Littleton, New Hampshire, United States--A visit to
Chutters in Littleton, New Hampshire, is a trip to Candyland where the air is delicious with the mouth-watering scents of candy and fresh-made fudge; Chutters candy counter runs the entire length of the store; an impressive 112 feet of gleaming glass jars filled with brightly colored candy sets the world record for being the
World's Longest Candy Counter, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.
"Home of the World’s Longest Candy Counter, a visit to Chutters is a trip to Candyland where the air is delicious with the mouth-watering scents of candy and fresh-made fudge. Chutters has something for candy lovers young and old in a lively, fun-filled atmosphere," the
chutters.com says.
"The longest counter of its kind anywhere, Chutters candy counter runs the entire length of the store. An impressive 112 feet of gleaming glass jars filled with brightly colored candy ranging from yesterday’s favorites and hard-to-find flavors, to the best of today’s most sought-after treats.
"Grab a bag and choose from the vast array of sours and gummies, gourmet and traditional jellybeans, chocolates, licorice, caramels, and nostalgic pieces. Chutters is a treasure trove of tasty treats!"
"A presence on Littleton’s Main Street since the late 1800s, Chutters is a not-to-be-missed destination for visitors and local residents alike. First-time visitors will be enchanted by all the assortments and excited to fill their bags with many favorites. Locals drop by regularly to pick up a pound of Chutters’ famous fudge, or to purchase goodie bags and favors for parties, weddings, holidays, and other special occasions," the
official website says.
"Chutters is named for its original owner, Frederick George Chutter, a Congregational minister who came to Littleton to preach, but instead resigned his ministry for the dry goods business, eventually becoming a well-loved and prominent member of the community.
"A brochure from the era claims, “Mr. Chutter is a warm-hearted, cordial, and enthusiastic man, of optimistic temperament, and much interested in the welfare of Littleton.” More than 100 years later, the shop retains his name and the hospitality for which Chutter’s General Store was renowned, and is still resonating throughout this delightful shop today."
"You can measure the length of the candy counter at Chutters by the ticker along the front that marks each inch of its world record 112 feet, or you can measure its length by the vast offerings from its more-than-500 jars," the Forbes says.
"The store's candy counter is full of both the familiar (like 10 flavors of licorice twists) and the curious (candy boulders and candy gemstones). There's also an enormous specialty chocolate area with more than 170 varieties of nut clusters and caramels, and a house-made fudge counter, offering a mix of 50 traditional and not-so-traditional flavors, like carrot cake, dark chocolate sea salt caramel and orange creamsicle.
"As much as Chutters is about satisfying your sweet tooth, it's also about scratching a nostalgic itch. No matter which decade you grew up in, there's something at the candy store that will bring you back to your childhood."
"Easily my five year old’s favorite assignment yet… we traveled to New Hampshire to experience the longest candy counter in the world! Chutters in Littleton, NH, is not just a candy store—it’s a beloved institution, a sweet haven for locals and tourists alike.
"Stretching over 112 feet, this mesmerizing display showcases an astonishing variety of candies, chocolates, and sweets from all corners of the globe. Walking along the candy counter feels like embarking on a nostalgic journey through childhood memories, with jars upon jars of colorful confections lining the shelves," the Journeys and Jaunts says.
"Visitors to Chutters are greeted with an overwhelming array of choices, from classic favorites like gummy bears and licorice to more exotic treats like Japanese Kit Kats and British chocolates. The store prides itself on offering something for everyone, whether you have a penchant for old-fashioned sweets or a craving for the latest candy trends. There are over 600 jars of candy and no two are the same."
"New England is home to one of the very best places in the country to find a sweet treat, according to a new ranking. USA Today readers voted for their favorite candy stores across America, and Chutters in Littleton, New Hampshire landed at No. 3.
"The shop has been on Main Street since the late 1800s and holds the Guinness World Record for longest continuous candy counter at nearly 112 feet," the CBS News says."
"Littleton, New Hampshire may be a small town with a population of just under 6,000, but it is home to something that is the biggest of its kind in the world. Candy store Chutters features a world record for the longest candy counter at 112 feet.
"The counter is lined with more than 500 candy jars featuring everything from 70 flavors of jelly beans to 170 varieties of nut clusters and caramels. This candy utopia also leans on the nostalgia, appealing to both children and adults," the
Bake Magazine says.
"Chutters has been a presence on Littleton’s Main Street since the late 1800’s. It has become a point of pride for residents there, and a major tourist attraction for the area. Chutters is named for its original owner, Frederick George Chutter, a Congregational minister who came to Littleton to preach, but eventually opened a dry goods business."
"Discover the sweet life! Home of the world's longest candy counter, Chutters is where the air is delicious with mouth-watering scents of candy and fresh made fudge," the White Mountains says.
"Something for candy lovers young and old in a lively, fun-filled atmosphere."
"The candy counter at Chutters is an incredible 112 feet long, lined with more than 500 glass jars of “penny” candy (in reality, the candy costs the money = not cheap),"
The Vacation Gals says.
"Don a plastic glove (yay for hygiene!) and pick from gumballs, M&Ms, Skittles, Sugar Daddys, lollipops, licorice, Tootsie Rolls, caramels, jawbreakers…
"If you forgo the loose little pieces of candy that is are charged by weight, you can also buy individually wrapped larger items, like full size candy bars and ring pops, priced per piece. And the fudge? Delicious! We sampled some particularly delicious Creamsicle (orange and vanilla) fudge from the small pieces on the counter."
"The candy counter really is the longest in the world -- they even have a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records to prove it," the Only In Your State says.
"This is a sugar lover's paradise. And when you've finished exploring the candy counter, treat yourself to some homemade fudge.
"The homemade fudge and chocolates are to die for. Chutters is so popular, they now have locations in Lincoln and Bretton Woods. However, their original location in Littleton is definitely the most popular."
"If you’ve been searching for the world’s longest candy counter (and who isn’t?), search no more. The crown is worn by Chutters in Littleton, New Hampshire," the Atlas Obscura says.
"This stalwart Main Street store – a Littleton presence for over a hundred years – goes back to a dry goods merchant who started out as a minister, one with maybe more “sweet tooth” than “fire & brimstone.”
"Today Chutters boasts a 112-foot long candy counter, and with a certificate from the folks at the Guinness Book of World Records, honoring them as the owners of what is officially the longest candy counter in the world, who wants to argue with them?"
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