Visiting Gene and Boots Candies in Western PA

Gene and Boots Candies along Route 22 near Greensburg, PA.
Gene and Boots Candies along Route 22.

Gene and Boots Candies is a third generation family business and a western PA tradition!

The candy counter at Gene and Boots candy store along Route 22 in Westmoreland County PA
The candy counter.

Gene and Boots specializes in homemade chocolates, and also offers 20 different varieties of their own homemade hard ice-cream.

New baby-themed chocolates at Gene and Boots Candies near Greensburg, PA.
New baby-themed chocolate candy.

Gene and Boots has four western PA locations, including the main location in Perryopolis where the candy is made.

The factory where Gene and Boots chocolates are made.
The chocolate factory along Route 51 in Perryopolis,

There are also locations in Uniontown, Charleroi, and Greensburg.

Gene and Boots sign along Route 22 in Westmoreland County.
The Greensburg location along Route 22.

The sheer variety of candies at Gene and Boots is staggering, and it’s all delicious!

PIck your favorite candy selection at Gene and Boots along Route 22 in Westmoreland County.
Pick your favorite candy selection.

They’ve got chocolate for hunters.

Milk chocolate hunting-themed candy at Gene and Boots.
Milk chocolate hunting-themed candy.

They’ve got chocolate for music aficionados.

Milk chocolate music-themed candy at Gene and Boots.
Music-themed chocolates.

And of course for each holiday they’ve got a variety of candy options.

Gene and Boots Christmas candy.
Christmas candy.

Easter and Christmas are especially great times to check out Gene and Boots.

Gene and Boots Easter candy.
Gene and Boots Easter candy.

For the most up-to-date hours and directions to any of the Gene and Boots locations in western PA, visit their OFFICIAL WEBSITE.

Gene and Boots candy store and chocolate factory in Perryopolis Pennsylvania.
The candy store and chocolate factory along Route 51 in Perryopolis.

And if this is the first you’ve ever heard of Gene and Boots, you can thank me AFTER you’ve tried some of their fantastic candy or ice cream.

Christmas candy at Gene and Boots candy store along Route 22 in Westmoreland County PA.
Christmas candy at Gene and Boots in western PA.

Even the outside of the chocolate factory in Perryopolis will bring a smile to your face!

Gingerbread House decorations at the Perryopolis location of Gene and Boots candy store.
Gingerbread house decorations at the Perryopolis location.

Nearby Attractions

12 Must-See Attractions in Fayette County is your guide to the best things to do near the home of Gene and Boots Candies.

Fallingwater as seen from the "Classic View" on the Visitor Center map.
Fallingwater in Fayette County on a winter day.

8 Must-See Attractions in Westmoreland County will show you the best things to see and do near the the Gene and Boots Greensburg location.

Mortar outside the Fort Ligonier museum.
Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County.

And for you eastern PA candy lovers – Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium near Gettysburg just may be the best (and only) elephant-themed candy store in Pennsylvania!

Elephants and candy everywhere you look at MIster Ed's Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium.
Elephants and candy everywhere you look at MIster Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium.

Also be sure to check out my Roadside Attractions page for directions to more of PA’s most interesting roadside pit stops.

The Bedford Coffee Pot, August 2021.
The giant Bedford Coffee Pot.

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