Sautee, GA: The Gourd Place Museum

______________________ FREE HOURS: April 1 – December 23 Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Easter & Thanksgiving NOTES: *You can make an appointment to visit January through March. *They have a cute shop where you can buy gourd items, also. LOCATION: … Continue reading

Helen, GA: Nora Mill Granary

______________________ FREE to visit, but you may want to purchase some of their products HOURS: March – December Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. January – April Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed … Continue reading

Alamogordo, NM: Heart of the Desert Pistachios

______________________ FREE HOURS: June – August Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. September – May Monday – Friday: 1:30 p.m. NOTES: *Tours last about 45 minutes. *This is a walking tour that includes the field, processing plant, & packaging and shipping areas. *Tour is wheelchair accessible. *Groups of … Continue reading

Orange, CT: PEZ Visitor Center

______________________ COST: according to their website in 2013 Seniors (60+): $4.00 Regular admission: $5.00 Children 3-12: $4.00 Children under 3: FREE HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Their website states hours are seasonal. So, the hours listed could change. NOTES: *Connecticut … Continue reading

Mount Olive, NC: Mt. Olive Pickle Gift Shop

FREE to visit HOURS: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (the shop closes from noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch) NOTES: *They do not have a factory tour available to the general public. There is a video in the gift shop that … Continue reading