Wonka hits theaters this December, and the latest sugar-coated adventure with the whimsical candy maker and his Oompa Loompa chocolatiers is certain to be a treat for moviegoers this holiday season. You can celebrate the release like a golden ticket winner by hitting the road in your RV, making plans to visit a chocolate factory or candy shop, and delighting in some decadent desserts along the way. RV Trader is sharing five of the sweetest RVing destinations in the US to map out for your next trip.
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1. Hershey’s Chocolate World – Hershey, Pennsylvania
Maybe the most well-known candy experience on the globe, Hershey’s Chocolate World in central Pennsylvania is open all year with free entry for a glimpse at how their best-selling candies are made. Adjacent to the amusement park, yet another RV destination to visit, Hershey’s Chocolate World also offers premium attractions, including a tasting experience and a chance to create your own candy bar with custom ingredients and a specially designed wrapper. Plan for a longer stay here with the entire family to check out chocolate tours, performances, and the Great Candy Expedition train tour.
RV Parks: Hersheypark has its own Camping Resort with accommodations for RVs and extended stays, so it’s easy to plan your visit to the Chocolate World. There are also a number of campgrounds and cottages found within communities surrounding Hershey in case you’d like to book a stay somewhere nearby.
2. Jelly Belly – Fairfield, California
A colorful candy experience, the Jelly Belly factory in Northern California should be the next delicious destination on your RV trip. Take a self-guided tour and wander around the factory for a close look at candy-making with over 100 different flavors of jelly beans and tastings. Bursting with family fun and endless entertainment, you can enjoy interactive exhibits, jelly bean art, games, shopping, dining, and more confections with their chocolate and wine experience, plus free RV parking while you’re there.
RV Parks: For a longer stay near Jelly Belly, explore your options in and around Fairfield with RV accommodations and hookups. Midway RV Park, Tradewinds RV Park, and Vineyard RV Park are just a few of your choices.
3. M&M’s Store – Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, New York
A candy-filled scrumptious stop at one of the M&M’s stores around the country is top of the list for RVers with a love for chocolate. While you might have to find RV parking and accommodations when you plan your trip, you’ll find stores right in the center of tourist attractions and entertainment at Disney Springs in Florida, Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, Times Square in New York, and Showcase Mall off the Vegas Strip. Each spot has their own take on unique flavor and color combos of the beloved candies, plus virtual experiences and merch to bring home.
RV Parks: While the M&M’s Store in Times Square and off the Vegas Strip aren’t exactly fit for larger RVs, you can find campgrounds outside of the city. Fort Wilderness near Disney Springs is one option for accommodating RVs with full hookups. There is a designated lot for RVs at Mall of America, plus more camping destinations surrounding Bloomington.
4. Pez Visitor Center – Orange, Connecticut
An iconic candy with nearly a century worth of history backing the name, PEZ Visitor Center is worth the pitstop in Orange, Connecticut, giving RVers a tasty visit with more to learn about this one-of-a-kind candy. The Visitor Center comes with a self-guided and interactive tour with an up close look at the world’s largest Pez dispenser, a custom Pez motorcycle, and a Pez scavenger hunt. If you’re a collector, see what they have in store with novelty Pez dispensers and fruitful flavors to pair.
RV Parks: There is RV parking at Pez Visitor Center, while Totoket Valley RV Park is less than a 30-minute drive and has full hookups.
5. Ben & Jerry’s Factory – Waterbury, Vermont
What might be America’s favorite ice cream maker, the Ben & Jerry’s Factory Experience in Vermont rounds out our list with fun guided tours of their top-of-the-line ice cream plant. You’ll see how their pint-sized flavors come together, starting in their flavor lab and going from there. Park your RV for the visit and do a tasting, shop all-things Ben & Jerry’s for souvenirs, bring your kids to the playground, and get a look at the Dearly De-pinted graveyard full of former flavors.
RV Parks: You can park your RV at the Factory and there are a ton of options for camping around scenic Vermont, including Limehurst Lake Campgrounds, Maplewoods Campground, and Mountain View Campground. Check for availability and accommodations when you plan your trip.
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The wonderful world of Wonka comes to the big screen soon, and you can make the most of it with an indulgent road trip with your RV to these delightful destinations. Plan ahead and make reservations if it’s necessary so you can satisfy your sweet tooth. When you’re ready to roll, see the largest inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles from the nation’s leading network for RVs at RVTrader.com!
