HGTV named the best roadside attractions in New Hampshire, Maine. They're pretty sweet
And these two stops might be the road trip destinations you're looking for.
HGTV ranked the top 50 must-see roadside attractions in the United States, with one for each state, and the Home and Garden Network named two locations as New Hampshire's and Maine's best roadside attractions.
"Most of these stops are located right off major highways for easy hop-out and hop-back in photos," HGTV said. "But there are a couple of gems worth the county road detour that we couldn't resist including."
Here's what HGTV picked as the best and most eye-catching roadside attractions in New Hampshire and Maine.
Chutters, Littleton
HGTV chose Chutters as New Hampshire's most stunning roadside attraction because of its record-breaking confectionary feat as well as its historic longevity.
What HGTV said about it: "No road trip would be complete without snacks, and if you're driving through New Hampshire, you have to stop at Chutters—especially if you have a sweet tooth. Home of the world's longest candy counter, this sugary shop in Littleton, New Hampshire, has been on Main Street for more than 100 years, and it features 112 feet of glass containers with all kinds of rare, nostalgic confections. And while the candy is most famous, don't miss Chutters' homemade fudge and chocolate, too."
You can find Chutters at 43 Main St. in Littleton, New Hampshire. It operates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Grab a bag and choose from the vast array of sours and gummies, gourmet and traditional jellybeans, chocolates, licorice, caramels, and nostalgic pieces," the Chutters website said. "Chutters is a treasure trove of tasty treats!"
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center, Columbia Falls
HGTV chose the Wild Blueberry Heritage Center because of how it highlights one of Maine's most prized culinary achievements: cultivating the wild blueberry.
What HGTV said about it: "If you didn't make a pitstop for a lobster roll, you didn't road trip through Maine. However, The Pine Tree State also boasts another hallmark eat: wild blueberries. And the Wild Blueberry Heritage Center (formerly Wild Blueberry Land) on Route 1 in Columbia Falls is the place to get your fix. Handbuilt by wild blueberry farmers Marie and Dell Emerson in 2001, the bakery-meets-museum is literally shaped like a blueberry, with additional quirky structures to pose with. There's a blueberry pie canopy, a blueberry throne, and inside you'll find tasty treats, from fresh-baked pies to wild blueberry coffee."
You can find the Wild Blueberry Heritage Center at 1067 U.S. Route 1 in Columbia Falls, Maine.
The heritage center operates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., opens its doors starting June 27, and closes its doors on Oct 13, the Wild Blueberry Heritage Center website said.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: HGTV said you must visit Chutters candy counter, Wild Blueberry Land
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