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Discover all the great factory and maker tours around you in Arizona (AZ). Industrial and food factories, farm and maker tours are becoming more popular as they provide hours of entertainment and are cheap and often free. Tours are great for creative date ideas and family adventures with many factory production lines surprisingly kid friendly and educational.

01. Cerreta Candy Company

Glendale, az.

Cerreta Candy Company has a fun and lively atmosphere where you can see their magical production of candy. Take a special guided Tasting Tour to learn about the gourmet candy making techniques passed down through generations. They’ll show you how a sea of caramel becomes wrapped treats and learn how their cream centers are enrobed in luscious chocolate.

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02. Queen Creek Olive Mill Tour

Queen creek, az.

The Queen Creek Olive Mill Estate is an agri-tourism destination where visitors can experience the flavors of Arizona and reconnect with traditions that high-quality extra virgin olive oil inspires. 

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Learn how to make extra virgin olive oil, how to use it in the kitchen and why its so good for you!

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03. Crayola Experience

Chandler, az.

Discover the magic of color at Crayola Experience, Crayola’s premier, one-of-a-kind family attraction. Dozens of hands-on, creative activities and a full day of fun awaits families in Chandler, Ariz, just a short drive away from Phoenix. Bigger, brighter and bolder than ever, the colorful adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity and experience color in a whole new way. 

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04. Queen Mine Tours

Outfitted in hard hat, miner’s headlamp and a yellow slicker, thousands of Bisbee visitors ride into the  Queen Mine Tour  each year—heading underground and back in time. Tour guides, retired Phelps Dodge employees, lead the group 1,500 feet into the mine and recount mining days, techniques, dangers and drama. Adding a personal touch, the miner-turned-tour guides help visitors experience what it was like to work underground.

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05. Good Enough Silver Mine Tours

Tombstone, az.

The Goodenough Mine was Tombstone’s major silver producer. The claim was filed in 1878, production began in 1879. Take the tour and learn how much the miners worked, see what silver ore looks like, and experience what it’s like to go underground in a perfectly preserved underground historic hard rock mine. Well informed guides lead you through the old working. A fun and educational experience.

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Shamrock Farms Dairy Farm Tour

If you've lived in Arizona for any period of time, you'll recognize the company name Shamrock Farms. Their products are prominent in our dairy cases, our school cafeterias, hospitals, and in food service in general. What you might not know is that Shamrock Farms is headquartered right here in Arizona . It's a family-owned company, so you won't see it on NASDAQ and you won't see their profit and loss statement, but you'll see plenty of cows —about 10,000 of them—at the dairy farm in Stanfield, Arizona. Shamrock Farms is the largest family-owned and operated dairy in the Southwest. The farm operates on about 240 acres.

The Shamrock Farms logo features a cartoon image of Roxie, who is the official "spokescow" for Shamrock Farms. Roxie confided in us that despite all the photos depicting the McClelland family history on the walls, she really runs the place.

About the Dairy Farm

When the company was founded in 1922, it was known as Shamrock Dairy. Shamrock Dairy began in Tucson with only 20 cows and a Model T delivery truck. The processing plant for the dairy products is actually located in Phoenix. In 2003, Shamrock moved the farm to Stanfield, Arizona. Stanfield is in Pinal County, west of Casa Grande. Students from Stanfield Elementary School were the first to take an official school tour of the farm.

The property in Stanfield purchased by Shamrock Farms is actually quite a bit bigger than 240 acres and will be used for future growth.

Basics of the Tour

The Welcome Center Barn is where tour groups assemble. The group heads meet the tour guide, who provides an overview of the tour, and some basic ground rules. You'll get on an open-air tram and start out on your one hour adventure. You'll see where Roxie and the girls live, with their modern cooling systems, the milking barn, and the calf nursery. Other tour highlights include Roxie’s Outdoor Adventure and Think Your Drink zone, where people can compare the nutritional value of milk versus other beverages.

When you gather for your tour you'll see a sign with a picture of Roxie and a number underneath. That's how many calves were born just that day. Some lucky tour participants get to see a birth during their tour.

Feed the Babies

One of the most popular parts of the tour is the one where participants can actually make contact with the calves. These youngsters (the cows, not the children!) will gladly accept a scratch behind the ears and some food that is provided by the tour leader.

Shamrock doesn't buy cows from other farms. All of the girls have been born and raised at Shamrock Farms.

Who Should Take the Dairy Farm Tour

The Shamrock Farms tour is appropriate for all ages. It is not especially strenuous. The ability to step in and out of the tram and walk a flight of stairs (with a handrail) will be your only requirements. There is an elevator for those that can't use the stairs.

The cleanliness of this facility is striking. You'd think that with 10,000 cows, that there would be overwhelming odor. Not true. When you take the tour, ask them why.

Having taken the tour, we believe that the people who'll get the most out of the tour are ages 8 and up. It isn't that there aren't things to do for the little ones—there's actually a ten minute stop at a special and very enjoyable playground. Still, this is more an educational tour than a tour where kids run around and play, as might be offered by some smaller farms.

Back at the Barn

The Barn is not only the meeting place for the tour but it's also a place where you can learn about the history of Shamrock Foods and the products they make. There are photos and games and more. After your guided tour, you'll get a tasty treat (we won't ruin the surprise) and you can purchase Shamrock Foods ice cream. Want a souvenir with Roxie on it? Who wouldn't! Of course, there's a gift shop.

Ice cream and souvenirs are all reasonably priced. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch and use the indoor picnic area.

Directions to Shamrock Farms

For those people living in Chandler, or Ahwatukee, or other locations near I-10 south of Phoenix, it will take an hour or so to get to the farm in Stanfield. For those of you living in Surprise and Fountain Hills, it might be considered a day trip!

To get to the farm, take I-10 to Queen Creek Rd. exit. Turn right onto Maricopa Road (Route 347) and continue south for 15.5 miles. (If you are coming from south of Queen Creek Road, you can take Riggs Road out to Maricopa Road, Route 347, and then make a left.)

In Maricopa, turn left onto Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway. There will be a blue Napa Auto Parts store on your left. If you go over the railroad tracks, you've gone too far. If you get to Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino, you've really gone too far! Continue east on the Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto White & Parker Road (there's a big sign reading "Pinal Feeding Co."), cross over the railroad tracks, and continue south for about 9 miles. Turn right onto Clayton Road at the Shamrock Farms entrance sign.

However long you decide it will take to get there, add at least another 15 minutes! You don't want to miss your tour, and there's plenty to read and learn while you are waiting. We estimate that from I-10 and Queen Creek Rd. it takes about 45 minutes.

Hours, Admission, Location

Here are the administrative details you'll need to visit Shamrock Farms.

Tours are offered to the general public from early October through mid-May on the following schedule. They usually start taking reservations in September.

Tour Days and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. School field trips are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reservations are required if you intend to take the tour, which you can make online or over the phone.

The charge for a Farm Tour in 2016 was $9 for adults, $7.50 for seniors (60+) and military, $6 for children 12 and under, and children under two (must sit on your lap) are free. Special events may have different pricing. Call about group rates or special tours for your group.

More Information About Shamrock Farms Tours

If you have more questions, or to verify tour times and prices, visit the website or call 602-477-2462.

Shamrock Farm Tours are pretty busy, and tours are of a limited size. Check online for special events and deals.

All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.

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Food factory tours offer a nostalgic and memorable experience for all ages. You’ll feel like you’ve entered the world of Willy Wonka when you visit Fairytale Brownies, a world-famous bakery with roots right here in our capital city. One of the best food factory tours in Arizona, a visit to the headquarters takes you up close and personal with the brownie-making process (and – of course – you get to try the finished product)!

Editor’s Note: Fairytale Brownies has informed us their factory is no longer open for tours. The store does have large viewing windows through which you can watch the bakers hard at work, and you can place an order via their website .

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Arizona factories to visit and tour

Arizona has factories to visit and tour. Below, first are the active, working factories. The next section has historical operations which often have demonstrations or renactments. These incluse both large and small operations, from several person chocolate factories and cheesemakers to large manufacturers making paper towels, wood products, beverage cans and bottles, are open to the public with real tours, exhibitions and fun education.

In some cases, such as a manufacturing process that is no longer in use, the only way to see it and learn about it is a museum or living history center. So, we also provide information about engineering facilities and museums, dinosaur digs, even government facilities, like NASA, astronomy oberservatories and more that are open to the public on certain days and times. And if there is some place that is just plain fun to visit, we add that, too!

These are perfect for homeschooling, for STEM and for fun! Kids love visiting these places! They're learning and getting an education without even realizing it. And most of these are either free or under $10! What's better then fun, entertaining, good for children and families, educational and free?

Here are some of the top factory tours in Arizona and contact information and tips about visiting them.

Factories to visit in Arizona

Factories, engineering, museums and other fun demonstrations and exhibits to visit in arizona.

  • Cerreta's Chocolate - chocolate factory, candies 5345 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. Phone: 623-930-9000. Open: Monday Through Friday at 10am, 11am, 12pm, & 1pm. Inexpensive ($10 to $16 in 2023) educational Factory Tours are available. You can Purchase a Chocolate Tasting Tour Pass for a guided tour of our factory and three samples, or upgrade to a VIP Activity. During the VIP Tour tourists will participate in one of our many hands-on chocolate making activities after the tour and 3 samples have concluded. Also great for Teachers and Homeschool parents! They have learning activities to go along with your Tour:Educational activities, Including videos and worksheets .
  • Good Enough Mine Tour - silver mining 501 East Toughnut Street, Tombstone, AZ 85638. Phone: (520) 457-3333. Email: [email protected] Open: Friday-Sunday Only - Not available June, July or Nov 28-Dec 6; Tours start on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Under 7 are free. Duration: 75 minutes, for ages 6 and up. This tour includes a 60 step stairway with handrails. Learn about the history of the Good Enough Silver Mines as you tour the mine itself. Witness magnificent areas underground and see what silver ore looks like naturally. You can also tour around Tombstone and see famous spots and more! MINE & TROLLEY COMBO FROM $30. Take yourself into a real 1880’s Silver Mine 100 Feet Below the Surface & Historical Tour of the Entire Town of Tombstone all in one combo! Enjoy this educational and exciting combo to get the most out of your Arizona experience. They even have a Dinner Theatre Tour Be entertained in this one-of-a-kind underground tour of the Toughnut mine along with a lovely 1800’s style dinner theatre! A time to remember and the best date night in Tombstone, Arizona.

Arizona Historical Forts and Sites, Famous buildings, Active Federal facilities to tour, Geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

For nearly 5,000 years, people have lived in these canyons - longer than anyone has lived uninterrupted anywhere on the Colorado Plateau. In the place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, Navajo families make their homes, raise livestock, and farm the lands in the canyons. A place like no other, the park and Navajo Nation work together to manage the land's resources.

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Explore the mystery and complexity of an extended network of communities and irrigation canals. An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether the Casa Grande was a gathering place for the Desert People or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners is but part of the mystique of the Ruins.

Fort Bowie witnessed almost 25 years of conflict between the Chiricahua Apache and the US Army, and remains a tangible connection to the turbulent era of the late 1800s. Explore the history of Fort Bowie and Apache Pass as you hike the 1.5 mile trail to the visitor center and old fort ruins. Today, this peaceful landscape stands in stark contrast to the violence that once gripped this land.

OK, it's not factory, but if you're in Arizona, you must visit it at least once. Located in Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park encompasses 277 miles (446 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. The park is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon; a mile (1.6 km) deep, and up to 18 miles (29 km) wide. Layered bands of colorful rock reveal millions of years of geologic history. Grand Canyon is unmatched in the vistas it offers visitors from the rim. Open 24 hours.

The squeaky wooden floor greets your entry into the oldest operating Trading Post on the Navajo Nation. When your eyes adjust to the dim light in the "bullpen" you find you’ve just entered a mercantile. Hubbell Trading Post has been serving Ganado selling goods and Native American Art since 1878. Discover Hubbell Trading Post NHS, sheep, rugs, jewelry and so much more..

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape.

The Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo are tribes that have inhabited the canyons for centuries. Springs fed into farming land on the canyon floor and homes were built in the natural sandstone alcoves. The cliff dwellings of Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House were last physically occupied around 1300 AD but the villages have a spiritual presence that can still be felt today.

Beneath vermilion cliffs, American Indians, Mormon ranchers, plants, animals, and many others have depended on the life-giving water found at the desert oasis at Pipe Spring. Learn about settler and Kaibab Paiute life by exploring the museum, historic fort and cabins, garden, and Ridge Trail. Visit with rangers and ranch animals, and attend living history demonstrations and talks.

The Salado Phenomena, 700 years ago, blended ideas of neighboring Native American cultures to emerge a unique and vibrant society. Tonto National Monument showcases two Salado-style cliff dwellings. Colorful pottery, woven cotton cloth, and other artifacts tell a story of people living and using resources from the northern Sonoran Desert from 1250 to 1450 CE.

Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki is a landscape of legacies. Ancient pueblos dot red-rock outcroppings across miles of prairie. Where food and water seem impossible to find, people built pueblos, raised families, farmed, traded, and thrived. Today, if you linger and listen, earth and artifacts whisper their stories to us still.

Arizona State historic sites and parks

These are state-run parks, museums and historic sites that present the history of some manufacturing process, industry, or living settlement

State Parks

  • Bear River State Park
  • ALAMO LAKE STATE PARK
  • BUCKSKIN MTN STATE PARK
  • CATALINA STATE PARK
  • CATTAIL COVE STATE PARK
  • COLORADO RIVER STATE HISTORIC PARK
  • DANKWORTH POND STATE PARK
  • DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK
  • FOOL HOLLOW LAKE RECREATION AREA
  • FORT VERDE STATE HISTORIC PARK
  • GRANITE MTN HOTSHOTS MEMORIAL STATE PARK
  • HAVASU RIVIERA STATE PARK
  • JEROME STATE HISTORIC PARK
  • KARTCHNER CAVERNS STATE PARK
  • LAKE HAVASU STATE PARK
  • LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK
  • LYMAN LAKE STATE PARK
  • MCFARLAND STATE HISTORIC PARK
  • ORACLE STATE PARK
  • PATAGONIA LAKE STATE PARK
  • PICACHO PEAK STATE PARK
  • RED ROCK STATE PARK
  • RIORDAN MANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK
  • RIVER ISLAND STATE PARK
  • ROCKIN' RIVER RANCH STATE PARK
  • ROPER LAKE STATE PARK
  • SAN RAFAEL STATE NATURAL AREA
  • SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK
  • SONOITA CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA
  • TOMBSTONE COURTHOUSE STATE HISTORIC PARK
  • TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK
  • TUBAC PRESIDIO STATE HISTORIC PARK
  • VERDE RIVER GREENWAY STATE NATURAL AREA
  • YUMA TERRITORIAL PRISON STATE HISTORIC PARK
  • HOMOLOVI STATE PARK

Arizona Seasons, bugs, topography and climate

Located in the Rockies and at the edge of the plains, Wyoming has both landscapes. In the summer, it tends to be semi-arid, hot during day and cool at night. Winters can be brutally cold. Many roads are closed or impassible in the winter.

Bugs are thankfully few!

Camping in Arizona

If you're looking to save money on your trip, camping may be a fun alternative to hotels and motels, especially, if you already have the gear, or are looking to get some. BTW, this websites ( https://RoadTrippingAndCamping.com ) explains everything you need to know about camping gear and where to the best gear at the lowest prices.

If you're not from Arizona, you may not realize that

There are both state parks and private campgrounds in Arizona .

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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)

the exterior of the louisville slugger factory a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours the exterior features a building sized baseball bat

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)

brightly colored candies go down the mixing line in the jelly belly factory, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

an american flag made of kazoos hangs in the kazoo factory, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

glass cases filled with dispensers in the pez factory, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

a crowd of people wearing neon work vests at the polaris factory tour, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

candy canes on an assembly line at hammond's, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

a worker in the kohler factory, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

treat shop sweet pete's, where you can take a tour,  which good housekeeping has picked as one of the best factory tours

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)

a ford f150 undergoes transformation inside the manufacturing innovation theater at the henry ford rouge factory tour, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

worker in a lab coat holds up a tray of different ice creams from turkey hill, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

the sampling area at the world of cocacola, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

2018 grand opening of the tillamook creamery, a good housekeeping pick for the best factory tours

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)

three visitors posing on the central perk couch as part of the warner bros studio tour, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

the exterior sign for the great utz chip trip tour gallery entrance the great utz chip trip is a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

the ice cream "graveyard" of retired flavors at the ben  jerry's factory, a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

the exterior of the crayola experience, with a class of children heading inside the crayola experience is a good housekeeping pick for best factory tours

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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Cerreta | Glendale, AZ

Tours of Cerreta’s chocolate factory are available Monday through Friday. They offer fun tour activity upgrades too. Kids can pull taffy, make their own chocolate pizza or chocolate bar, and many other options.

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Jelly Belly | Fairfield, CA

Walk above the factory at your own pace in Jelly Belly’s self-guided tour. Participate in interactive exhibits and games along the tour lane, shop at the Jelly Belly store, and dine at the Jelly Belly cafe.

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Hammond’s Candies | Denver, CO

Bring your curiosity and a sweet tooth to see where lollipops, candy canes, and other Hammond’s treats are made on the complimentary Hammond’s candy factory tour. See your favorite treats pulled, twisted, shaped, and packaged by hand as they’ve been since 1920.

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The Taffy Shop | Estes Park, CO

Watch the K Kiss machine in action and get a fresh piece of taffy straight from the sorting bin when you visit The Taffy Shop in downtown Estes Park.

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Fascia’s Chocolates | Waterbury, CT

Check the event calendar to enjoy a chocolate experience where adults and children alike can make a candy bar, or choose a Chocolate Decadence Tour by train where chocolates will be paired with spirits from regional distilleries, breweries, wineries, and vineyards.

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PEZ | Orange, CT

Experience PEZ in person in a self-guided visit to the more than 4,000 square feet visitor center dedicated to all things PEZ. The visitor’s center includes memorabilia, PEZ history, and even a PEZ motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers.

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Davidson of Dundee | Dundee, FL

The Davidson family personally invites you to visit the original factory and retail store located in Dundee, Florida where you can see how the candies, chocolates, marmalades, and jellies are made by hand, one batch at a time. 

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Whetstone Chocolates | St. Augustine, FL

Learn the history of Whetstone Chocolates and taste freshly made chocolates and confections while you walk through the factory in St. Augustine’s original chocolate factory tour.

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Original Hawaiian Chocolate | Kailua Kona, HI

Original Hawaiian Chocolate offers guided plantation tours of the working plantain. Reservations are required. Take a scenic walking tour of the cacao orchard and sample delicious milk, and rare criollo chocolates. The tour is full of information about every step in the chocolate-making process from growing the trees to molding each handmade, delicious bar.

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Long Grove Confectionery Co. | Buffalo Grove, IL

See the famous chocolate factory tour that’s great for all ages. Smell the buttery chocolate and taste the rich caramel as you view the production and enjoy a chocolate treat.

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DeBrand | Fort Wayne, IN

Visit the beautiful corporate headquarters and see the chocolatiers in action when you view the chocolate-making kitchens. DeBrand offers both open public tours and private scheduled group tours. Tours vary as production varies daily.

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South Bend Chocolate Company | South Bend, IN

Adults and children alike will enjoy a tour of the 58,000-square-foot South Bend Chocolate Company factory and museum. Tour guests are led through the entire chocolate-making process and treated to a sample at the end of the tour.

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Haven’s Candies | Westbrook, ME

Free self-directed window tours are available at the Westbrook location anytime the candy shop is open. Additionally, the open house is typically held every year on Columbus Day when the public is invited to come make their own candy.

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Harbor Sweets | Salem, MA

Harbor Sweet offers tours that can be arranged by email.

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Taza | Somerville, MA

Book a tour of the Somerville chocolate factory where you can watch chocolate being made. Tour guides are hand to answer questions about the process.

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Chocolates by Grimaldi | Grand Haven, MI

Learn about chocolate from pod to bean and indulge in FREE samples! See where the chocolatiers create their recipes and watch our 38-foot enrober in action at this Michigan chocolate factory tour.

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Gilbert Chocolates | Jackson, MI

Gilbert Chocolates free tour includes information about how chocolate is made, the history of Gilbert Chocolates, and an opportunity to watch the chocolate creation artists at work.

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Ethel M Chocolates | Las Vegas, NV

Visit the Las Vegas factory and flagship store to experience a self-guided tour, gourmet chocolate and wine tastings, and walk the cactus gardens.

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Kimmie Candy | Reno, NV

Visit the biggest little candy store in the world for a variety of candies and a virtual factory tour.

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French Broad Chocolates | Asheville, NC

Classroom factory tours, private tours, chocolate and wine tastings, and more. Tours include an overview of cacao farming, a guided viewing of the chocolate factory, and plenty of tastings.

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Anthony-Thomas Candy Company | Columbus, OH

Tour groups can experience candy making from start to finish in the 152,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art candy factory. Walk along the comfortable, glass-enclosed suspended cat-walk and observe nine lines producing 30,000 pounds of chocolates per shift. The experienced tour guide explains each process step-by-step from the kitchen to the final packaging. View the huge copper kettles where the centers of some of the candies are created and the unique silver-wrapped pipes that carry liquid chocolate throughout the factory.

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Fannie May Chocolate | North Canton, OH

Explore the Fannie May factory with a behind-the-scenes look at how they carefully craft gourmet chocolates. Enjoy the enchanting aroma of fresh chocolate and get an exclusive look at the love and passion behind each chocolate.

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Spangler Candy Museum & Store | Bryan, OH

Spangler Candy Company has been in business for more than 110 years and is still family-owned. The new museum highlights the history of Spangler Candy Company’s products, achievements, and leadership since 1906. 

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Pennsylvania Candy Factory & Chocolatier Tours

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Hershey’s Chocolate World | Hershey, PA

Hershey’s Chocolate World is more than a factory tour, it’s an entire chocolate adventure. Ride the train to colorful candy worlds, meet Hershey’s characters, create your own candy bar, and even go on a chocolate factory ride.

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Tennessee Candy Factory & Chocolatier Tours

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Olive & Sinclair | Nashville, TN

Learn about Olive & Sinclair and the unique process of making bean-to-bar chocolate on a 30-45 minute walking tour of the facility.

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Texas Candy Factory & Chocolatier Tours

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The Chocolate Gallery | Bryan, TX

Tours and field trips offer an hour-long, in-depth tour of The Chocolate Gallery facility and operations. Learn about the production of cacao into chocolate and traditional candy making concluded by a chocolate tasting.

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Lake Champlain Chocolates | Burlington, Stowe, & Waterbury Center, Vermont

Visit Lake Champlain Chocolates stores at multiple locations in Vermont where you can try factory seconds and enjoy an expresso.

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Boehm’s Candies | Issaquah, WA

Free, self-guided window tours are available anytime during regular retail hours. Public and private guided tours are available by reservation.

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Theo Chocolate | Seattle, WA

Discover the origins of cacao, and see how chocolate is crafted from scratch. You’ll get an inside view of the factory to see where the chocolate is made and enjoy a tasting at the end of the tour.

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With the WM Phoenix Open in the rearview mirror, Arizona golf fans now await PGA Tour Champions, LPGA and Epson Tour events.

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