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

Bradford, PA: Zippo/Case Visitors Center – Museum

FREE HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed certain major holidays NOTES: *They have a 40 foot Zippo lighter with a neon flame and an huge Case pocketknife over the entrance towers LOCATION: 1932 Zippo Drive Bradford, PA 16701 PHONE: 814-368-1932 … 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

Cornwall, PA: Cornwall Iron Furnace (tour)

______________________ COST: in 2013, according to their website: Ages 12-64: $8.00 Ages 3-11: $4.00 65+ and motor club members: $7.00 Children 2 and under: Free TOUR HOURS: Thursday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: noon – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Last tour starts at 4:00 p.m. *Tour last approximately … Continue reading