If I have driven past this place once, I have driven past this place a thousand times over the years, coming and going north and south to and from Pennsylvania. I always get a kick that the Gateway Candyland is located right next door to the Gateway Liquor shop, which you can see to the far right in the bottom left photo. (Something for the kids, something for Mom & Dad. . . now shut up and let us drive!) I never actually stopped in these roadside dens of indulgence, however, always intent on making time, always attached to my “usual” places for pulling off and taking breaks.

But today, in the spirit of this blog, I decided to break the ice and stop in. Candy was there! What did I expect? I wish I could tell you that I was strong and resisted. . . .but I did not leave empty handed.