you’ll want to peruse when you’re done pacing back and forth across the counter. of sweets, agonizing over her selections.
How to get there: Chutters is located at 43 Main Street in Littleton, a small town in northwestern New Hampshire near the Vermont border. From I-93, take Exit 41 and follow Cottage Street to Littleton. Turn left on Main Street.
For more information: Call 603-444-5787. You can also call Chutters to order your favorite treats.
Other Locations: There’s a second Chutters location open year-round on Main Street in Lincoln, New Hampshire, and while their candy counter isn’t that long, it’s still full of nostalgic, novelty treats. You’ll also find Chutters in a surprising place only during the winter months: in a cabin at the top of a ski slope in Bretton Woods. Chutters on the Mountain is there just when you need a sugary boost to propel you through a few more races. Look for this cute little spin-off tent at the top of the Zephyr High Speed Quad.
