If you’re traveling Route 1 through Scarborough, you’ll want to make time for a sweet detour that isn’t really a detour at all. Len Libby Chocolatier has been a Maine candy institution since 1926, but it’s best known for one unusual resident: Lenny, the world’s only life-size chocolate moose.

Standing over 8 feet tall and weighing in at 1,700 pounds of pure milk chocolate, Lenny has been delighting travelers for decades. He’s joined by a smaller pond of white chocolate geese, making for one of the quirkiest (and most delicious-smelling) photo ops on Route 1.

Why It’s Worth the Stop

Of course, Len Libby is more than just a moose. The shop is packed with handmade chocolates, buttercrunch, fudge, and seasonal sweets. Saltwater taffy, chocolate-dipped blueberries, and Maine maple candy are just a few of the local favorites. The candy counter alone could make this a destination, but it’s the blend of whimsical roadside attraction and true chocolatier craft that keeps people coming back.

It’s also air-conditioned,a welcome stop for road trippers in the heat of summer.

Know Before You Go

Location: 419 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME, directly on Route 1

Hours: Open daily; hours vary by season

Parking: Free, on-site lot

Accessibility: Step-free entry and wide aisles

Pro Tip: Snap your photo with Lenny before shopping, you don’t want your chocolates melting in your hand while you linger

Nearby on Route 1

Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center: Canoe, kayak, or birdwatch, just a short drive south

O’Reilly’s Cure Restaurant & Bar: Relaxed pub with outdoor seating nearby

Maine Indoor Karting: For a totally different kind of family fun, just minutes away