Bend, OR: Goody’s Chocolates

______________________ FREE self-guided tour TOUR HOURS: according to their website -“Effective October 22, 2012” Free Self-Guided: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Guided Tours: $2.00 per person children 3 & under are free Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Closed on major holidays. NOTES: *Tour … Continue reading

Central Point, OR: Dogs for the Deaf

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tours last 45 minutes *Can accommodate groups up to 75 people, but call to schedule *Have parking for buses and RVs *During slow season (believe that is winter time), should call ahead to make sure there is … Continue reading

San Rafael, CA: Guide Dogs for the Blind Campus

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: According to website in 2012: Monday – Saturday (except Saturdays that are graduation days): 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. On Graduation days (certain Saturdays): 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. *check their website to see graduation dates & certain dates they are not offering tours NOTES: *Tours … Continue reading

Boring, OR: Guide Dogs for the Blind Campus

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: According to website in 2012: Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (last tour leaves at 2:00 p.m.) NOTES: *Contact about tours & visits on graduation days (certain Saturdays) *Groups of 8 or more people must schedule tours. Call 503-668-2100 LOCATION: 32901 S.E. Kelso Road Boring, Oregon … Continue reading

Tillamook, OR: Tillamook Cheese Factory

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: Summer Hours (mid-June to Labor Day): 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fall/Winter/Spring Hours (Labor Day to mid-June): 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. NOTES: *Free samples *Self-guided tour includes a bird’s eye view of cheese making & packaging rooms, videos, and displays. *Packaging lines run during business … Continue reading