Missouri: The Show Me Chocolate State

Whether they’re enjoying the history and culture of St. Louis and Kansas City, the heritage sites along the Missouri River or the rolling landscape and lakes of the Ozarks, travelers will find plenty of artisanal chocolate confections.

Bailey's Chocolate Bar, St. Louis - Located in historic Lafayette Square, Bailey’s Chocolate Bar tempts visitors with a wide array of confections created with their own blended chocolate, including truffles, cookies, cakes and ice cream. For more information, visit http://www.baileyschocolatebar.com. 

Bankhead Chocolates, Bowling Green - A tradition in Bowling Green for more than 80 years, Bankhead Chocolates hand dips each piece of candy, including their famous chocolate drop turtles, toffees and sugar-free selections. For more information visit http://www.bankheads.com. 

Cabin at Woodmere/Camp Chocolate, Hermann - The three-room Cabin at Woodmere is a getaway located on 23 wooded acres, and offering an 8-acre fishing lake. A hearty, all-chocolate breakfast is available by request. On the menu are French toast stuffed with chocolate chips, chocolate milk and pancakes with chocolate syrup. For more information, call (573) 252-4136. 

The Candy Factory, Columbia - This old-fashioned candy shop in downtown Columbia features candy made fresh on-site.  Upstairs, hand-painted murals give the area a "Candy Land meets Willy Wonka" feel. The upstairs viewing room looks out over the production area where visitors can watch candy production. Call (573) 443-8222 for the best times to see the production area. 

Chip's Chocolate Factory, Kansas City - Located in Crown Center, candy masters at the factory have enticed customers with loaves of creamy fudge for more then 20 years. Visitors can watch fudge-making and enjoy a warm sample. The factory also offers tours for groups of 10 or more. Visit http://kcfudge.com.  

Russell Stover, Kansas City and throughout Missouri - Headquartered in Kansas City for more than 70 years, Russell Stover has grown from a shop in a small bungalow to become the largest producer of hand-dipped chocolate in the world. Visitors can enjoy samples at 12 Russell Stover retail outlets in Missouri, including the 51st Street store in Kansas City, one of the first locations to offer a demonstration kitchen. For more information and a complete listing of stores, visit http://www.russellstover.com.  

Richardson's Candy House, Historic Redings Mill near Joplin – Visitors can watch the candymakers at Richardson's Candy House create such delicacies as their famous chocolate-covered toffee and fudge.  Visitors are treated to free samples. Groups can  schedule tours of the main production area. Richardson's Candy House also has retail stores in Springfield and Carthage. Visit http://www.candyhouse.net.

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