The Sweetest Story Ever Told - Pennsylvania

Indulge in a delicious day exploring Pennsylvania’s rich chocolate-making heritage—because history is obviously better when it’s dipped in chocolate.

The flavorful adventure begins at Asher’s Chocolates Factory, one of America’s longest-running family-owned chocolate companies. They’ve been crafting sweets since 1892—basically proof that chocolate is the real secret to longevity. Now in its fifth generation, Asher’s invites guests to take a self-guided stroll along the “Candy Corridor,” where large viewing windows reveal chocolatiers hard at work stirring, molding, and resisting the urge to eat everything themselves. The visit wraps up in the factory candy shop, where you can browse (and inevitably buy) a wide variety of award-winning chocolates and sugar-free treats—because balance.

After this noble start, we head to Lansdale Tavern for a relaxing lunch. Expect classic comfort food, friendly service, and—just in case you thought you were done—a chocolatey dessert to keep the theme going strong.

In the afternoon, the tour continues to Raymer’s Candies, a beloved shop known for crafting fresh candies daily using traditional recipes dating back to the late 1880s. Guests will have time to browse the charming store and explore the historic surroundings of Doylestown—a perfect chance to walk off at least one truffle.

This delightful day trip blends history, local flavor, and irresistible sweets, sending everyone home happily indulged—and possibly googling “how much chocolate is too much chocolate.”