One of Boise’s sweetest pieces of history is inviting you inside! 🍬🏭
I was invited behind the scenes at Idaho Candy Company to watch them make their famous Owyhee Butter Toffee—and now YOU can sign up for a Wednesday tour, too! 🙌
This Idaho original began in 1901, when founder T.O. Smith made candy at home and sold it door-to-door from shoeboxes. Fast-forward 125 years, and the company is still making sweet memories in the same downtown Boise factory it has called home since 1909. ❤️
You probably recognize a few of their classics: Idaho Spud Bars, Old Faithful Bars, Cherry Cocktail Bars, Huckleberry Gems, and that buttery, crunchy Owyhee Butter Toffee! 🍫
Tours are now LIVE on their website! The free, 30-minute experience takes you upstairs to watch the toffee-making process and ask questions along the way.
📍 412 S. 8th Street, downtown Boise
🗓 Wednesday tours—reserve ahead because spots are limited!
💻 Visit idahospud.com and tap “Tours” to sign up.
A few things to know: Guests must be ages 4+, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and skip loose jewelry. This historic factory requires climbing stairs and isn’t wheelchair accessible.
Save this for a sweet Boise outing, and send it to someone who would love a little history with their candy! 🍬✨
