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Candy Land in Grand Rivers: A Delicious Kentucky Tradition

May 13, 2014 by Joi Sigers 9 Comments

Candy Land in Grand Rivers, Ky

When it comes to talking about wonderful Kentucky food, one of the first places that pops into my head is Candy Land near Kentucky Lake (Hwy 62, Grand Rivers, to be exact – see map below). This wonderful Kentucky landmark brings back wonderful memories for any of us who have been visiting Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between the Lakes for as long as we can remember.  Each time we drive by or walk into Candy Land, it’s like I’m a little girl all over again – trying hard to take it all in at once and wondering how something so deliciously perfect can even exist!

I can remember visiting Candy Land when I was really young – the moment wouldn’t have been more magical if I’d stepped into Santa’s Workshop.  If fact, then (and now) you’d never convince me that Santa could come up with candy this good.

Sorry, Santa. I’m just keeping it real.

Candy Land in Grand Rivers, Ky

We almost always buy Pecan Logs on our trips to Candy Land and by “almost always,” I mean every single time. We don’t stop there, of course. We also buy a great assortment of other candies to eat on the way back home and we stock up for candy to last us until our next visit.

On a recent trip, we got Chocolate Covered Apricots and a bag of DELICIOUS Chocolate and Coconut candy. Every candy at Candy Land is out of this world and is unlike anything you can find in any grocery store. This candy tastes like you made it at home… assuming you’re a great cook, that is.

If you have to eat gluten free, be sure to read the ingredients which are printed on the tabs of each bag of candy.  I’ve found that A LOT of candy doesn’t have any flour or other sources of gluten in it, but some do and it’s just better to be safe than sorry.

The next time you’re around Kentucky Lake, the LBL, or Lake Barkley, promise me you’ll stop in Candy Land. You’ll fall in love with candy all over again.

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Filed Under: Grand Rivers, Kentucky Food Tagged With: candy, Candy Land, Grand Rivers, Kentucky food, Kentucky Lake


Comments

  1. Soraya Assar says

    January 7, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    I always loved coming here and I brought my son and then my grand children. The owner is a wonderful man. I really hope someone will continue his tradition with the great love he obviously has for what he does.

  2. Joi Sigers says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Soraya, I totally agree! I could never imagine going to the lakes without Candy Land – I’m actually craving some of their candy right now! – Joi (“Joy”)

  3. vanessa reynolds says

    April 30, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    I also went to candy land as a child. Almost every weekend as time passed I took my son and now it is my granddaughter’s turn. I hope it is open now. It was closed last summer

  4. Lisa says

    August 22, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    My family lives in the area & unfortunately we do not get there often, but when we do I have to go to Candy Land – they are the only place I’ve known that sells peanut brittle without the peanuts….so good! I may be going there in 2 months so I hope they still sell this specialty item??!!

  5. Joi Sigers says

    August 31, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    We stop in as often as possible. They’re always so friendly and the candy is out of this world. They’ve started carrying adorable little souvenirs and gifts too – I almost always find something I want to pick up for myself or one of my daughters. I’ve never tried their peanut brittle without peanuts but I’m going to look for it next time I’m in there. I think I’m going to try some, too, the next time I make peanut brittle! ~ Joi (“Joy”)

  6. Don Kissel says

    July 6, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    Is this the same candy land when I was a kid. Back in the mid sixties we would load up in the car and mom and dad would head thru Kentucky. I think it was outside Henderson on the way to Morganfield? Us kids went nuts when we started seeing the signs 5 miles to Candyland, then welcome to Candyland. Part of my childhood.

  7. Joi Sigers says

    September 1, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    It could be! It’s near Kentucky Dam and I, too, remember it fondly from my childhood! Their pecan log rolls are delicious!

  8. Sandy says

    December 14, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    Are they still open? Their phone number is not working.

  9. Joi Sigers says

    February 29, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    Yes, they are still open but not as much during the winter months. They are closed during the week, so I’d definitely try on the weekends. The owner is such a sweetheart – I look forward to seeing him each visit as much as I do eating the candy! Most things in the lakes region pretty much go to sleep during the winter and awaken when spring comes.

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