Waterbury Center, VT: Cold Hollow Cider Mill

______________________ FREE to visit and sample; but they sell goodies HOURS: November – June Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. June – October Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. NOTES: *Free samples *Stick your face through type photo opportunity *Self guided type tour. You go in a viewing room, to … Continue reading

South Bend, IN: South Bend Chocolate Co. Factory & Museum Tour

______________________ FREE Tour or a Pay Tour They offer a FREE tour -OR- Inside Scoop Tour Adults; those 12 years & up: $4.00 Children 11 years & under: $1.00 HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays NOTES: *Free … Continue reading

Colorado Springs, CO: Focus on the Family Welcome Center

______________________ Play Areas / Welcome Center FREE; except food at the Soda Fountain or to purchase something from the bookstore HOURS: *Memorial Day – Labor Day Monday – Friday: Welcome Center & Play Area: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Soda Shoppe: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A-Bend-A-Go Slide (weather permitting): … Continue reading

Cashmere, WA: Liberty Orchards Tour

______________________ FREE HOURS: April – December Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. January – March Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Close Saturday & Sunday NOTES: *Samples *Factory is not in production on weekends & occasionally during the … Continue reading

Spring Valley, CA: Deering Banjo Factory Tour

______________________ FREE HOURS: Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tours are open to the public. When I contacted them, I was told it is wiser to call ahead for a tour because some times they are full due to having large groups scheduled for a tour. LOCATION: 3733 Kenora Drive … Continue reading