Avery Island, LA: Tabasco Visitor Center & Pepper Sauce Factory

______________________ FREE tour; but there is a $1.00 charge to go onto Avery Island TOUR HOURS: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Bottling is only done on Monday–Thursday *Samples *Can try various products * Tours are short; lasting about 15-25 minutes… tours start approximately every 40 minutes … Continue reading

California, MO: Burgers’ Smokehouse Visitor’s Center Tour

______________________ FREE for walk through & video tour; but you may end up hungry & want to buy at least a sandwich TOUR HOURS: (video tour hours) Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: call for hours Closed on Sunday NOTES: *Self-guided; but tell the receptionist in the … Continue reading

Boulder, CO: Celestial Seasonings – tour

If you like tea, you will most likely want to stop by Celestial Seasonings for a tour and samples. On this tour you will be led through the actual factory floor. I am told the aromas you will encounter are tantalizing, but the mint room is intense & quite memorable. … Continue reading

Pleasant Prairie, WI: Jelly Belly Warehouse Tour

Well jellybeans!! Jelly Belly jelly beans & a free tour of the warehouse, what more could you want? Well, you also get free samples! The Jelly Belly Warehouse is a bright, colorful place. Tours start approximately every 15-30 minutes throughout the tour times. You may have to wait for a … Continue reading

Shelburne, VT: Vermont Teddy Bear Company – TOUR

A short tour, about 30 minutes, is available at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. Cute stop to see how teddy bears are made. The building is colorful & cute from the outside. Photo ops on site. While the factory is open 7 days a week (except certain holidays), this is … Continue reading