Brenham, TX: Blue Bell Creameries

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: General Admission: $6.00 Senior Citizens (55+) & Children (6 to 14): $4.00 TOUR HOURS: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. as needed on a first come, first served basis No weekend tours Closed most holidays NOTES: *Parking is limited *Tours … Continue reading

Milwaukie, OR: Bob’s Red Mill

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. NOTES: *Tours are held at the World Headquarters; not the Visitor’s Center *Tours start at 10:00 a.m. sharp *Tour may last about 1 1/2 hours *Free samples LOCATION: 13521 Southeast Pheasant Court Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 PHONE: 1-800-349-2173 WEBSITE: Bob’s Red Mill

Hanover, PA: Utz Snacks – Utz Chip Trip Tour

FREE TOUR HOURS: Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays NOTES: *Self-guided tour *Can see production through windows *Last I knew, they do give a free sample of chips *They recommend calling ahead in case they have had a change in their production schedule *Can … Continue reading

CLOSING March 2015 – Intercourse, PA: Intercourse Pretzel Factory Tour

******* Sadly, they have posted on their website that they will be closing March 28, 2015. They have been in business for 19 1/2 years. ______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: Hours vary; see website: Tour hours Closed on Sunday NOTES: *Tours last about 12 – 15 minutes *Filming is not allowed … Continue reading

Lititz, PA: Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: Adults: $3.00 Children: $2.00 TOUR HOURS: Martin Luther King Jr Holiday – March 15th: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. March 16 – December 31: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Sundays Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Does not … Continue reading