

But there are also Halloween-themed peeps, including jack-o'-lantern variations. Peeps - More of an Easter tradition, these Just Born marshmallow confections come bird-shaped and covered in a candy-sugar coating. Hot Tamales - A cinnamon-flavored favorite from Just Born provides candy lovers with some spice and heat on Halloween. Originally introduced by Philadelphia’s Goldenberg family. Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews - These Just Born creations combine chocolate, roasted peanuts, and molasses for a chewy, bite-sized treat. See below for a list of Pennsylvania-made candy brands perfect for the trick or treat bowl or Halloween party: (Some Hershey products were acquired from other non-Pennsylvania companies over the years, and are produced out of state, so City Paper excluded those.) And the candy giant Hershey is still based in the central Pennsylvania town that shares its name, and has a few plants located within the state. Boyer Candy creates delicious treats in Altoona and even recently resurrected a Pittsburgh favorite. Just Born makes beloved confectioneries in Bethlehem in the eastern part of the state. There are three major companies that are headquartered and produce candy in Pennsylvania. What can be better than making a kid's day while supporting local businesses and workers? Not much. However, Pennsylvania also offers a nice and varied selection of state-made, mass-produced candies packaged perfectly for trick-or-treaters.


Those are all great, but people probably aren’t handing out craft-made chocolate truffles on Halloween. The state-made candy selection is too extensive to list in one article, with each region having several local companies that produce their own chocolates, taffy, and other confectionery. The Keystone State is filled with popular and delicious brands of pretzels, potato chips, and that Halloween staple, candy.

No matter what your interests are, there are some must-visit attractions in Pennsylvania that you really don’t want to miss out on. What are the top must-visit attractions in Pennsylvania?
