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Candytopia, a colorful, Instagramable wonderland filled with large candy sculptures and paintings, opened in Buckhead at Lenox Marketplace in February. Before you go, here's what you need to know. (Hint: Bring socks, a fully charged phone, and prepare for confetti.)

Edited by Mara Shalhoup Photograph by Wedig + Laxton; Lettering by James Victore; Food by Kamayan ATL 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