Indulge Your Tastebuds:
Wayne County’s irresistible Chocolate Paradise
Ready for a chocolatey adventure?
Take a delicious journey along Richmond/Wayne County’s Chocolate Trail! With your official Chocolate Trail passport in hand, you’ll visit 16 scrumptious stops featuring locally-made, chocolate-inspired treats. From a nostalgic 1890s candy factory to delightful bakeries, ice cream parlors, cozy cafés, and charming shops, sweet surprises await at every turn.
The best part? It’s completely free!
Swing by the Old National Road Welcome Center at 5701 National Rd. E., Richmond to pick up your FREE chocolate trail passport and receive your “Certified Chocolate Lover” sticker!
Welcome Center Hours:
Summer (May 1 – Oct 31):
Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM–5 PM | Sat: 9 AM–5 PM | Sun: 10 AM–4 PM
Winter (Nov 1 – April 30):
Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM–5 PM | Sat: 10 AM–4 PM | Closed Sunday – (But no worries – on Sundays, you can still grab a passport and other brochures from our 24-hour vestibule!)
Unlock prizes when checking in at participating locations.
After visiting 10 merchants, return to the Welcome Center to receive a free Certified Chocolate Lover
shirt to help commemorate your chocolate journey!
Come for the chocolate but stay for the antique shopping, bustling boutiques, exquisite cuisine and so much more.
*Please Note: Everyone participating in the chocolate trail must have a passport.
If you previously had download a digital version of the chocolate trail, please stop by the Welcome Center to get the newest updated paper passport. Digital access is no longer valid!
