Candy Factory Tours (if you were looking for candy jobs
click here)
Some candy manufacturers will allow you to tour their factory! You
better go soon though because less and less of them are providing tours every day because of secrecy and security.
The factory list is sorted by state with links to google maps. Be
sure to call ahead because they are not open all the time or they may working on a special job. Many tours are not open
right before certain holidays because they are so busy making more candy! We have also included some virtual factory
tours as well.
5345 W. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301 map it Phone:
623 930-9000 Tour
Times: M-F 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Cost: Free Founded:
1976 Many family
members are involved to create some great candy and candy gift baskets. It's a tough job but somebody has to do
it! One
Jelly Belly Lane
Fairfield, California 94533
map it Phone:
800 9 JELLYBEAN Tour
Times: M-F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sat same but no machines working Cost: Free Founded: 1869 Home of "The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean!" This is a great tour of a big candy factory.
5735
N Washington Street Denver, Colorado 80216 map it Phone:
888 CANDY 89 Tour
Times: M-F 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: Free Founded: 1920 Hammond's makes great old time and new candy. There factory tour has been featured on many TV shows!
822
North Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 map it Phone:
312 337-7711 Tour
Times: Every day 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Cost: Free Founded:
1894 This isn't
the real factory in Hershey, Pennsylvania (below) but it is still a lot of fun. Become a factory worker for
the day!
Albanese Candy Factory NEW!
5441 East Lincoln Highway
Merrillville, Indiana
46410 map it
Phone: 219.947.3070
Tour Times: M-S 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free Founded 1983
They have the world's
tallest chocolate waterfall and they make all kinds of gummi and chocolate candy! 1108
E. Douglas Avenue Wichita, Kansas 67214 map it Phone:
316 264-5002 Tour
Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays Daily. Also
offer Kids Candy Adventures on Wed in the Summer. Cost:
Free for the tour. Candy Adventure is $15 per child. Founded: 1885 One of the oldest candy factories in the country, they make great gourmet chocolates and other candies.
112 East Second Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 map it Phone:
502 223-7475 Tour
Times: M-S 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cost: $2 per person, Children 5 and under are free
Founded: 1919
They are known as the "Originators of Bourbon Candy" and have also
been featured in many TV shows.
Haven's Candies NEW!
87 County Road
Westbrook, Maine 04092
map it
Phone: 207 772-1557
Tour Times: By Appointment
Cost: $2.50 / person, minimum of $25
Founded: 1915
They have handcrafted candies made using traditional methods. They also have a video tour on their website. 1777 Arlingate Lane Phone:
877 226-3921 Tour Times: Tue and Thu
9:30 am - 2:30 pm Cost: Free Founded: 1916 Watch them make 50,000 pounds of chocolate a day!
100 Hershey Park Drive Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033 map it Phone:
717 534-4900 Tour Times: Open everyday 9:00
am till 5:00 pm (or later) Cost: Free Founded: 1894 It's more of a ride than a tour but it's really cool! Check out our blog entry of when we went! link CandyFavorites.com / McKeesport Candy Co. NEW!
1101 5th Ave
Mckeesport, Pennsylvania 15132 map it
Phone: 412 678-8851
Tour Times: By Appointment
Cost: ?
Founded: 1927
They are one of the oldest
candy wholesalers in the country and have a huge warehouse with over 2800 different kinds of candy!
Asher's Chocolates Factory Tour NEW! 80
Wambold Road
Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964-2700 map it
Phone: 800 438-8882
Tour Times: M-F 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Founded: 1892
Asher's is one of the oldest continuously owned candy makers in the country. They also have a virtual
factory tour on their website. 50
East 4th Avenue York, Pennsylvania 17405 map it Phone:
800 248-4273 Tour
Times: M-F 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm Cost: Free Founded: 1921 Family
continues homemade traditions and quality candy making.
119
East 200 North Alpine, Utah 84004 map it Phone:
801 756-6916 Tour
Times: M-Thu 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: Free Founded: 1969 See them
make awesome handcrafted confections like candy sticks, candy canes and suckers.
3780
West Directors Row Salt Lake City, Utah 84122 map it Phone:
801 886-1444 Tour
Times: M-Th 9:30 am - 4:30 pm by Appointment Only! Cost: Free Founded: 1892
A great family business
with lots of different candy!
Virtual Factory Tours So many candy factories don't offer
tours because of secrecy, security and food quality concerns. However, many offer virtual tours. Below are some
good ones we found. Some of the candy makers above also have virtual tours in addition to their onsite tours.
Let us know of any others you think we should add!
7301 W. Harrison Street Forest Park, Illinois 60130 map it Phone:
708 366-0500 Founded:
1908 Fun virtual
tour of how they make Lemonheads, Jaw Busters and other great candy!
1307 S. 59th St. Phone:
800 786-1625 Founded:
1876 They make
the best selling cherry candy bar, Cherry Mash. 1300 Stefko Boulevard
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017 map it Phone:
800 445-5787 Founded:
1910 They make
the Easter Peeps and Mike and Ikes.
Tell us about other Candy Factory Tours! Also, tell us about what you thought of any tours!
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