Russell Stover Chocolates in Wildwood

[Rapscallion St Croix]

After seven years of living here, we finally made it to the Russell Stover Factory Store in Wildwood. I was expecting a small gift shop type experience but...Wow. The store is huge and they have a big selection of chocolates, ice cream, jelly beans, brittles with various nuts, etc. In addition to their own brand, they have Whitmans and my favorites, Millionaires. One room has a lot of overstock stuff at discounted prices, so if you don't mind Easter and Valentine's chocs in December, there are bargains there. Definitely a place to take your houseguests.

Also a large sugar-free section.

[charmed59]

Is there a tour?

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Is there a tour?

I don't think it is a factory, just a retail store.

[pacjag]

Deb and Sue Go To Russell Stovers Candy - YouTube (https://youtu.be/_TcKL7yH8xw)

[jacksonbrown]

Most times, staff will offer you a free sample. If not, ask.

[John_W]

Until about five years ago the warehouse looking building on the right side was all that was there with a small white block building attached for a cashier. The place got a little crowded. I guess about 2013 they added the whole main part you see now and changed the facade into the modern facility. I pretty sure there is no manufacturing, just a distribution center.

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This was the old warehouse section that existed

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This left side of the building is only about five years old

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[billethkid]

Their post season/holiday specials are very good bargains.

We replenish our sugar free candy larder every other month.

[xcaligirl]

After seven years of living here, we finally made it to the Russell Stover Factory Store in Wildwood. I was expecting a small gift shop type experience but...Wow. The store is huge and they have a big selection of chocolates, ice cream, jelly beans, brittles with various nuts, etc. In addition to their own brand, they have Whitmans and my favorites, Millionaires. One room has a lot of overstock stuff at discounted prices, so if you don't mind Easter and Valentine's chocs in December, there are bargains there. Definitely a place to take your houseguests.

Also a large sugar-free section.
I found it about a year after being here. Love that place!!! Thanks for advising others to check it out too.

[retiredguy123]

After seven years of living here, we finally made it to the Russell Stover Factory Store in Wildwood. I was expecting a small gift shop type experience but...Wow. The store is huge and they have a big selection of chocolates, ice cream, jelly beans, brittles with various nuts, etc. In addition to their own brand, they have Whitmans and my favorites, Millionaires. One room has a lot of overstock stuff at discounted prices, so if you don't mind Easter and Valentine's chocs in December, there are bargains there. Definitely a place to take your houseguests.

Also a large sugar-free section.
Is it okay to give your sweetie Easter candy on Valentine's Day?

[xlhig]

Is there a tour?
No...it is just a store.

[Mmarr]

Self guided.. no candy is made there..

[dnobles]

Check dates on items bought from the back room

[Kilmacowen]

Went once and gained 5 pounds. Buyer beware!

[Barbscats]

It's just an outlet store so no manufacturing on premise or tour.
The overstock in the warehouse may be a good deal, but do check dates...some is beyond expiration. The best deal are the bins of mix and match in the main store- otherwise prices are close to retail prices. RS owns Whitmans and some of their products are found there as well.

[asianthree]

Keep your receipt if the on sale candy is not good, return, with receipt and will refund you.

[600th Photo Sq]

After seven years of living here, we finally made it to the Russell Stover Factory Store in Wildwood. I was expecting a small gift shop type experience but...Wow. The store is huge and they have a big selection of chocolates, ice cream, jelly beans, brittles with various nuts, etc. In addition to their own brand, they have Whitmans and my favorites, Millionaires. One room has a lot of overstock stuff at discounted prices, so if you don't mind Easter and Valentine's chocs in December, there are bargains there. Definitely a place to take your houseguests.

Also a large sugar-free section.

Actually Whitman's is owned by Russell Stover. FYI :)

[Barefoot]

Also a large sugar-free section.
I was wondering if they had sugar-free candy there.
Thanks for the informative post.

[OhioBuckeye]

No...it is just a store.

Yea, it’s just a store but they only sell candy. Probably one of the biggest that you’ll see for 100 miles around.

[Bjeanj]

Yep, it’s like being a kid in a ... oh, wait. *Just* like that!

Inhaling causes me to gain 5 pounds. Fortunately, it’s not just around the corner, so I don’t get there often.

[Shimpy]

Yea, it’s just a store but they only sell candy. Probably one of the biggest that you’ll see for 100 miles around.

I was told by employee that most of their candy is from Texas.

[OhioBuckeye]

I was told by employee that most of their candy is from Texas.

That’s a possibility, that’s where I live now, & I did see a big Russell Stover building here just south of Ft. Worth but I don’t know if it’s a warehouse or a candy factory! Wouldn’t surprise me. I never looked at the wrapper to see where it was made.

[soldjudy]

They also have the BEST Carmel apples.

[Villagesgal]

Check for cvs, Walgreen. Publix, winn Dixie buy one get one sales. Much cheaper than the Russell Stover store.