Leavenworth, WA

The Alps has been selling candy along a scenic stretch of Washington State's Highway 2 since 1961.

"You literally feel like you're in the Alps. We get the mountains and the river, and all the wildlife, there's a family of geese that come back every summer and raise their babies,” said Tami Prpich, confectioner and manager at the treat stop.

Once inside, you'll find 30 kinds of fudge, colossal amounts of candy, and saltwater taffy by the pound. In flavors you've never tried. Like chicken waffles. Step out of your comfort zone and try taffy flavors like Chili Mango and Maple Bacon. This is also a hotspot for hot sauce.

A lot of the stuff on the shelves is made on-site in a kitchen with a view of the Wenatchee River. "Yeah, we make over 300 items here.” Said Prpich.

There's one treat people drive miles for, Peanut Butter Crunch. Labels on the container warn that it is habit-forming.
“The Peanut Butter Crunch is like the inside of a Butterfinger, but softer,” explained Evan Michael, who’s been entrusted with the secret recipe and keeps the shelves stocked with the stuff.

There’s also plenty of novelty and nostalgia here. In fact, between the Buffalo Wing flavored soda and the candy cigarettes, adults who drop in act like, well, kids in a candy store.

It's no surprise this is a "must stop" for people crossing Stevens Pass and a popular detour for people staying in nearby Leavenworth.