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This Candy Store In Arizona Was Ripped Straight From The Pages Of A Fairytale

Sugar Drop Candy Shop at the Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale is a whimsical candy store offering a wide variety of sweets and nostalgic treats.

Published Feb 17, 2023

Written by 

Katie Lawrence

Calling anyone and everyone with a sweet tooth! Next time you're in the mood to treat yourself, head on over to the Arizona Boardwalk and pay a visit to Sugar Drop Candy Shop. One of the best candy stores in Arizona, this epic dessert destination is a fairytale come to life, complete with bright colors, whimsical décor, and - of course - more candy than you could ever dream of.

You'll feel like a kid in a candy store (literally) when you visit Sugar Drop Candy Shop in Scottsdale. Located on the Arizona Boardwalk, this utopia of sweets is pure heaven for all ages.

Colorful storefront of Sugar Drop Candy Shop with playful decor and large, pastel-colored seating outside.
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Upon stepping inside, you'll instantly find yourself overwhelmed (in the best way possible) by a barrage of bright colors, intoxicating aromas, and shelves lined with delicious confections.

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Brightly colored candy store interior with shelves of sweets, plush toys, and a large candy display in the center.
Arizona Boardwalk

No matter what your favorite time of candy is, rest assured it can be found here. Dig through barrels filled to the brim with nostalgic treats like taffy and lollipops...

A colorful candy store filled with barrels of sweets, vibrant decor, and a panda plush toy in the corner.
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...or peruse the wide array of flavors on the jelly bean wall.

Brightly colored candy shop interior with shelves of sweets, stuffed bears, and a vibrant decor.
Google/Patrick Dunlop

Indulge all of your cravings at the self-service station, where you can mix and match 'til your heart's content, filling up a bag with goodies galore.

A woman and a girl explore a colorful candy store, selecting treats from a display of various candies.
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Don't fret if you have dietary restrictions. The store even offers sugar-free candies, including these decadent chocolate truffles.

Assorted chocolates in clear packaging, displayed in brown boxes on a shelf.
Google/Sugar Drop Candy Shop

While candy is the main attraction, it isn't all Sugar Drop has to offer. You'll also see novelty gifts and trinkets that range from nostalgic games to personalized coffee mugs.

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Colorful boxes of Tiddlywinks game stacked together, featuring playful designs and text on the packaging.
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There's even a hopscotch course that lets kids (and adults) burn off some of that excess energy!

A girl jumps on a colorful hopscotch floor in a vibrant candy store filled with shelves of sweets.
Google/Sugar Drop Candy Shop

A place like this wouldn't be complete without an epic photo-op, and luckily, the store delivers. Take your picture in this massive, colorful Adirondack chair for a memento you'll cherish forever.

A colorful oversized chair at a candy shop with two girls and a woman sitting together, all smiling.
Google/Sugar Drop Candy Shop

Please visit the Arizona Boardwalk website for more information about Sugar Drop Candy Shop, including current hours of operation.

Have you ever been to this epic candy store? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Don't forget to check out our previous article to learn about the other can't-miss attractions at the Arizona Boardwalk.

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The Amazing Flea Market Every Arizonan Needs To Explore At Least Once

Neely’s Korner in Golden Valley, Arizona, is a massive flea market offering both indoor and outdoor shopping with a wide variety of unique items and friendly vendors.

Updated Mar 7, 2024

Written by 

Katie Lawrence

Get ready to take your bargain-hunting experience to a whole new level when you visit Neely's Korner. One of the best flea markets in Arizona - and the largest swap meet in Golden Valley, AZ - this sprawling marketplace offers both indoor and outdoor shopping. You could easily spend an entire day sifting through all of the treasures at this Golden Valley swap meet.

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Located in the small town of Golden Valley, Neely's Korner is not your average, everyday flea market. Boasting indoor and outdoor areas brimming with unique finds, this place is an absolute treasure trove.

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First, let's talk about the outdoor section. It's absolutely huge - as far as the eye can see, vendors are posted up offering anything and everything you could possibly imagine. Not only is the selection vast and varied but the sellers are known for being some of the friendliest people around.

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You'll even see homegrown vegetables and farm-fresh eggs on offer! Nothing beats getting your food straight from the source, and Neely's allows you to do just that.

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Now, we'll focus our attention on the indoor portion of the market. It's just as massive as its outside counterpart; a giant warehouse stuffed to the brim with one-of-a-kind items.

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Spruce up your wardrobe with some new clothing or jewelry, pick up a few new toys for the kids, or give your home a makeover with an impressive array of vintage and modern décor pieces.

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Furniture is also available at this Golden Valley flea market - whether you're in the market for a new sofa or a dining table complete with placemats, rest assured you'll find it here (and at a great price, to boot).

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Google/Kathy Gunn

Other items you'll see include old-fashioned sewing machines, luggage, lawn ornaments, and a whole host of other diamonds in the rough. Make sure you carve out a few hours to explore this sprawling space - trust us when we say you'll need a while to sort through everything.

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Have you ever shopped at Neely's Korner? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience at this Golden Valley swap meet. Tell us in the comments! While you're in Golden Valley, make sure to check out this retro Route 66 attraction:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arizona/coolest-gas-station-az/

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The One-Of-A-Kind Gift Store In Arizona That You Could Spend Hours Exploring

Published Nov 14, 2023

Written by 

Melissa Mahoney

If you love shopping or browsing a store in search of unique gifts and other goods, there's a one-of-a-kind gift store in Arizona you may want to check out. With all sorts of items from artwork and crafts to greeting cards, novelty items, and all sorts of knick-knacks, you could spend hours exploring the shelves and displays at Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards in Phoenix.

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Are you someone who loves to browse a store for items you don't see every day? Want a unique gift to give someone for a holiday or birthday? Well, Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards in Phoenix may be just the place for you!

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Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards/Google Reviews

Located at 1235 East Northern Ave. in Phoenix, Whozitz and Whatzitz first opened in 2013 at a different location. Its current space is larger than the original, and that means more goods to fill the store!

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Within this store, you'll find a wide selection of items that you've probably not seen anywhere else. This alone makes it a fun shopping experience.

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Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards/Google Reviews

Whether it's jewelry, art, or crafts you're after or local food items, you'll find it here.

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Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards/Google Reviews

This store loves to support local vendors, so you'll find plenty of Arizona-made items here, perfect if you want to buy gifts for those who live elsewhere. Whatever the reason that brought you in, you could spend hours shopping at Whozitz and Whatzitz.

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Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards/Google Reviews

If shopping in person isn't your thing but online shopping is, you can add all sorts of unique items to your cart on the Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards website.

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Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards/Google Reviews

Have you ever been to Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards, a one-of-a-kind gift store in Arizona? Let us know! To learn more, visit the Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards website and follow the Whozitz and Whatzitz Unique Gifts and Cards Facebook page.

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