If you’ve ever wandered through Columbia State Park during the holidays, you may have caught a glimpse of the candy makers lovingly creating these delicious peppermint wonders. Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes — the candy canes are still made the old-fashioned way at Nelson’s Candy Kitchen in Columbia. Visitors can watch through the window every Saturday and Sunday at noon and 1 p.m. from the end of November through the weekend before Christmas.

We no longer host inside Candy Cane Tours but please join us in the park to watch the process through our large kitchen windows and enjoy a warm sample.

Happy Holidays!