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25 Best Factory Tours in America for Families Who Love to Go Behind the Scenes

Find out what it takes to construct a jellybean, giant plane and everything in between.

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After a prolonged period of being stuck at home, some families are looking to travel again. And while the COVID-19 pandemic means that precautions still have to be taken, and not every destination is up and running at 100% capacity, there's still plenty of unique experiences out there that are once again open to the public.

The following factory tours and appropriate for kids, are well-reviewed by families and are currently open to visitors (or will be opening soon). But you might want to book ahead — some require timed tickets or reservations before you visit. But when you're done, you'll all know a little bit more about how the world around you is made.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory (Louisville, Kentucky)

Swing by to see how baseball bats are made — this company has been churning them out since 1884. Your family can walk through the factory production line and watch the wood chips fly! Everyone can try out bats from iconic players, like Babe Ruth and Derek Jeter. With plenty of photo ops (including your crew inside a giant baseball mitt) and a free mini bat souvenir for every guest, this tour will be a home run. Open daily; $ 18 for adults, $11 for ages 6 – 12, free for ages 5 and under

Jelly Belly Visitor Center & Factory (Fairfield, California)

From your perch above the production line, you’ll witness all the steps — slurry, steam bath, glossy application — it takes to create the gourmet jellybeans that have been a thing since the late 1800s. Video screens provide close-ups and fun facts (like it takes 1 – 2 weeks to make a jellybean). Feeling hungry? Stop at the café for a jellybean-shaped pizza. Open daily (but factory workers are typically there only on weekdays), $5 for adults, $2 for ages 2 and up, free for younger kids

The Kazoo Factory Tour Experience (Beaufort, South Carolina)

After learning the ins and outs of kazoo-making during a factory walk-through, everyone gets to create their own instrument to take home. A built-in souvenir is music to our ears! Open Monday to Friday, $9 for adults, $7 for ages 4 – 11, free for younger kids

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PEZ Visitor Center (Orange, Connecticut)

The colorful facility dispenses equal parts nostalgia (it maintains well-organized vintage PEZ displays) and tech wizardry (you can see how the famous candy is packed). Be sure to snap your kid’s pic in front of the world’s largest PEZ dispenser, which looks like a person wearing a PEZ-themed baseball cap. Open daily; $5 for adults, $4 for ages 3 – 12, free for younger kids

Polaris Experience Center (Roseau, Minnesota)

School-age kids who love to build things will have their mind blown going behind-the-scenes at this maker of snowmobiles and ATVs. On the guided tour, they’ll see laser cutters, high-speed saws and other cool equipment making parts for the vehicles. They can also watch motors being installed and ATVs being tested. Whoa! Open Monday to Friday; children under age 6 prohibited; free

Hammond’s Candy Factory Tour (Denver, Colorado)

This centuries-old confectioner invites you to see how it makes its lollipops, candy canes and other treats. Looking through large viewing windows, your crew will be gobsmacked at how the colorful candies are shaped and packaged. Open Monday –Saturday; free

Kohler Design Center Factory Tour (Kohler, Wisconsin)

Got a teen whose interested in manufacturing? They’ll be fascinated by this detailed two-hour, 3 ½-mile foray behind the scenes of how the brand’s famous plumbing products are created. Open Monday – Friday, children under 14 not permitted, free

Sweet Pete’s Candy Shop (Jacksonville, Florida)

Willy Wonka vibes are strong at this mansion that takes guests from room to room of candy-making demos. You’ll get to design your own chocolate bar, choosing from more than 16 toppings. Check availability online; $6.45 per person

Henry Ford Rouge Factory Tour (Dearborn, Michigan)

One truck per minute rolls off the assembly line at this famous automotive factory — and your crew gets a birds-eye view of the goings-on from a 1/3-mile observation deck. There’s also a gallery of cool cars, like a 1965 Ford Mustang, to check out. Check dates online; $22 for adults, $16.50 for ages 5 – 11, free for younger kids

Turkey Hill Experience (Columbia, Pennsylvania)

While the dairy producer’s actual factory is closed to the public, this children’s museum-like attraction gives families the inside scoop on ice cream-making, plus unlimited free samples. Your kids can create their own virtual flavor, and then star in a commercial promoting it . Open daily; starts at $10.50 per person

World of Coca-Cola (Atlanta, Georgia)

Since you can’t tour an actual Coke bottling plant, this attraction is the next best thing. Its Bottle Works exhibit, showcasing real equipment, explains the packaging process. And you’ll get a chance to taste different kinds of sodas from around the world. Open daily; $19 for adults, $15 for ages 3 – 12, free for younger kids

Tillamook Creamery Tour (Tillamook, Oregon)

From a viewing gallery above the factory floor, you’ll see how milk becomes cheese. Then hit the dining hall for gooey faves, likes grilled cheese and mac ’n cheese. Your fam can even share a “flight” of ice cream. Open daily; tour is free, you can add tasting experiences for a charge

Warner Bros. Studio Tour (Los Angeles, California)

Your crew will be star-struck hanging out at a working movie studio. During the hour-long guided portion, you’ll see backlots, movie sets and maybe even spy someone famous. Then you’ll have two more hours to explore on your own — plenty of time to snap a pic of your family in front of the fountain from Friends . Open daily: $69 for adults, $59 for ages 5 – 10

The Great Utz Chip Trip Tour (Hanover, Pennsylvania)

Kids will discover how potatoes get turned into chips at this famous maker’s plant near the Pennsylvania-Maryland border. They can watch factory workers from an observation gallery; closed-circuit TV monitors provide close-ups. Everyone receives a free sample of chips at the end. Open Monday – Thursday, free

Ben & Jerry’s Factory Experience (Waterbury, Vermont)

With a tentative re-opening planned for the end of June 2022, this beloved attraction wets appetites with a short movie about how Ben & Jerry got their start. From there, it’s off to the mezzanine where you’ll watch how the ice cream is made. Samples of ice cream (sometimes a flavor that’s exclusive to the factory) is the proverbial cherry on top. On your way out, visit the “ice cream graveyard” of flavors that are no longer made. Check back for ticket info

The Crayola Experience (Easton, Pennsylvania)

There are many activities to take part in at The Crayola experience, including a live show where a "crayonologist" demonstrates how crayons are made. The 65,000-square-foot attraction also includes a toddler and a big-kid playground, interactive games and a studio for art projects, among manny other stations — they recommend blocking out three or four hours for a visit. Open daily. Admission is $25 if you buy tickets in advance; a timed ticket is required for all visitors ages 3 and up. There are also Crayola Experience locations in Chandler, Arizona; Mall of America, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida and Plano, Texas, but offerings may vary

Taza Chocolate Factory Tour (Somerville, Massachusetts)

Specializing in stone-ground chocolate, this candy maker explains the production process and hosts a sampling. On weekends, there’s a scavenger hunt-themed tour for kids under age 10 . Open Wednesday – Sunday; $8-$12 per person

The White House (Washington, DC)

Though not a factory in the traditional sense, White House tours are back, and you can meander around the famous Blue Room, Red Room, State dining room and — best of all — the Rose Garden. But you can’t wait until the last minute to book. Twenty-one to 90 days before you’d like to visit, you need to request one of the free tours by contacting your congress member’s office. Tours are only available on Fridays and Saturdays

Blue Bell Creamery Factory Tour (Brenham, Texas)

Look high above the factory floor to see ice cream being packaged in different types of containers. An employee is on-hand to answer all the kids’ questions about the process, so encourage them to ask away. Open Monday – Friday; free

American Whistle Company (Columbus, Ohio)

A kitschy stop on a Midwest road trip, this factory doles out loads of engaging info about a topic you probably never considered — how whistles are made. Everyone receives a whistle to take home. Open Monday Friday; $6 per person

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Made in the USA: Food Factory Tours in Every State

Are you taking a road trip this year and would like to see and do something different? Or maybe just go see something in your own state. Taking a fun Food Factory Tour may be right up your alley.

Here is a list of fun Food Factory Tours in every state. Go see how chocolate or ice cream is made. Maybe you would like to see how beer or bourbon is brewed.

This list has everything from Jelly Belly in California to fruit cake in Texas to maple syrup in New Hampshire. From learning about the history of these companies to all the ingredients used in the foods we eat, these tours are not only educational but fun.

It’s also exciting when we are able to get free samples at the end of the tour.

Food Factory Tours are always fun to go to and they are great things to do especially on a rainy day when you’re on vacation.

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Blue Bell Creamery, Sylacauga, AL

Although not a big tour, you get to see (through a glass window) the “real factory” making ice cream and packaging it into ½ gallon containers.

It’s fun for the kids as they have an ice cream parlor with every flavor of ice cream that they make. You can get a large scoop in a cup for just $1.

The factory is opened Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm. They also have a country (gift) store on the premises. Across the street, they have picnic tables and a grassy area for your convenience.

Alaskan Brewing Company, Juneau, AK

Alaskan Brewing Company brews and bottles 20 varieties of beer at their facility in Juneau. Tours are given through the Alaskan Tour Hallway from May through September.

These tours begin at Downtown Brewery Depot where you take a shuttle to where the beer is made. You get to see their 10 barrel system and how they make the beer as well as hear all about the history of the company which was the first brewery in Alaska.

Tours are for ages 8 and up and are $25 which includes free samples of their beer including some limited edition or rough draft brews. Tours last about 1 3/4 hours and it’s recommended to book them in advance.

Cerreta Candy Company, Glendale

Come see how this family-run business makes delicious chocolate. This 30 minutes guided tour is $5 and shows you how chocolate is made along with the soft flavourful centers.

Purchase a VIP pass for $12.50 and in addition to the tour your kids make a chocolate pizza with toppings like M&Ms, chips, pretzels and of course white chocolate “cheese”!

These tours are given from Monday to Friday at 10 am and 1 pm.

Markham & Fitz’s Chocolate, Bentonville

Take a tour of Markham & Fitz’s facility and see how their chocolate is made from the cocoa bean to their chocolate bars.

Tours must be scheduled and are $20 per person. You will taste each part of the process from the nid, liquid chocolate to the finished bar.

Tours take about an hour and you will receive a chocolate bar at the end.

The store has everything from cookies, cakes, all kinds of chocolates to all types of chocolate drink.

Jelly Belly Factory, Fairfield

The Jelly Belly Factory offers several tours as follows:

• Watch videos of the process and take a self-guided walking tour along the factory to see how the jelly beans are produced. At the end enjoy the free samples of their products. This tour is free and can be taken Monday to Friday from 9:15 am to 4 pm.
• Personal guided tours are given 7 days a week (although no productions on weekends) at 10, 11:30, 1 and 2:30 pm. These tours are up to 6 people and are $39 per tour.
• Jelly Belly University Tour is on the actual factory floor with a close up on how Jelly Bellys are made. At the end, you get a “Beanology Degree”. Cost is $59 per person, must be reserved in advance and you will be required to wear lab coats, hairnets, and gloves.

Hammond’s Candies, Denver, CO

Since 1920, Hammond’s has been making candy canes, lollipops and other candies by hand. You can take a 30-minute free tour and see how they pull, twist and shape their candies by hand.

Factory store hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm with tours given Monday to Friday from 9:15 am to 2:45 and Saturday from 9:15 am to 2:15 pm.

Tours can be booked online (24 hours in advance) or by calling 303-333-5588 ext 110. Reservations are accommodated as walk-ins are not guaranteed and based upon availability.

Connecticut

Pez visitor center, orange.

See the largest selection of PEZ memorabilia in the world including a PEZ motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers in this 4,000 square foot facility.

Take the tour of the production area seen through glass windows and watch videos for how they actually make this famous candy.

Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children 3 to 12. Under 3 are always free. You paid ticket received a PEZ lanyard and a $2 credit towards merchandise in the gift shop.

For an additional $3, Monday to Friday, you can also get an in-depth candy demonstration. You must be at least 6 years old and would need to stand through the 20-minute presentation. You also need to wear a hairnet.

The PEZ Center is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm.

Dogfish Head Brewing Company, Milton

There are no food factories in Delaware but they sure do know how to make craft beer. Dogfish was established in 1995 and has become a staple of the community.

Brewery & Distillery hours are Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday from noon to 7 pm.

They offer the following tours:

Quick-Sip–A 25-minute free tour around the brewhouse and a free sample flight of 4 beers (they pick 2 and you pick 2) following the tour in the tasting room.

This tour is given on Monday to Thursday at noon, 2 and 4 pm and Fridays to Sundays at 11:20, 12:20, 1:20, 2:20, 3:20 and 4:20.

Off-Centered Tour–An hour-long tour consisting of the brewhouse and their R&D system area where you sample an experimental brew. Then you are off to the packing area where beer is kegged, canned and bottled. When finished you go to the tasting room where you get to choose your sample flight of 4 beers.

This tour is $10 per person and you even get to take home a glass with the Dogfish logo. Tour is given Monday to Thursday at 11 am and 1, 3 and 5 pm in addition from Friday to Sunday every hour on the hour from 11 to 5 pm.

Note: To take either tour, you must wear closed-toed shoes.

Florida’s Natural Growers Grove House Visitor Center, Lake Wales

Although not a factory tour, you get to see several videos all about citrus farming and the process of making juice. You can also take an outdoor tour through the orange groves.

This free tour is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. Free samples of Florida’s Natural Brand juices are available for you to try.

Note: This tour is only open seasonally from October to May.

World of Coke, Atlanta

Located in downtown Atlanta, the World of Coke, although not a factory tour but a total coke experience. Come see where the secret Coca-Cola formula is located and try over 100 different drinks coke sells throughout the world.

 You also get to see the bottling process as well as over 100 artifacts of Coke throughout the years. On the second floor, there is a 4D video that feels like a ride as the seats move. At the end is the Tasting Room.

Admission for adults is $17, Senior 65+ $15, children 3-12 $13 and 2 and under free. Admission is also part of the Atlanta City-Pass.

Opened year-round, hours and days change according to season so check their website . Plan on sending 2 to 3 hours here.

Dole Plantation, Wahiawa

Although not a factory tour, the Dole Plantation is a whole pineapple experience.

You can choose the tour you want depending on your time and what you want to spend. Tours are offered daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

The following tours can be purchased as a package or purchased separately:

The Pineapple Express Tour Train—A two-mile 20-minute train ride learning all about the history of pineapples in Hawaii. Train tickets range from $9.50 for kids to $11.50 for adults.

Plantation Garden Tour—This is a walking self-guided tour of eight different gardens including coffee beans, exotic fruits, cacao pods  and of course, pineapple. Garden tickets are between $6.25 for kids and $7 for adults.

The Pineapple Garden Maze—One of the largest garden mazes with 2.5 miles of paths covering 3 acres of land of pineapple plants. Maze tickets range between $6 and $8.

Combination tickets can be purchased depending on the experience you are looking from and start at $13.50 and go up to $24.

Ballard Family Dairy Farm & Cheese Factory, Gooding

Located in Southern Idaho is this family-run farm that starts the cheese process with milk from their own Jersey cows. You can take a one hour tour for just $2.50 per person and see the animals on the farm to the whole cheese-making process.

They make several award-winning kinds of cheese in many different flavors from white cheddar to curd cheeses in 7 flavors including garlic her, garlic pepper, dill, tomato & basil, spicy pepper and plain.

So if you are ever in the area stop by for a tour and sample some cheese!

Long Grove Confectionery, Buffalo Grove

Be greeted by a 500-pound chocolate Santa and a 2,500-pound chocolate Statue of Liberty as you enter the Long Grove factory. Start your tour with a video then take a look at how chocolate is made.

Depending on production you may see caramel being make or the staff hand painting molds before being filled. This wholesaler of chocolate products makes over 300 varieties sold throughout the country.

They are famous for Milk Chocolate Pecan Myrtle.

Tours are given Monday through Friday and cost $2 per person. A reservation is required.

Albanese Confectionery Group, Merrillville

World-famous Gummies are made at Albanese Confectionery and you can take a free tour to see how they are made. This self-guided tour can be taken Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.

 After watching a video, you get to look at the factory through 8 different windows explaining how gummies and Gold Label chocolates are made.

And of course, free samples of gummies and chocolates are available at the end for your enjoyment.

Note: There are no tours available during November and December since Santa is there and March and April for the Easter Bunny.

Hensen’s Farm Fresh Dairy, Hudson

Hensen’s Farm offers several kinds of tours during their season which runs from April 1st to October 31st and is open Monday through Saturday. All tours are by reservation only.

The following tours are available:

Hands-On Tour

This 2-hour tour takes you from the farm with a trolley where you get to milk a cow, bottle feed a calf, pet goats and kangaroos and make butter. You also get to sample many products including ice cream. Cost is $15 for ages 4 and up, 3 and under are free. This tour is given at 3:30 Monday through Saturday.

Animal Petting Tour

This also includes a trolley ride to the farm and walking tour to see the animals were you get to pet cows, calves, goats and kangaroos. You also get to make butter and sample products and eat ice cream. This tour is only available on Saturdays at 12:30 pm and costs $12 for ages 4 and up and free for ages 3 and under.

School tours and adult group tours are also available. Call 319-988-9834 to book these tours.

Kansas Underground Salt Museum, Hutchinson

This tour takes you by tram 650 feet underground to see where salt comes from. This is a working salt mine and when there you can feel the salty taste on your lips. The mine is opened Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm (tours start at 9:20 with the last tour beginning at 3 pm) and Sundays from 1 pm to 5 pm (last tour starts at 3).

In addition to the museum, several different tours are offered as follows:

Dark Ride Tour

You first enter an elevator where you go down into the mine where you get the tram. The dark ride tour is in the lighted area of the mine where you learn all about salt mining. You also get to take a piece of salt home with you.

This tour ranges from $12.50 for ages 4 to 12 to $19 for adults.

Salt Safari Shuttle

This is in addition to the dark ride tour and costs an additional $12.50 per person. You get to ride for miles in the unlit area of the mine just being able to see with your lighted hard hats.

Note: Children 4 and under are not allowed in the salt mine. Also, you will be supplied with a hard hat to hear in the mine.

Wild Turkey Bourbon, Lawrenceburg

Kentucky is known for its bourbon, has several manufacturers with Wild Turkey being the largest. You can take a one hour tour of their distillery and rickhouse (where the barrels are aged) for $11 per person. (Current military and Veterans are free if ID).

After the tour, you will receive a flight of different bourbons to try. Tours are given Monday through Saturday beginning at 9 am and the last tour starts at 4 pm.

Note: Minor can take the tour however you need to be 21 to taste any bourbon.

Tabasco Sauce Factory, Avery Island

This is where Tabasco Sauce has been made for over 100 years by the same family. You can take a self-guided tour starting at the Tabasco Museum and continuing for 10 stops from how the peppers are grown to the bottling and packaging of the sauce.

Tours are given 7 days a week beginning at 9 am and the last tour starts at 3:30 pm. They are walking tours and are $5.50 ages 5 to 54 and $4.95 for ages 55+ and veterans.

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolates, Freeport

Wilbur’s of Maine offers factory guided and non-guided tours of their facility on certain dates of the week changing all the time so you need to visit there website for days and times.

During their guided tour (which is $4.50) you get to see how the chocolate is made but also get to make your own chocolate too. And of course, samples are given!

Spagnvola Chocolatier, Gaithersburg

Spagnvola used to give weekly tours but now only give tours during events. You can take a chocolate-making 101 class where you get an in-depth tour of the factory as well as learn to make different candy fillings and chocolate treats.

This event costs $75 and is 2.5 hours long. Reservations are a must and you can find out details on their website .

Massachusetts

Cape Cod Potato Chips, Hyannis

Come see how Cape Cod Potato Chips are made one batch at a time in custom barrels. Can you believe that they make 30,000 pounds of chips this way every day?

This is a free self-guided 30-minute walking tour. Of course, you get a free sample at the end. And the company recently built a new patio where you can relax and enjoy your chips.

Jiffy Mix, Chelsea

Jiffy Mix offers free one hour tours beginning with a video and then a guided walkthrough of their facility.

You will get free samples and refreshments. They even give you a free gift bag too!

Tours are given Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. Reservations are required by calling 4734-372-0223.

• Children must be at least in first grade to take the tour.
• You will be required to wear hairnets for part of this tour.

Redhead Creamery, Brooten

You begin your tour at the farm with the cows, you’ll even see where the cows are milked. Then you will see how the cheese process is done.

Tours are $10 and take between 1 and 1.5 hours. It’s a walking tour and is wheelchair accessible. Tours are given on Friday and Saturday at 12:30 pm.

Of course, get ready to try lots of cheese samples!

Mississippi

Lazy magnolia brewery, kiln.

The Lazy Magnolia Brewery offers several tours given on Thursday and Fridays at 6 pm and Saturday at noon, 2 and 4 pm.

Available tours are as follows:

• Front Porch Tour is $10 and includes a tour of the brewery and a pint glass.
• Back Porch Tour is $20 per person and includes a brewery tour, a flight of beer and a pint glass to take home.
• Debutante Tour is $30 and in addition to the brewery tour, flight and pint glass you also get a growler and a growler coolie to take home.

Note: Anyone can take the tour but you must to 21 years old to drink and take home the growler.

The Roasterie Factory, Kansas City

Take a tour and see how coffee is made at this must-see experience while you’re in Kansas City.

Factory tour includes the company’s history, see the roasting floor, see a live brewing demo and taste their cold brews.

Tours are 45 minutes long for a $5 fee and are given as follows:

• Monday to Friday 10 am and 12″30 pm
• Saturday 8:30, 10, 11:30, 1 and 2:30
• Sunday 10:30 and 12:30

You can also take more in-depth classes, check out their website for details.

Hop-On Montana Brew Bus Tour, Whitefish

This tour takes you to 3 breweries, wineries or distillery where you get to see the products that they make and get a flight or pint at each stop as a sample.

Tours run about 4 hours and reservations can be made at their website . Tours cost $65.

UNL Cheese Factory, Lincoln

Come and see this working dairy and find out how they make milk into cheese and ice cream.

Tours are free but must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance by calling 402-472-2973.

At the end of the tour, you can purchase ice cream at a discount.

Kimmie Candy, Reno

Take a free tour of the Kimmie Candy Factory and see how they make their Sunstars candy.

Your first stop is a video to see how the cany is made. Then you’re off to either a mini self-guided tour or a guided full tour of the factory. The choice is up to you but no matter which one you decided your get free samples!

You must call 775-284-9200 to schedule your tour which are given weekdays 10 am, noon and 3 pm.

New Hampshire

Parker’s sugar house, mason.

You need to time this tour right (so call ahead) with Mother Nature but is usually March through the end of April to see how maple syrup is made.

Here you get to see how the Native American made maple sugar the old fashion way to today how Parker’s make it in a wood-fired evaporator.

They have a year-round restaurant (Maple Barn) that gets a high rating and a gift shop that of course sells Maple Syrup all year round.

David Bradley Chocolatier, Robbinsville

You can watch (through observation windows) chocolate being made anytime from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Discover how to make temper chocolate at home from their instructions. Of course, samples are available for your pleasure.

Eagle Ranch Farm Tour (Heart of the Desert), Alamogordo

Take a free 45-minute walking tour of the Heart of the Desert Pistachios and Wines. Here you can see how the products are being made from the start (crop) to finish. The tours explain and show you how pistachios are grown and processed. You see the fields, processing plant, packaging, and shipping.

Tours run daily Monday to Friday at 1:30 pm from September to May and twice a day at 10 am and 1:30 pm from June to August.

Brewery Ommegang, Coppertown

The Brewery opened its doors in Cooperstown in 1997 and has become one of the top craft beers in New York.

You can take a brewery tour for $5 per person. This 30 minute guided tour takes you through the brewhouse, cellars and packing hall. Afterward, you can take a guided tasting (for $10 per person) which included 6 kinds of Ommegang beers.

If you are ever in this area of New York and don’t want to take the tour, the brewery has a 100 person cafe with 20 beers on tap.

A summer concert series has become very popular in recent years with some top names performing.

Tour and tasting hours are Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 4 pm and Sunday from 11 to 3.

North Carolina

French broad chocolate factory & cafe, ashville.

Take this guided tour of the factory and see chocolate being made beginning with the coca bean to how they form the bars and also bonbons. And of course, free samples!

Tours are $12 for adults and children 12 and under are free. They are given Monday to Friday at 2 and 4 pm and Saturdays at 10 am, 12, 2 and 4 pm.

North Dakota

Drekker brewing company, fargo.

Drekker Brewing Company offers free tours on the first Saturday of each month at noon. These tours are given by one of the owners or the brewers so you really get to learn all about how their beer is made starting with the grains to the end.

You get to try samples of the raw products and finish with a tasting of 4 beers. Tours must be reserved in advance.

Although these tours are free, the company asks for a donation that is given to a different non-profit each month in the Fargo community.

Dum Dums (Spangler Candy) Bryan

Take the Dum Dum trolley on a tour of the factory and see the candy packing and warehouse areas. Learn about all the different flavors of Dum Dums and which are the best selling ones.

Tours are given Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm (the last trolley leaves 2:30) and from Memorial Day to Labor Day tours are from Monday to Friday.

Tour prices are as follows:

• Adults $6.00
• Seniors $5.00
• Ages 6 to 18 $4.00
• 5 and under are free with paying adult

Braum Family Farm (Braum’s Ice Cream), Tuttle

Come down to the Braum’s Farm and tour the processing plant and bakery. See how they make ice cream, ice cream cones, milk, cookies and so many other products.

Tours are given Monday to Friday at 9 and 11 am. You must reserve and do it early as these tours fill up fast by calling 405-228-4604.

Tours are free and take about an hours and of course, you get free ice cream and bakery items at the end.

Harry & David, Medford

Take the Harry & David tour and see their products being made, including cheesecake, baklava, chocolate truffles and of course their famous Moose Munch.

You will also get to see how they prepare their “towers” and other gifts including preparing their pears for shipping.

Tours are given Monday to Friday at 9:15, 10:30, 12:30 and 1:45. Cost is $5 per person and you receive a $5 discount off $40 of goods at their store.

Reservation for the tour is recommended especially the closer it gets to the holiday season.

Pennsylvania

Hershey Chocolate World, Hershey

Hershey offers a 30-minute ride showing you how their chocolate is made. This is not a factory tour but you will see the process they take and find out all about the ingredients they use.

For more information read about the Hershey Tour and many other fun factory food tours in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

Newport vineyards, middletown.

Although not the Napa Valley, Newport Vineyards is the largest winery in New England. They offer complimentary tours of the vineyards and winemaking. Times and days change depending on the season.

After the tour, you are welcome to take a wine tasting for $17 which also includes a souvenir logo glass.

South Carolina

Charleston tea plantation (bigelow tea), wadmalaw.

Come see the tea plants at the only tea factory in America, Charleston Tea Plantation and take one of the many tours they offer.

This tour is a free self-guided walking tour where you look down into the actual tea factory. There are TV screens where the Bigelows explain the tea making process.

A Trolley Tour is also available for $14 for adults and $7 for children 4 to 11 (3 and under are free) and takes you all through the acres of tea bushes explaining all about them. You also make a stop at a greenhouse where you see how the bushes actually grow. This tour is about 35-40 minutes.

South Dakota

Sdsu davis dairy plant & sales bar, brookings.

Visit the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings and discover what great things the students are learning.

They have a Dairy Plant were they learn to make milk, ice cream, cheese, and butter. The Sales Bar 1.5 miles away serves everything that it made. The students are responsible for everything from making the products from raw milk to marketing and sales.

Take a tour and see for yourself this state of the art dairy plant. Taste the products made there and experience what these students are learning.

You can schedule your tour here .

Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Lynchburg

What would a trip to Tennessee by like without going to see where Jack Daniel’s is made?

The Dry County Tour is a tour of the distillery and the whiskey-making process without tasting any of the products. It’s a little over an hour long and costs $15 for adults and $7 for children 10-17. These tours are given Daily including Sundays from 9:00 to 4:30.

The Flight of Jack Distillery Tour is the same as the above however at the end you go to the Barrell House where you get a flight of 5 different kinds of whiskey to taste. This tour is $25 and is 1.5 hours long.

The Angel’s Share Tour is the same as the Flight tour except you will be given the whiskey from the single barrel collection. This tour is $30 and is also 1.5 hours.

Note: With the Flight of JackTou r and the Angel Tour you can be 18 years old to take the tour but must be 21+ to drink the Whiskey.

Collins Street Bakery, Corsciana

For over 100 years Collins Street Bakery has been home to its famous Deluxe TM Fruitcake. Factory tours are given seasonally by appointment in their Downtown Corsicana location.

See how its fruitcake is made and delivered throughout the world.

Sweet Candy, Salt Lake City

Known for its salt water taffy, chocolate covered jelly sticks and fruit sours, this family-owned business has been making candy for over 100 years.

You can take a free guided tour of their factory Monday to Thursdays from 9 am to 4 pm and Friday from 9 am to 11 am. The tour included free factory samples and all tours are by appointment only.

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Waterbury

Take a 30 minute guided tour to one of America’s favorite ice cream factories, Ben & Jerry’s.

Hear about the company’s history as well as see how the ice cream is made. And as expected, get a free sample of ice cream.

Tours are given daily, times vary depending on the season but run consistently throughout the day, the last tour beginning an hour before closing.

Tours are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and 12 and under are free.

Note: You can’t make a reservation for the tours and during peak season they can get busy having to wait up to 2 hours, however, you can purchase tickets for that day and come back at a later time.

Route 11 Potato Chips, Mount Jackson

Take a tour and see the entire process of how potato chips are made through big windows looking down into the factory (except for the peeling of the potatoes).

Tours are free and available Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. After you can get samples of many kinds of potato chips to try.

Theo Chocolate, Fremont

Take an hour tour learning all about the process of making Theo Cholcate from the cocoa beans to the making of the bars. This is an inside view of the actual factory where the chocolate is made. You get to try a wide variety of samples along the way.

Tours cost $12 per person and are given Monday through Saturday however there is no production on Saturdays. Reservations in advance are highly recommended by calling 206-632-5100.

West Virginia

Hatfield & mccoy moonshine, gilbert.

Located in the West Virginia mountains is the Hatfield & McCoy Moonshine Distillery. Stop by and see how their moonshine is made with all-natural ingredients from white corn (grown in West Virginia). It’s made in small batches and its strong at 90 proof!

Twig’s Beverage, Shawano

Start with a movie on the history of the company and learn all about their beverages. See how all their products are made with real sugar the old fashion way and bottled in glass containers.

After the tour take a break at the soda tasting bar and sample Twig’s products. Schedule your free guided tour by calling 715-526-5031 a week ahead.

Jackson Hole Still Works, Jackson

Take a tour and learn about the entire process of how they make their vodka and gin production. All ingredients are grown in Wyoming including the best tasting water from the Tetons.

Tours are given during regular hours daily from 10 am to 6 pm. They are given every day but call ahead to arrange your time at 307-699-8998.

Final Thoughts

There are so many made in America products and I hope you enjoyed the reading about them. So on your next road trip take a break and stop to see some fun food factory tours along the way!

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34 thoughts on “Made in the USA: Food Factory Tours in Every State”

The Jelly Belly tour!! Its added to our next holiday when we visit!

Thanks for the thorough post, gotta add some of these to my bucket list now. I wanna see all the breweries and the orange juice factory haha!

Wow! I have lived in FL, NJ, PA, and VA and I have never gone to any of these places. Definitely going to have to go back and visit.

There are a lot of food factories in PA, they have a whole snack trail plus many more

I’ve toured the Blue Bell factory! It’s always interesting to see the behind the scenes.

Yes it is fun to see how the products are made

What a fun post! Crazy that as many states as I’ve been to, I don’t think I’ve made it to one of these. I’ll definitely be bookmarking this for my next trip.

Yea some states I’ve been to I didn’t go the factories but a great thing to do on a rainy day

Oh, cool! I didn’t even know that my home state, Florida, did the “how to make orange juice” thing, and I definitely want to go sometime!

Yes so many different things to see in all the states!

What a great list! The Hammonds candy factory in Colorado is a good one. I went once. It was a quick tour, but I loved seeing the factory at work. You can also visit the Celestial Seasonings factory in Boulder as well. That one was really cool!

I’ll have to check the celestial Seasonings factory out one day. Yes it is cool seeing these factories and how they make their products.

What a fun idea for a list! We travel in our camper a lot so I need to save this list for when we’re on the road. We’ve been to Cerreta’s a few times! It’s a little small but young kids really enjoy it! They even have conveyer belts like on I Love Lucy. LOL

Us too, we travel in a camper too so we never know where we will end up. Love road trips and the many different places out there that you can discover.

I love this. I am a huge fan of food factory tours, and we love the Ben and Jerry factory in Vermont. It is right near some great ski resorts. We also love to do this in other countries. It is a great way for kids to learn about the culture. Such a fun activity for families!

Yes I agree and it’s good for kids to see how products are made. I also agree the Ben & Jerry factory in Vermont is cool, been there several times.

This is such a great post so many cool places I would love to visit, the oj factory. These would be great options for homeschooling too.

Yes many of the places on the list would be good for homeschooling, there is so much to learn at many these places

Ohhh So good such a yummm derailed blog good to see Thanks good information , keep doing good work skin care products and remedies

Amazing list! I love touring factories – I’ve been to a few places on this list! The Pez Visitor Center is such a hidden gem, great way to spend a few hours!

Yes it is, Its fun to see all the different PEZ dispensers that they have on display!

Wow, what a thorough post! Totally a foodie here so I love this.

This is such a great list! As someone who loves food and travel, a list of state food tours is perfect! Thanks so much for compiling this information.

We travel to a lot of states too that’s why I decided to make this list because you never know where you will be

What a neat read – I had no idea there was a Theo Chocolate just a couple hours north of me. We will have to check this out one day!

Thank you and enjoy your chocolate tour when you can get there!

I love this list, pinned for later 🙂

P.S. The Oklahoma Factory is Braum’s with an M, we used to live there and they make THE BEST ICE CREAM and milk!!!

Thank you for this great list! I grew up going to the Jelly Belly factory but have yet to take my own kids! I had no idea Reno had one, we were just there and looking for things to do with the kiddos. And the Pez and Ben and Jerry’s states will have to go on our travel wish list!

Ben & Jerry is a great tour and the kids love all the ice cream, well the adults love it too, lol

I live in NC and will be checking out the chocolate factory next time I’m near Ashville. Thanks for sharing 😊

Thank you, visiting food factories can be lots of fun!

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17 Delicious Food Factory Tours Across the US

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Ever wonder how PEZ is made? Thanks to food factory tours, hungry travelers can satisfy their curiosities…and cravings. Whether you’re road tripping across the US or exploring your own hometown, take a delicious detour at some of the country’s most beloved snack factories.

From learning how ice cream is made at Ben & Jerry’s in Waterbury, Vermont, to learning the tricks to making fortune cookies at Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in San Francisco, we bet you can’t resist Seeker’s tastebud tour across America. Let’s explore.

Get a sugar rush at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield, California

Located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, the Jelly Belly Visitor Center offers daily self-guided tours along a quarter-mile journey above the factory that includes interactive exhibits, videos, games, and an art gallery. Don’t forget to stop at the Jelly Belly Candy Store where candy connoisseurs can buy wildly shaped and sized Belly Flops and order jelly bean-shaped hamburgers and pizza at the Jelly Belly Cafe .

Find your fortune at Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in San Francisco’s Chinatown has been creating custom fortune cookies since 1962. Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory makes 10,000 fortune cookies on a cast iron griddle each day and visitors can watch the sweet process for free during the shop’s factory tour.

Take a tea-rrific tour of Celestial Seasonings in Boulder, Colorado

Celestial Seasonings in hippie town Boulder, Colorado, has 105 varieties of tea and makes enough tea to brew 1.6 billion cups of tea per year. More than 2.1 million visitors have taken the free tour of Celestial Seasonings to learn about their teas and the tea-making process.

Go to candy land at Hammond’s in Denver, Colorado

Since 1920, Hammond’s has been twisting, pulling, and shaping classic candy. During the 30-minute Hammond’s Factory Tour in Denver, Colorado, see how lollipops and candy canes are made, plus sample sweet treats. Tours are free but advanced reservations are required.

Learn the sweet history of PEZ in Orange, Connecticut

What started as a German peppermint candy in 1927 has become a beloved candy company famous for its plastic character dispensers. Fans can take a self-guided tour at the PEZ Visitors Center in Orange, Connecticut that includes a view of the production area, the largest collection of PEZ memorabilia in the world, and the world’s largest PEZ dispenser. Don’t forget to participate in the game of the month to win a prize. 

Start feelin’ hot, hot, hot at TABASCO on Avery Island, Louisiana

Hot sauce fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at how TABASCO sauce is made and learn about the history of this iconic hot sauce during the TABASCO Brand Factory Tour & Museum on Avery Island, Louisiana. The Avery Island Fan Experience includes a self-guided tour of the TABASCO Museum, Pepper Greenhouse, Barrel Warehouse, Avery Island Conservation, and Salt Mine diorama.

Get chipper at Cape Cod Chips in Hyannis, Massachusetts

Take a free self-guided tour to see how Cape Cod kettle cooked potato chips are made. During the Cape Cod Factory Tour in Cape Cod, snackers can see how potatoes are transformed to chips, peek in at the potato chip production floor, and enjoy a complimentary bag of Cape Cod potato chips.

Be the king of beers at Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis, Missouri

Tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery , see the famous Clydesdales and drink beer directly from the finishing tank in St. Louis, Missouri. There are four tour options ranging from one to two hours. Ultimate fans can take the Beermaster Tour: a behind-the-scenes tour of the brewing process that includes stops at the Schoolhouse Beer Museum, the Clydesdale Paddock and Stables, Beechwood Aging Cellars, the Brewhouse, the Bevo packaging facility, and the finishing cellars.

Get an exclusive caffeine fix at Starbucks Reserve in Seattle, Chicago, and New York City

Starbucks may have started in Seattle, but fans can get an in-depth education in coffee at the  Starbucks Reserve Seattle Roastery , Starbucks Reserve Chicago Roastery , and Starbucks Reserve New York Roastery , each of which offers a variety of private tours that take visitors on a coffee journey from bean to cup. Visitors can add exclusive beverage tasting experiences when booking their tours. Each tour includes a bag of exclusive Starbucks Reserve coffee.

Scream for ice cream at Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook, Oregon

Ice cream lovers can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Tillamook’s creamy ice cream is made during free, self-guided tours at Tillamook Creamery tours. On the tour, visitors learn about the Creamery’s 100-plus year old history and can watch ice cream being made. True fans can book the Exclusive Ice Cream Experience , which includes testing and tasting ice cream as an honorary sensory team member.

Take a potato chip trip at Utz Potato Chips in Hanover, Pennsylvania

This free, self-paced tour shows off the 600,000-square-foot Utz Potato Chips facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania. From a glass observation gallery, watch the chip-making process, which is explained via audio guide. The Utz Chip Trip Tour takes 30-45 minutes.

Get twisted at Snyder’s of Hanover in Hanover, Pennsylvania

Tour Snyder’s of Hanover and see how their famous pretzels are made in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The 30-minute walking tour includes Snyder’s of Hanover’s history and stops at the raw material warehouse, finished goods warehouse, packing room, and oven room. Visitors get a complimentary bag of pretzels at the end of the free tour.

Take a tour from bean to Hershey Bar at HERSHEY’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania

See how chocolate is made during a free 30-minute guided tour at HERSHEY’s Chocolate World . The chocoholic tour includes a peek at how chocolate is made, plus a sample of the famous candy! Visitors can pre-book a timed entry spot and purchase additional activities, including Create Your Own Candy Bar or watch a theatrical performance like Hershey’s Unwrapped – Reimagined, 4D Chocolate Movie, and Hershey Trolley Works, plus there’s Hersheypark for rides and more fun!

Sneak a peek at snack making at Herr’s Snack Food Factory in Nottingham, Pennsylvania

Get a glimpse at snack magic during the one-hour Forever Good tour at Herr’s Snack Factory in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. The tasty manufacturing tour is often live Mondays through Wednesdays and often video-only on Thursdays and Fridays.

Get sappy at Goodrich’s Maple Farm in Cabot, Vermont

Learn how maple syrup is made at Goodrich’s Maple Farm in Cabot, Vermont. During the farm’s free 30-minute tour, learn the history of maple syrup and witness the sugaring process from tree to table—all with a bit of Vermont humor sprinkled in for good measure. Tours include sampling maple syrup!

Get the scoop on Ben & Jerry’s in Waterbury, Vermont

See how iconic Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is made during a 45-minute guided tour at the site of their first factory in Waterbury, Vermont. Ultimate fans can book a two-hour VIP Experience that includes a private tour, tie dye lab coat, plus time in the Flavor Lab to assist in the ice cream making process under the guidance of Flavor Gurus. Due to the pandemic, tours and VIP Experiences are on pause, but expected to return in Fall 2021. The Scoop Shop is currently open daily.

Enjoy a chocoholic tour at Theo Chocolate in Seattle, Washington

From cocoa farm to chocolate bar, Theo Chocolate shows you how their organic and fair trade certified chocolate is made at their Fremont Chocolate Factory during the Theo Factory Experience . The one-hour tour includes the history and science of chocolate and cocoa bean sourcing, a look at the factory, and plenty of chocolate tasting! During the pandemic, the Factory Experience is on hold, but Virtual Chocolate Tasting Classes are available.

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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.

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Living in the Snack Food Capital of the United States comes with quite a few perks. Of course, the biggest perk is we have easy access to plenty of goodies. But, we’re also lucky enough to be able to visit many of the factories – that make PA’s most popular chocolate, candy, and snacks – for a fun, insightful tour. Here are eight yummy food factory tours in Pennsylvania that offer a memorable way to spend a few hours.

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The best food tours in the USA

The best food tours in the USA offer a behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite comfort foods are created

Ever wonder how jelly beans get their color or how potato chips are made to be perfectly crunchy? Learn the secrets behind your favorite snacks straight from the source on one of the best food factory tours in the USA. 

While some classic food factory tours – like the ice cream tour at Ben & Jerry’s in Waterbury, Vermont, the kettle chip tour at Cape Cod Chips in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and the tea production tour at Celestial Seasonings in Denver, Colorado – remain closed due to the pandemic, there are many food factories open for food fanatics to enjoy the ultimate tour de feast. From potato chips and classic fortune cookies to jelly beans, let culinary curiosity be your guide during your next road trip by taking a detour to a food factory.

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1.  Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory | San Francisco, CA

Ever wonder how paper fortunes make their way into a crescent-shaped fortune cookie? Witness the fortune cooking-making process for yourself at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in San Francisco, CA. Located in Chinatown, Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory has been making custom fortune cookies by hand since 1962. Each day, the team makes 10,000 cookies on a rotating cast iron griddle. Sample classic fortune cookies plus chocolate, green tea, and strawberry fortune cookies after the tour.

2.  Goodrich’s Maple Farm | Cabot, VT

The family-run Goodrich’s Maple Farm offers free tours of its sugarhouse, which contains one of the largest sap evaporators in the world. The family taps more than 125,000 trees each maple sugaring season in March and April. The 30-minute tour includes learning about the history and process of making maple syrup, from tree to table. The tour concludes with a stop at the tasting table to sample maple products like syrup, spreads, and jellies.

3.  Hammond’s Candy | Denver, CO

Since 1920, this Denver confectionery has been making sweet treats in the Mile High City. Opened by Carl T. Hammond, Sr., the candy factory offers complimentary tours to see how its famous candies are made. The 30-minute Hammond’s Candy guided tour includes a short video presentation and a factory tour. Peer through large glass windows to see how candy canes, lollipops, and other classic candies are created. Visitors also get a free sweet treat.

4.  Hershey’s Chocolate World | Hershey, PA

Hop aboard the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour ride for a sweet trip to see the iconic chocolate’s journey from bean to bar. The free 30-minute tour concludes with a free sample of Hershey’s chocolate. Part of the Hershey’s Chocolate World complex, chocoholics can also purchase additional experiences like the 45-minute Create Your Own Candy Bar, the 30-minute theatrical show Hershey’s Unwrapped: A Chocolate Tasting Journey, the 45- to 75-minute Hershey Trolley Works, and the 30-minute 4D Chocolate Movie. Make a day (or stay) of it riding the amusement rides at Hersheypark.

5.  Jelly Belly Visitor Center | Fairfield, CA

Located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, the Jelly Belly Visitor Center offers $5 self-guided tours. A series of videos, interactive exhibits and games, and an elevated quarter-mile walkway offering views of the production floor demonstrate how jelly beans are made. The Jelly Belly Visitor Center also includes the Jelly Belly Jelly Bean Art Gallery, Jelly Belly Candy Store, Jelly Belly Café, and Jelly Belly Chocolate Shoppe and Fudge Counter.

6.  PEZ | Orange, CT

Learn all about the pellet-shaped candy at the 4,000-square-foot Pez Visitors Center in Orange, Connecticut. The self-guided tour includes a history wall, videos showing how Pez and Pez dispensers are made, and viewing windows that look over the packaging production area. The visitors center also includes the world’s largest Pez dispenser and the largest collection of Pez memorabilia in the world. The $5 tour includes a souvenir lanyard, a $2 store credit to use toward same-day purchases, and the chance to win a free Pez dispenser by playing the game of the month.

7.  Snyder’s of Hanover | Hanover, PA

The guided Snyder’s of Hanover walking tour includes a visit to the pretzel-maker’s raw material warehouse, finished materials warehouse, packing room, and oven room. Along the way, guests 5-years-old and up learn about Snyder’s of Hanover’s history and see how pretzels are made during the free, 30-minute tour. Each participant receives a free bag of pretzels at the conclusion of the tour, which ends at the factory store.

8.  Tabasco | Avery Island, LA

Located three miles inland from Vermilion Bay, Avery Island is a salt dome famous as the home of Tabasco hot sauce. Learn how the fiery pepper sauce is created during the self-guided Tabasco Avery Island Fan Experience. During the tour, visitors learn about the history and production of Tabasco sauce from seed to shelf. The complex also includes the 170-acre Jungle Gardens, a country store, and Restaurant 1868. Tours are $12.50.

9.  Tillamook Creamery | Tillamook, OR

The self-guided tour at Tillamook Creamery gives ice cream lovers the scoop on how the creamery has been creating its exceptional ice cream for more than a century. The tour includes several exhibits on the farm and the creamery’s history and a viewing gallery to see the ice cream making process. Tillamook Creamery also offers premium experiences, including the $40 Honorary Tillamook Taste Bud: Exclusive Ice Cream Experience with a Creamery Expert, which includes Tillamook swag and testing and tasting ice cream as an honorary sensory team member.

10.  Utz Chip Trip Tour | Hanover, PA

Take in the aroma of fresh potato chips during this 30- to 45-minute self-guided Utz Chip Trip Tour at the 600,000-square-foot Utz factory in Hanover. During the free tour, visitors can peer through the observation gallery at the factory floor to see the potato chip production process from start to end. Along the way, an audio guide and exhibits explain the history of Utz and its snack products.

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Made in the USA: 23 Must-See Factory Tours

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Many tourists have gone on a brewery or distillery tour  or been through the chocolate  wonderland that is the Hershey's Chocolate Tour in Pennsylvania. But guitar factories, cigar makers, motorcycle plants, and other fascinating sites are also open to visitors. This survey of more than 30 tours — all free or less than $10 a person, unless otherwise noted — can add an educational element to your next vacation and may also offer free samples, along with fun memories. The COVID-19 pandemic changed many companies’ policies regarding tours. Check official websites for the most recent information before planning a visit.

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Moose Munch and More at Harry & David's

Medford, Oregon Folks who have wondered how that addictive sweet-salty Moose Munch snack is made can take a Harry & David tour . It offers a look at the mail-order company (dating back to the 1930s) and its treats, including baklava and truffles. The tours include a bakery treat and a chocolate.

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In Tune with Martin Guitars

Nazareth, Pennsylvania Martin guitars have been played by Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Paul Simon, and Beck, among many others. Though Martin, which dates back to the 1830s, has a production plant in Mexico for its less-expensive models, its headquarters in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, is where it makes its top-of-the-line guitars and ukuleles. Fans of its legendary guitars can actually see them made there on factory tours five days a week .

Chips, No Dip at Utz Potato Chips and Snacks

Hanover, Pennsylvania Visitors can experience the sights and smells of snack-making during a free tour of the Utz Potato Chips and Snacks factory. A self-guided tour of the 600,000-square-foot facility — the Utz Potato Chip Trip — takes an average of 30 to 45 minutes. A glass-enclosed observation gallery looks down on the entire production process, while an audio program and closed-circuit TV monitors help guide visitors through.

Some Special Beer at Summit Brewing Co.

St. Paul, Minnesota Summit Brewing Co. , bills itself as the maker of "A More Meaningful Brew." Visitors can find out what that means when they "witness the miracle of brewing" and have a few samples from these Midwest pioneers who made their name with copper kettles instead of covered wagons. The tour includes a flight of four 7-ounce beers.

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Say 'Cheese' at Beecher's Handmade Cheese

New York City It might be crass to call this a factory tour, but Beecher's Handmade Cheese  in New York City's Flatiron District (a sister to the famed flagship in Seattle's Pike Place Market) features a glass-walled cheese-making kitchen where visitors can watch centuries-old craftsmanship. Guests can also grab a sandwich in the café or have a glass of wine downstairs in the Cellar, where rows of Beecher's cheeses ripen to perfection.

For the Science-Minded at Experimental Breeder Reactor-I

Arco, Idaho For those with an interest in science, nuclear energy, or electricity, a free tour of Idaho's pioneering Experimental Breeder Reactor-I  explains how electricity is generated from nuclear energy. Located between Idaho Falls and Arco, the (EBR-I) Atomic Museum is a National Historic Landmark where usable electricity was first generated from nuclear energy in 1951.

Snuggle Up at Vermont Teddy Bear

Shelburne, Vermont Those with a soft spot for stuffed animals can tour the Vermont Teddy Bear factory  and see how those well-dressed cuties are made. During the guided tour, which lasts about 30 minutes, visitors watch bears be crafted by hand and see the Bear Hospital, where "Dr. Nancy" does repairs.

Got Milk at Knigge Farm

Omro, Wisconsin There's no shortage of milk at Knigge Farm , the first dairy farm in the country with robotic milkers. They also have 600 acres of alfalfa, corn, soybeans, oats, and wheat, along with 130 milk cows and 170 heifers, calves, and steers. A half-hour guided tour features a free-stall dairy barn where cows are milked robotically 24 hours a day. Guests can also feed the calves if it's mealtime.

Frosty Goodness at Ben & Jerry's

Waterbury, Vermont Who hasn't turned to a pint of Ben & Jerry's for comfort at some point? Fans can see where that sweet solace is made at the Ben & Jerry's factory tour and ice cream shop . The 30-minute tour takes visitors through the process — the production area is viewed from a glassed-in mezzanine — and ends on a decidedly sweet note, offering everyone the sample of the day. 

Note: Tours of Ben & Jerry's remain suspended and the gift shop is closed until mid-July 2022, according to the company's website. 

Knock on Wood at Wisconsin Wagon Co.

Janesville, Wisconsin The Wisconsin Wagon Co.  produces more than a dozen handmade wooden products such as the signature Janesville Coaster Wagon, along with serving trays and more. An hourlong tour takes visitors through the manufacturing process, which includes metalworking, woodworking, finishing, and assembly operations. Tours are for groups of 15 or more and require reservations.

Go Nuts at Bates Nut Farm

Valley Center, California Bates Nut Farm is a family farm established in 1921. Today the fourth- and fifth-generation families offer a glimpse into the business and a "Nuts For You" Tour  for groups of 15 or more by reservation. It touches on the history of nut-growing in California and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the roasting, packaging, and storage facilities on site, along with seasonal snacks.

A Sweet Deal at Jelly Belly

Fairfield, California Videos at  Jelly Belly factory tours  provide visitors a peek into the jelly-bean-making process, while a self-guided walk along an elevated, quarter-mile-long tour lane provides a bird's-eye view of the operation. There are also interactive exhibits and free samples.

Sparkle On at Mount Rushmore Gold Factory

Rapid City, South Dakota At the Mount Rushmore Gold Factory , free factory tours put the spotlight on skilled artisans who demonstrate the ancient process of lost-wax casting and show how diamonds are cast in molten gold. Diamond cutting is also demonstrated on the free tour. At the factory store, visitors can take advantage of factory-direct prices.

Olive Love at Queen Creek Olive Mill

Queen Creek, Arizona Queen Creek Olive Mill is a thriving agri-tourism destination with 7,000 trees, a market, and an eatery. During the 45-minute Olive Oil 101 Tour , guests get to taste the oil created on site. They also learn about the qualities, standards, and health benefits of olive oil, as well as the 10-year history of the farm.

A Cup of Joe at Stone Creek Coffee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Stone Creek Coffee  features a free weekly tour of its 1880s factory on Sundays. The Milwaukee craft coffee roaster, founded in 1993, gives visitors an inside look at the craft, from the coffee-growing seasons to the art of specialized roasting, in its green storage area, roasting facility, cupping lab, and training center — along with free coffee.

Plastic Fantastic at the Pez Visitor Center

Orange, Connecticut Tours of the Pez Visitor Center  are self-guided and viewing windows offer a look at the production floor. Video monitors explain the process that produces the more than 3 billion Pez candies sold annually. That's just in the United States, and not to mention the quirky dispensers.

Carry a Tune at the Kazoo Factory, Museum & Gift Shop

Eden, New York Kazoos and road trips go together — at least, kids used to think that was so. Take a nostalgic trip into the history of the musical instrument that seemingly everyone can play with a tour of the Kazoo Factory, Museum & Gift Shop of Eden . History, trivia, and manufacturing are explored in self-guided and hosted tours.

Plumb Amazing at Kohler

Kohler, Wisconsin Home handymen, plumbers, and interior designers alike will find something of interest at the Kohler factory tours  at the plumbing supplier’s home. The tours last about three hours and are available weekdays. Visitors get a look at the production of china lavatories, bathtubs, and more. 

Furniture, By Hand at George's Furniture

Marietta, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's Lancaster County has a strong craft tradition that continues today with companies like George's Furniture , headquartered on a small farm outside the village of Maytown. In the woodshop, skilled artisans make solid hardwood furniture by hand to custom specifications. Items such as chairs, beds, tables, and cupboards are crafted out of walnut, cherry, oak, or hard maple.

Bath Time at All Natural Soap Handmade by Herbaria

St. Louis All Natural Soap Handmade by Herbaria  is a company marking its 20th anniversary this year. Visitors are invited to take the free, brief tour of the factory/store and hear all about both the botanical ingredients and the chemistry that go into soap-making. This destination is said to be "worth a trip for the smell alone!" Groups of 10 or more require advance notice.

Let There Be Light at Yankee Candle Village

South Deerfield, Massachusetts The Yankee Candle Village , the company's flagship location in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is a bit more theme park/shopping center than factory. But amid special events, visitors can see 400,000 candles in more than 200 different scents and view candle-making in a recreated 1830s shop.

Hallmark Moments at the Hallmark Visitors Center

Kansas City, Missouri The Hallmark Visitors Center  offers a free look at the company's history, which spans more than 100 years, and a display featuring 40 years of ornaments. Visitors can also take a selfie with one of the Emmy Awards presented to the company for its "Hallmark Hall of Fame" productions. Reservations required.

Color On at the Crayola Experience

Multiple locations The Crayola Experience  in Easton, Pennsylvania (there are also locations in Chandler, Arizona; Minneapolis; Orlando, Florida; and Plano, Texas) is a 65,000-square-foot destination designed to spark imagination and creativity by touching on color, chemistry, and technology. Admission is $28 for guests ages 3 and older, but families can expect to spend three to four hours exploring more than 25 attractions, which include the Crayon Factory, a live theater show that explains how crayons are made. Visitors can save $3 by booking online.

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How’d They Make That?: 6 (Free) Food Factory Tours

Kids are super curious by nature and ask a lot of questions. A lot of questions. Especially when it comes to discovering how various things are made. “How do you make pasghetti?” “How do you make sugar, sugar, SUGARRRR?!” “How do you make babies?” (You’re on your own on that last one.) Factory tours of local businesses are a fun, educational & tasty way to pull back the Wizard’s curtain, so to speak. We’ve rounded up six of the grooviest food and beverage tours around the LA area, and the best part is they’re all totally free!

Golden Road Brewing Parched parents looking for some of the best craft brews in town are in luck. Golden Road Brewing welcomes the entire brood (small pints included) to stop by and learn all about the beer making process. This uber-friendly, full-service brewery gives tour guests a behind-the-scenes look at the pub, cold box where they store packaged beer, tank farm where delish suds are fermented and stored, and brew deck where brewers actually brew the beer. Visitors also learn about the filtration process and how the can line works. Littles even have a chance to taste the malted barley grains that make beer, while the grown-ups get to sample a cold one. Cheers to that!

Tour 411 : Free tours are given Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.. To book one, just sign up with the pub bartender.

5410 W. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles Phone: 213-373-4677 Online:  goldenroad.la

Graber Olive House For generations, the Graber Olive House has been growing some of the finest olives in the country. Full of rich texture and a unique nutlike flavor, they’re truly one of the most succulent delicacies on the market. The Graber Family warmly invites famlies to tour the historic grounds and learn more about the olive growing, curing and canning process. In fact, the tour serves as California history lesson of sorts as they’ve been curing olives in Ontario since 1894, and their plant was last modernized in 1934. Most of the plant’s equipment is about chest high to an adult, so littles may need an occasional boost from mom and dad to take in all the sights. Also, be sure to save room for an olive or two as samples are given to visitors in the gift shop.

Tour 411 : Free walk-in tours are available upon request Monday – Sunday, 9:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. For groups of 10 or more, advanced reservations are required.

315 E. Fourth St., Ontario Phone: 800-996-5483 Online: graberolives.com

Homeboy Industries If you’re looking for a tour where your kiddos not only learn about the food industry, but more importantly, get a life lesson in heart, then Homeboy Industries is just the ticket. Homeboy works with high-risk, formerly gang-involved men and women by operating several social enterprises that serve as job-training sites. Among these are the Homeboy Bakery, Homegirl Cafe and Catering and Homeboy/Homegirl Merchandise which are featured on the tour. During a visit, families follow a trainee and learn more about how they came to Homeboy, what life was like before they got there and how Homeboy has helped them turn things around. Samples are usually available at the bakery counter and if not, tikes are definitely encouraged to ask if they spot something yummy they’d like to try.

Tour 411 : Free tours are available Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. by reservation through the Homeboy Industries  site .

130 W. Bruno St., Los Angeles Phone: 323-526-1254 Online:  homeboyindustries.org

E. Waldo Ward & Son Welcome to sugar rush central. Since the early 1900’s, E. Waldo Ward & Son has been crafting some of the tastiest jams, jellies and marmalades on the West Coast. Located on a picturesque plot of land in Sierra Madre, E. Waldo Ward offers families a tour that’s chock full of sweet sights to behold. Guests learn the history of the company, how their products are made, manufactured and packaged (with a little food science thrown in for good measure) and can also browse the on-site farming museum afterwards. Samples are available as well – kids dig the sweet stuff, but you’ve got to try the Raspberry Jalapeno Jam.  It’s divine.

Tour 411 : Free tours are available on Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. by calling ahead.

273 E. Highland Ave., Sierra Madre Phone: 626-355-1218 Online:  waldoward.com

San Antonio Winery A tour where tots can learn something while mom and dad enjoy a little vino? Yahtzee! Founded in 1917, the breathtaking San Antonio Winery still stands strong as the last producing winery in LA and remains an important historical part of California’s wine community. During a tour of the winery, guests have a chance to see the fermentation warehouses, private event rooms, barrel towers and bottling machines. A complimentary wine tasting of three samples off a selected list is available as well (for the parental units only, of course).

Tour 411 : Free tours are available Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on the hour and Saturday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the hour. Reservations are required for groups of 8 or more. You may want to call ahead during the holidays in case there are any private events taking place during tour times.

737 Lamar St., Los Angeles Phone: 323-223-1401 Online: sanantoniowinery.com

Boudin Bakery at Disney California Adventure Park Tons of So Cal families head to Disneyland during the holidays (you brave souls you), so why not squeeze in a free tour of the Boudin Bakery while you’re there? Located inside Disney California Adventure Park, this quick and easy tour guided by Rosie O’Donnell and Colin Mochrie (on video of course) gives guests an insider’s look at the history of San Francisco’s oldest running bakery, shows how bread is made and even provides expert tips for baking the perfect loaf. If all this fresh baked goodness suddenly leaves you feeling like you’re at the hungriest place on earth rather than the happiest, don’t fret – samples are handed out at the conclusion of the tour.

Tour 411 : Free tours are given daily on a walk-in basis during Disney California Adventure’s operating hours.

1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim Phone: 714-781-4565 Online:  disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/bakery-tour/

Have you taken any cool LA factory tours we may have missed? We’d love the heads up!

Dont have time for a factory tour, but wanna show the kiddos how sweets are made?  See some scientific ice cream making taking place, or watch in wonder as chocolate gets ground and mixed before your very eyes.

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Photo Credit: Golden Road Brewing via Facebook , Graber Olive House via Facebook , Homeboy Industries via Facebook , Les S. via Yelp , San Antonio Winery via Facebook  and Keila N. via Yelp

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Ultimate guide to Rolling Stones 2024 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale: Tickets, parking

The Rolling Stones will be getting their ya-ya’s out again at State Farm Stadium in Glendale when the Hackney Diamonds Tour hits metro Phoenix on Tuesday, May 7, a day the city has proclaimed shall temporarily be known as Ruby Tuesday .

This is the Stones’ third time at State Farm Stadium, where they last played in 2019 on their final tour with Charlie Watts, who left this world on Aug. 24, 2021.

The Hackney Diamond Tour is in support of their first album of original material in nearly 20 years, which topped the Billboard album charts in late October while leading many critics to proclaim it their best work since “Tattoo You” in 1981 (and whether you agree with that or not, it’s certainly a strong contender for the title).

Glendale is the third stop on the Rolling Stones 2024 tour. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

When is the Rolling Stones 2024 State Farm Stadium concert?

The Rolling Stones will play State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Tuesday, May 7.

What time does the Rolling Stones concert start?

Here's the timetable:

• Parking lots open at 4 p.m.
• Plaza opens at 5 p.m.
• Doors open at 6 p.m.
• Concert starts at 8 p.m.

When does State Farm Stadium open for concerts?

Doors open at 6 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show up as early as possible to avoid potential delays at the gates as you get closer to show time. The concert starts at 8 p.m. 

Motorists should expect congestion, especially during rush hour. Allow ample drive time and arrive no later than 6 p.m. to minimize the potential for delays.

Where is State Farm Stadium?

State Farm Stadium is off Loop 101 between Cardinals Way/Bethany Home Road and Glendale Avenue in the Glendale Sports and Entertainment District. 

The street address is 1 Cardinals Way, and typing "State Farm Stadium" into your phone will yield the same result, which may not be as helpful as you think.

In fact, fans are encouraged to avoid their favorite apps when approaching the stadium, as they do not take into account special road closures, traffic patterns and access routes allocated to specific carparks. Using these apps could result in a longer commute.

The stadium website encourages ticketholders to use the directions on the parking pass purchased at SeatGeek.com , as this accounts for road closures and event-specific diversions. 

State Farm Stadium parking map

This map will help as you get close.

How to get to State Farm Stadium for the Rolling Stones

The State Farm Stadium website offers these directions:

From the south:  Take Loop 101 north, exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left.

From the north:  Take Loop 101 south, exit at Glendale Avenue and turn right onto Glendale Avenue. Make the first left onto 99th Avenue and left onto Maryland Avenue and continue over the bridge. State Farm Stadium is on the right.

From the East Valley using Interstate 10:  Follow I-10 west to Loop 101 north. Exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left.

From the East Valley using surface streets:  Take Glendale Avenue west to 91st Avenue. Turn left onto 91st Avenue. State Farm Stadium is on the right.

From the West Valley using I-10:  Follow I-10 east to Loop 101 north. Exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left.

From the West Valley using surface streets:  Take Glendale Avenue east to 95th Avenue. Turn right on 95th Avenue and follow it south. State Farm Stadium is on the left.

Rolling Stones 2024 tickets in Phoenix

Tickets are available through  SeatGeek , starting at $65.

Is State Farm Stadium air-conditioned?

Yes, State Farm Stadium is air-conditioned. 

Will the State Farm Stadium roof be open?

Most likely not.

Can I bring a seat cushion or blanket to State Farm Stadium?

Yes. One-piece foam seat cushions no larger than 18 inches without pockets, zippers or concealable areas are permitted.

Additional clothing, blankets, etc., are permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag. Blankets should be carried over the shoulder to be screened more quickly.

State Farm Stadium security

Metal detector screening and a search of all bags and other items will take place at stadium gates. There are no provisions to store or safeguard prohibited bags. Guests will be asked to return prohibited items to their cars. 

State Farm Stadium water bottle policy

You can bring in one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500ml (16.9 ounce) bottle of plain water. Sports drinks and flavored water are not permitted.

Glass bottles, cans and vacuum bottles also are not allowed.

State Farm Stadium prohibited items

The following items are not permitted inside State Farm Stadium:

• Aerosol cans.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Animals (except for documented service animals).
• Bags that do not meet NFL guidelines (must be clear and smaller than 12 by 12 by 6 inches).
• Banners or signs larger than 3 feet by 2 feet.
• Beverages other than one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500ml (16.9 ounce) bottle of plain water. Sports drinks and flavored water are not permitted.
• Beverage containers — glass bottles, cans and vacuum bottles.
• Cameras with professional lenses, tripods/monopods and iPads.
• Chewing tobacco.
• E-cigarettes/vaporizer pens.
• Clothing deemed obscene or indecent in a public setting.
• Coolers of any kind.
• Food (unless used for children younger than 2).
• Footballs and beach balls (inflated or deflated).
• Illegal drugs.
• Laptop computers.
• Laser pointers.
• Noisemakers of any kind (whistles, horns, bells, etc.).
• Poles or sticks of any kind, including selfie sticks and brooms.
• Seat cushions except those that are one piece and have no zippers, pockets or concealable areas.
• Golf carts, skateboards, rollerblades or hoverboards.
• Umbrellas larger than 12 inches in length.
• Unmanned aircraft systems (drones, etc.).
• Video cameras (single purpose).
• Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, firearms and knives.
• Any item deemed inappropriate or hazardous by stadium security.

State Farm Stadium bag policy for concerts

The NFL clear bag policy is enforced for all events at State Farm Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring no bags, but the following will be permitted:  

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 by 12 by 6 inches. This includes clear backpacks, fanny packs and cinch bags.
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar).
• Small clutch bags, with a maximum size of 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one clear bag.
• Exceptions for medically necessary items will be made after inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

Is State Farm Stadium a cashless venue?

Yes. Cash is not accepted at State Farm Stadium.

Lost and found at State Farm Stadium

Report lost items by filling out  the form at statefarmstadium.com . In the Item Description section, provide as much information as possible. If an item is turned in that matches your description, you will be contacted.

Rolling Stones 2024 tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7.

Where:  State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Way, Glendale.

Admission:  $63 and up.

Details:  800-745-3000,  SeatGeek.com .

Reach the reporter at  [email protected]  or 602-444-4495. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter)  @EdMasley .

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07.15 -  8.56 am - train to Vladimir from Kursky train station  09 am - meeting with a guide and the driver 09.30 - 11 am Walking through meadows or going on a horse sled (for extra fees) to see ancient Pokrova-na-Nerli Church of the 12 century located on the Nerl river among picturesque meadows. 11.30 - 13.00 Sightseeing tour of Suzdal. Visiting Suzdal Kremlin 13.00 - 14.00 Lunch in a traditional Russian house 14.00 - 15.30 Sightseeing tour of Suzdal. Visiting the museum of wooden architecture 16.00 - 16.30 Medovuha tasting A quick stop in a shop to get some snacks for the train 17.59 – 19.40 Train back to Moscow Tour cost: 7800 RUB per person  Minimum group size: 8 people Included: round trip train tickets, museum admission, transportation by mini-van in Vladimir and Suzdal and between, guide service, lunch, medovuha tasting Not included: transportation to and back from the train station in Moscow, horse sleigh ride.

Ideas for a second day

We'll be happy to offer you more options if you choose to stay over a week-end. Below are a few ideas of what you might do:

• Visit a friendly animal farm in Suzdal, play with domestic animals,  sit on a real oven and try bow and arrow shooting. You might also take a bread-making master-class  
• Take a walking tour around Vladimir and visit the Assumption cathedral, famous for Andrey Rublev frescoes  
• Paint Russian matryoshka  
• Forge your own nail at the acting smithy in Vladimir,  and learn more  about the profession of the smith

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Cabbage Patch Kids | Cleveland, GA

Visit BabyLand General Hospital, the only place in the world where you can witness the birth of a hand-sculpted Cabbage Patch Kid. Take your time on a self-guided tour and visit with thousands of Cabbage Patch Kids available for adoption.

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Lane Southern Orchards | Fort Valley, GA

Not much is sweeter than a fresh Georgia peach. Lane Southern Orchards offers structured field trips and “Agriculture in the Classroom classes for students. Anyone can visit the farm, shop the market, and eat at the Peachtree Cafe and Bakery where you’ll definitley want to try a peach cobbler.

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Nora Mill Granary | Helen, GA

Nora Mill Granary still uses the Chattahoochee River to waterpower the 1876 grist mill that is outfitted with 1,500-pound French Burr Mill Stones to grind old-fashioned quality fresh grains with no additives or preservatives.

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World of Coca Cola | Atlanta, GA

World of Coca-Cola has everything. Visit the Coca-Cola theater, see the secret formula vault, tour the pop culture gallery, meet the Coca-Cola polar bear, dine in the the Bottle Cap Cafe, shop the Coca-Cola store, and much, much more.

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The Best Things to Do in Curaçao

W elcome to Curaçao-or, as local residents say, Bon Bini. On this Southern Caribbean island, sunny skies and blue waters abound , and as one of the western-most islands of the Leeward Antilles, Curaçao offers balmy temperatures year-round (between the mid-70s and mid-80s Fahrenheit) and has very few hurricanes .

It's a beach lover's dream, with some 38 beaches to choose from. At these sandy spots, visitors can couple a lazy few hours with a range of other activities, including snorkeling, cliff jumping, and cave swimming. But there's more to experience in Curaçao than warm weather and beaches-taking a deeper dive into history rooted in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, for example, or sampling local food while roaming the captivating capital city, Willemstad. Here are the best things to do in Curaçao, including art, culture, and outdoor activities.

1. Take a stroll on Queen Emma Bridge, overlooking Handelskade

Named in 1888 after a Dutch queen and affectionately called the "Swinging Old Lady," the floating Queen Emma Bridge swings open to let ships into the St. Anna Bay and connects Willemstad's two districts, Punda and Otrobanda ("other side"). On the Punda side, you are greeted by Handelskade , a row of historic buildings on the waterfront painted in vibrant colors.

2. See how Afro Curaçaoan people once lived, and break bread at Kas di Pal'I Maishi

Curaçao is a multi-ethnic Dutch colony with a population of about 150,000 people who speak Papiamento, a Creole language that blends Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and English, as well as dialects from Africa and the Arawak Indigenous people. Most Curaçaoans, however, are the descendants of enslaved Africans, and that oft-overlooked legacy is preserved at Kas di Pal'I Maishi , a traditional adobe house that typifies how Black people lived in rural Curaçao until 1950.

This arid, cacti-lined area is especially hot, so wear sunscreen and protective clothing. A guide explains how slavery shaped the island and gives a tour of the small house, transformed into a museum displaying common household artifacts such as dolls, clothing, and cooking utensils. For an even more immersive experience, sign up for a workshop to make Pan Será, a round bread that Afro Curaçaoans have baked for generations in an outdoor stone oven, long before there was a bakery on the island.

3. Discover street art with Art Now Tours

Take an urban art-filled excursion in Willemstad with Art Now Tours , founded by local artist Avantia Damberg. On the popular two-hour Punda Art Walk tour ($15 per adult), you will meet local artists and designers, get the inside scoop on the neighborhood's eye-catching street art-the Punda Wings mural is popular-and peruse the haggle-friendly shops for jewelry, crafts, and other locally made products. Additional tours explore the art scene in Otrobanda and Scharloo.

4. Get a history lesson at Kurá Hulanda Museum

This anthropological museum sits on the site of a former slave yard and merchant's home-and boasts the largest collection of African artifacts in the Caribbean. At Kurá Hulanda Museum , you'll get a comprehensive overview of the proud legacy of West African kingdoms, the harrowing Middle Passage, and the brutality of the trans-Altantic slave trade in the African Diaspora, which included the Americas and the Caribbean. Take a reflective walk through the outdoor sculpture garden, home to friendly island cats and a breathtaking bronze sculpture that from one side shows a woman's face and from the other the continent of Africa.

5. Salute to a hometown hero at the Tula Monument

In August of 1795, a Black man named Tula led a rebellion with his fellow enslaved people on the island. In response to their inhumane treatment by Dutch slave owners, Tula declared, "We have been tortured enough. We don't want to harm anybody. We do want our freedom." The bloody revolt lasted for more than a month, and thousands of enslaved people were liberated. After his capture, however, Tula was executed on October 3, 1795 on the south coast of the island in Otrobanda. That historic quarter of Willemstad is where you'll find a monument honoring this freedom fighter.

6. Find natural remedies at Dinah Veeris Herb Garden

Dinah Veeris is Curaçao's herb lady, and locals and tourists flock to her shop for holistic health advice and immunity-boosting teas and tonics. Guests are invited to explore her tranquil garden grounds , which have more than 300 species of plants. Veeris calls her garden Den Paradera ("the place where you feel at home"), after the Paraguiri Indians, who at one time grew healing herbs on the east side of the island.

7. Eat like a local at Marshe Bieu

Known as the Old Market, this enclosed open-air food court in Punda houses several vendors serving authentic and affordable Curaçaoan cuisine . Sharing plates of freshly prepared fish, chicken, and vegetables served family style with heaping sides of rice, salad, and plantains at tidy communal picnic tables is part of the charm, but you can also take the flavorful grub to go.

You can eat well across Curaçao, whether you're in the mood for grilled chicken, red snapper, or green rum. Other dishes not to miss include goat burger, keshi yena (stuffed cheese), and frites canard (fried cornmeal with duck confit).

8. Pick up a parting gift at Serena's Art Factory

In Papiamento, "chichi" is a nickname for an older sister, and the curvy and colorful figurine of the same name represents Caribbean queens well. The first Chichi sculpture was created by German artist Serena Israel, owner of Serena's Art Factory . For a memorable souvenir, pick up a handmade Chichi in the size and pattern of your choice, hand-painted by one of Serena's artists, or take a workshop and design your own cheeky Chichi.

9. Explore Christoffel National Park

Curaçao's largest national park is home to 263 bird species, nine species of reptiles, and a host of mammals including deer, rabbits, and bats. You'll also find the Savonet Museum , on the site of a 19th-century plantation house, which tells the story of the period of slavery, its abolishment, and the country's independence in 2010.

This article originally appeared in July 2021 and was updated in February 2024 with new information.