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“The perfect nostalgic candy store”
Opie’s Candy Store is located on Main Street in downtown Mount Airy, North Carolina, the hometown of Andy Griffith and the inspiration for Mayberry on the classic sitcom, ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’ Opie’s specializes in olde-tyme goodies you knew as a kid like Mary Janes, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Big Hunk candy bars. Young and old alike come into to Opie’s from all over America and other parts of the world for the friendly folks and down home sweet treats. When you get a hankerin’ for friendly folks, cold, bottled soda pop out of an old Coke cooler, and fresh delicious candy, come to Opie’s Candy Store. Fill your little brown sack with everything from root beer barrels to double-dipped peanuts to all-day suckers. We have over 500 candies to choose from. We also have hand-dipped ice-cream and home style fudge. Whatever you choose, you’ll be glad you visited Opie’s Candy Store in Mount Airy, NC. So come to Opie’s to rekindle an old memory or make a new one. We’ll be waiting for you!
I saw this was voted one of the best candy stores a few years ago. We've been a few times, and of course had to go back when we were in the area. Perfect place to satisfy that sweet tooth. Lots... Read more
Opie's candy store is a candy store located in historic mount airy North Carolina also known as Mayberry and pays homage to the tv son of Andy Griffith. Traditional candy store that has more... Read more
We went to Opie's candy store and it was OK. It was definitely a tourist trap in my opinion using the OP name like a lot of things here in the city. But they didn't have anything spectacular out... Read more
Opie's Candy Store
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- Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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