For the epicurean explorer, there’s no sweeter adventure
than a trek on the Richmond- Wayne County Chocolate Trail. Wayne County is the perfect territory for the
trail because it is so like chocolate!
Just as chocolate is delicious because it’s a perfect
combination of fabulous ingredients like butter, sugar, and cocoa, Wayne County is a wonderful place to spend
time because it’s comprised of
especially satisfying towns, people, and places.
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On the self-guided Chocolate Trail, an adventure awaits to
please all the senses. Flashing a
Chocolate Trail passport from one side of Wayne County to the other allows those
in pursuit of taste sensations to experience such delights as a legendary
chocolate covered caramel at Abbott’s Candy Store abbottsalso.com in Hagerstown, delectable Greek creams from Olympian Candies which has been located downtown Richmond since 1909, and even a glass of
chocolate-raspberry wine at J&J Winery jjwinery.com
in Richmond.
Warm Glow Candles warmglow.com in
Centerville provides a chocolate scented votive that creates a delicious
ambiance in any room of the house, and there are numerous other trail markers
with scrumptious treats and special surprises.
It’s recommended to plan most stops Tuesday through Saturday as a few
places are closed Sunday and Monday.
This year, in addition to the already established chocolate
delight destinations on the trail, an overnight feature has been added to
accommodate those who want to extend the sweet experience into the evening or
use it as the theme for a getaway weekend.
Chocolate Trail overnight packages include: “Chocolate Daze” at the Quality Inn in
Richmond; “For the Love of Chocolate” at Philip W. Smith B&B and Martha E.Parry B&B in Richmond; “For Chocolate Lovers Only” at The Potter’s WheelB&B in Richmond; “Sweet Chocolate Dreams” at Best Western in Richmond; “The
Chocolate Escape” at Country Keep Cabins in Centerville; “For Those Who Love
Chocolate” at the Historic Lantz House Inn in Centerville; and “Sweet On
Chocolate” at Holiday Inn in Richmond.
Step off on the Chocolate Trail year round by visiting the
Old National Road Welcome Center, 5701 National Road East, Richmond, IN (I-70,
Exit 156A), to obtain your FREE chocolate passport. For more information about the Chocolate
Trail and overnight packages, or to learn more about other activities in
Richmond-Wayne County Indiana, visit www.VisitRichmond.org
or call 800-828-8414.
Quality components are essential whether creating
palate-pleasing fare or welcoming communities.
An outing on Richmond-Wayne County’s Chocolate Trail provides ample
opportunities to enjoy both. Get your
passport today and forge a trail and a memory you won’t forget.
Written by:
Clare Seffrin Bond, a writer, life coach and marketing specialist, lives and
works in Richmond, Indiana. A native of Wayne County, Clare enjoys exploring
the historical sites of the area, as well as the many new locations offering
excellent cuisine and live music. www.theroadtoclarity.com
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