Featured Tour #1 - Daffin's Candies

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Ever seen a 400-pound turtle? Maybe - but have you seen one made out of solid milk chocolate?

At Daffin's Candies in Sharon, you'll find a whole menagerie of gigantic chocolate critters. That turtle is joined by a herd of deer, an elephant family, and more in "Chocolate Kingdom" at Daffin's State Street location. And while you can't chow down on any of the giant chocolate animals, you're sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth - Daffin's 15,000-square-foot retail space is considered "The World's Largest Candy Store."

The Daffin's Factory is actually a few miles away, in Farrell. You'll start your tour with a short videotape, detailing the history of chocolate and some background on Daffin's operation. From there, it's off to the production floor, where you'll see the two 10,000 pound tanks that hold the materials that will soon be transformed into delicious chocolate!

The tour continues throughout the plant - including the intriguing "bar line," where up to 3,000 bars are wrapped per hour! Of course, there are free samples for all at the end of the tour, as well as a factory store where you can purchase more.

Anytime is a good time to visit Daffin's Candies, but the tour is especially popular in the month leading up to Easter. The annual Swizzle Stick Day (the Sunday before Palm Sunday) is a tradition - free swizzle sticks are dipped into a fresh milk chocolate fountain and passed out to all! Don't miss it!

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Fun Facts

• Daffin's was founded in 1903!
• Chocolate sales took off in the 1920's, after the introduction of air conditioning!
• Demand for Daffin's chocolate soared after the introduction of a solid chocolate bunny!
• Daffin's is still run by members of the Daffin family!
• The Daffin's tour lasts 35 minutes.