Chocolate is the guilty pleasure we all feel good about. Whether you love milk, dark, semi-sweet, or something else (or all of the above) the creaminess captivates our taste buds. The richness rewards us. The calories…well, who are we kidding?

Anyone can grab a run-of-the-mill candy bar and mindlessly munch, but true chocolate lovers want more out of their chocolate experience. The best of the best is always best, so when you’re ready to go all-out, go to these places below.

These 5 yummy places in the U.S. are amazing in terms of their chocolate goodness. Those who can never get enough chocolate must visit and indulge. Don’t worry about your waistline...it’s worth it! Happy (and hungry) travels!

Hershey Park – A Pennsylvania Playground For Chocoholics

Hershey Park has all the fun of an amusement park with plenty of extras. There is so much to explore, and the overarching chocolate theme makes everything so much sweeter. There is even a chocolate spa as well as dining destinations with chocolate treats on the menu. Take in a show, go on the rides, and eat, eat, eat! Ain't that sweet!?

Folks who come here know it’ll be an amazing indulgence and kids and adults alike could spend days here having fun (and feasting). Taking home sweet souvenirs makes the trip worthwhile because nobody gets tired of too much chocolate! Whoever came up with the idea for this place is a genius, or at least had a sweet tooth the size of the solar system.

Taza Chocolate Factory Tour, Boston – Explore…And Eat!

While buying chocolate is a treat in itself, learning where it comes from and seeing how it is made makes the experience so much more meaningful.

At Taza Chocolate Factory, the hands-on adventure is as delicious as their stone-ground specialty chocolate. The skilled workers here take great pride in their culinary confections, and the process is more complex than one would imagine. Once you see what goes into making their unbelievable chocolate, every bite you take will be especially savored.

Working there must be tempting, but the take-home treats are like an everyday bonus check!

Jacques Torres, New York – Masterpieces From The Master

They may call NYC the “Big Apple,” but when you stop into Jacques Torres’ place, it’s all about the chocolate. This grand gourmet store is filled throughout with some of the finest chocolates found anywhere. Not only do they taste terrific, but the artistry put into every morsel is magnificent.

Once you try a piece of chocolate from here, eating the “cheap” stuff just won’t cut it. Plus, the other treats like freshly-baked cookies and super sweet specialty drinks are so rich and flavorful, you’ll ditch any diet to have another taste.

Remember his signature bonbons when you gift a loved one this Valentine’s Day. Then again, any time of year is chocolate season…especially when it’s this good. When you're in the city, you must make it a priority to stop in. It's too good to pass up.

It’s Sugar – Las Vegas Has Never Been So Sinfully Sweet

Las Vegas is the place to go to get a bit out of your element to do the unexpected. Stop into It’Sugar for an experience you will surely enjoy to the max. The colorful and cute store is stocked with so many sweets, including a wide array of OMG! chocolate candies.

The extensive chocolate offerings are all over the map, so be sure to spend lots of time inside the store perusing before you purchase. “Sin City” is a chocoholic’s dream come true.

There are other locations around the country, so check their site and see if there’s one near you too. But it’s always better in Las Vegas if you're able to get there.

K Chocolatier By Diane Kron, Beverly Hills – California Dreamin’ Is Delicious

Beverly Hills, CA is known for luxury and high-end lifestyles, but that doesn’t mean chocolate can’t be classy enough for this town.

Diane Kron makes exquisite chocolate treats that cater to the crowds, whether they are locals or there for a visit. She makes pretty gifts, but be sure to reward yourself as well.

From truffles in a wide array of flavors and fillings to amazing full chocolate bars, even drinking chokolate (yes, spelled with a “k”), the offerings are outrageously decadent. The Beverly Hills bunch are willing to splurge for something so special. You will too!