tour of factory

Let's Tour Together

Step inside the world's largest factory for a behind-the-scenes look at the Boeing Everett Factory and 777 assembly line. Each tour is an 80-minute guided experience with a front row view of current airplane production, the Everett site’s history and the central role it plays in the future of commercial aviation.

Pro-Tip: Tickets sell out quickly. We recommend booking tickets in advance, either online or through the Call Center: +1 (800) 464-1476

Tour Schedule: Offered Thursday – Monday. Select 'Buy Tickets' to check availability.

Know Before You Go

Safety requirements.

• Children/Youth must be at least 4 feet (48in/122cm) tall to go on the tour.
• Carrying children on the tour is not allowed for safety reasons.
• Children/Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Restricted Items

This is a hands-free tour. Complimentary lockers are available to use in the lobby. Please store all belongings before your tour time begins. Items NOT allowed on the Boeing Everett Factory Tour:

• No purses, handbags, waist pouches or backpacks
• No binoculars and electronics including cameras, video equipment or drones
• No phones or tablets
• No food or drinks
• No smoking or vaping

Refunds and Restrictions

• If guests do not arrive promptly for their scheduled tour the reservation will be forfeited*. We strongly recommend guests arrive at least 30 minutes before their tour start time.
• Refunds will be provided with at least 24-hour notice of cancellation. No refunds will be made within 24 hours of your scheduled tour.
• In order to request a reservation modification of any kind, please call Boeing Future of Flight Customer Service at +1 (800)-464-1476 .

* If an emergency arises, we will attempt to reschedule your tour if you call at least one hour in advance of your scheduled tour time (depending on availability).

The Boeing Company reserves the right to cancel the tour at any time for any reason.

Accessibility

• Boeing Future of Flight is an accessible facility. Please contact Boeing Future of Flight Customer Service in advance at [email protected] or call +1 (800) 464-1476 for special accommodations requests, including booking our wheelchair-accessible bus tour. For more information regarding our accessibility accommodations, please visit our Accessibility page.
• Participation on the Boeing Everett Factory Tour requires traveling approximately .3 miles (.5km) round trip. There are flights of stairs to navigate; however, elevators are accessible on all floors at Boeing Future of Flight and the Boeing Everett Factory Tour.

Restrooms are not available during the tour. Please plan ahead by using the restrooms at Boeing Future of Flight before your tour start time.

Stay in the Know!

Join our email list to be the first to know about new experiences, events and promotions.

25 Best Factory Tours in America for Families Who Love to Go Behind the Scenes

Find out what it takes to construct a jellybean, giant plane and everything in between.

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process.

After a prolonged period of being stuck at home, some families are looking to travel again. And while the COVID-19 pandemic means that precautions still have to be taken, and not every destination is up and running at 100% capacity, there's still plenty of unique experiences out there that are once again open to the public.

The following factory tours and appropriate for kids, are well-reviewed by families and are currently open to visitors (or will be opening soon). But you might want to book ahead — some require timed tickets or reservations before you visit. But when you're done, you'll all know a little bit more about how the world around you is made.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory (Louisville, Kentucky)

Swing by to see how baseball bats are made — this company has been churning them out since 1884. Your family can walk through the factory production line and watch the wood chips fly! Everyone can try out bats from iconic players, like Babe Ruth and Derek Jeter. With plenty of photo ops (including your crew inside a giant baseball mitt) and a free mini bat souvenir for every guest, this tour will be a home run. Open daily; $ 18 for adults, $11 for ages 6 – 12, free for ages 5 and under

Jelly Belly Visitor Center & Factory (Fairfield, California)

From your perch above the production line, you’ll witness all the steps — slurry, steam bath, glossy application — it takes to create the gourmet jellybeans that have been a thing since the late 1800s. Video screens provide close-ups and fun facts (like it takes 1 – 2 weeks to make a jellybean). Feeling hungry? Stop at the café for a jellybean-shaped pizza. Open daily (but factory workers are typically there only on weekdays), $5 for adults, $2 for ages 2 and up, free for younger kids

The Kazoo Factory Tour Experience (Beaufort, South Carolina)

After learning the ins and outs of kazoo-making during a factory walk-through, everyone gets to create their own instrument to take home. A built-in souvenir is music to our ears! Open Monday to Friday, $9 for adults, $7 for ages 4 – 11, free for younger kids

MORE INFORMATION

PEZ Visitor Center (Orange, Connecticut)

The colorful facility dispenses equal parts nostalgia (it maintains well-organized vintage PEZ displays) and tech wizardry (you can see how the famous candy is packed). Be sure to snap your kid’s pic in front of the world’s largest PEZ dispenser, which looks like a person wearing a PEZ-themed baseball cap. Open daily; $5 for adults, $4 for ages 3 – 12, free for younger kids

Polaris Experience Center (Roseau, Minnesota)

School-age kids who love to build things will have their mind blown going behind-the-scenes at this maker of snowmobiles and ATVs. On the guided tour, they’ll see laser cutters, high-speed saws and other cool equipment making parts for the vehicles. They can also watch motors being installed and ATVs being tested. Whoa! Open Monday to Friday; children under age 6 prohibited; free

Hammond’s Candy Factory Tour (Denver, Colorado)

This centuries-old confectioner invites you to see how it makes its lollipops, candy canes and other treats. Looking through large viewing windows, your crew will be gobsmacked at how the colorful candies are shaped and packaged. Open Monday –Saturday; free

Kohler Design Center Factory Tour (Kohler, Wisconsin)

Got a teen whose interested in manufacturing? They’ll be fascinated by this detailed two-hour, 3 ½-mile foray behind the scenes of how the brand’s famous plumbing products are created. Open Monday – Friday, children under 14 not permitted, free

Sweet Pete’s Candy Shop (Jacksonville, Florida)

Willy Wonka vibes are strong at this mansion that takes guests from room to room of candy-making demos. You’ll get to design your own chocolate bar, choosing from more than 16 toppings. Check availability online; $6.45 per person

Henry Ford Rouge Factory Tour (Dearborn, Michigan)

One truck per minute rolls off the assembly line at this famous automotive factory — and your crew gets a birds-eye view of the goings-on from a 1/3-mile observation deck. There’s also a gallery of cool cars, like a 1965 Ford Mustang, to check out. Check dates online; $22 for adults, $16.50 for ages 5 – 11, free for younger kids

Turkey Hill Experience (Columbia, Pennsylvania)

While the dairy producer’s actual factory is closed to the public, this children’s museum-like attraction gives families the inside scoop on ice cream-making, plus unlimited free samples. Your kids can create their own virtual flavor, and then star in a commercial promoting it . Open daily; starts at $10.50 per person

World of Coca-Cola (Atlanta, Georgia)

Since you can’t tour an actual Coke bottling plant, this attraction is the next best thing. Its Bottle Works exhibit, showcasing real equipment, explains the packaging process. And you’ll get a chance to taste different kinds of sodas from around the world. Open daily; $19 for adults, $15 for ages 3 – 12, free for younger kids

Tillamook Creamery Tour (Tillamook, Oregon)

From a viewing gallery above the factory floor, you’ll see how milk becomes cheese. Then hit the dining hall for gooey faves, likes grilled cheese and mac ’n cheese. Your fam can even share a “flight” of ice cream. Open daily; tour is free, you can add tasting experiences for a charge

Warner Bros. Studio Tour (Los Angeles, California)

Your crew will be star-struck hanging out at a working movie studio. During the hour-long guided portion, you’ll see backlots, movie sets and maybe even spy someone famous. Then you’ll have two more hours to explore on your own — plenty of time to snap a pic of your family in front of the fountain from Friends . Open daily: $69 for adults, $59 for ages 5 – 10

The Great Utz Chip Trip Tour (Hanover, Pennsylvania)

Kids will discover how potatoes get turned into chips at this famous maker’s plant near the Pennsylvania-Maryland border. They can watch factory workers from an observation gallery; closed-circuit TV monitors provide close-ups. Everyone receives a free sample of chips at the end. Open Monday – Thursday, free

Ben & Jerry’s Factory Experience (Waterbury, Vermont)

With a tentative re-opening planned for the end of June 2022, this beloved attraction wets appetites with a short movie about how Ben & Jerry got their start. From there, it’s off to the mezzanine where you’ll watch how the ice cream is made. Samples of ice cream (sometimes a flavor that’s exclusive to the factory) is the proverbial cherry on top. On your way out, visit the “ice cream graveyard” of flavors that are no longer made. Check back for ticket info

The Crayola Experience (Easton, Pennsylvania)

There are many activities to take part in at The Crayola experience, including a live show where a "crayonologist" demonstrates how crayons are made. The 65,000-square-foot attraction also includes a toddler and a big-kid playground, interactive games and a studio for art projects, among manny other stations — they recommend blocking out three or four hours for a visit. Open daily. Admission is $25 if you buy tickets in advance; a timed ticket is required for all visitors ages 3 and up. There are also Crayola Experience locations in Chandler, Arizona; Mall of America, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida and Plano, Texas, but offerings may vary

Taza Chocolate Factory Tour (Somerville, Massachusetts)

Specializing in stone-ground chocolate, this candy maker explains the production process and hosts a sampling. On weekends, there’s a scavenger hunt-themed tour for kids under age 10 . Open Wednesday – Sunday; $8-$12 per person

The White House (Washington, DC)

Though not a factory in the traditional sense, White House tours are back, and you can meander around the famous Blue Room, Red Room, State dining room and — best of all — the Rose Garden. But you can’t wait until the last minute to book. Twenty-one to 90 days before you’d like to visit, you need to request one of the free tours by contacting your congress member’s office. Tours are only available on Fridays and Saturdays

Blue Bell Creamery Factory Tour (Brenham, Texas)

Look high above the factory floor to see ice cream being packaged in different types of containers. An employee is on-hand to answer all the kids’ questions about the process, so encourage them to ask away. Open Monday – Friday; free

American Whistle Company (Columbus, Ohio)

A kitschy stop on a Midwest road trip, this factory doles out loads of engaging info about a topic you probably never considered — how whistles are made. Everyone receives a whistle to take home. Open Monday Friday; $6 per person

@media(max-width: 64rem){.css-o9j0dn:before{margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-right:0.625rem;color:#ffffff;width:1.25rem;bottom:-0.2rem;height:1.25rem;content:'_';display:inline-block;position:relative;line-height:1;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.loaded .css-o9j0dn:before{background-image:url(/_assets/design-tokens/goodhousekeeping/static/images/Clover.5c7a1a0.svg);}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.loaded .css-o9j0dn:before{background-image:url(/_assets/design-tokens/goodhousekeeping/static/images/Clover.5c7a1a0.svg);}} Travel

Best Quotes About Traveling With Friends

The 15 Best Beaches Near Orlando

The Best Tips for Visiting Disney World With Kids

The Best Travel Captions for Your Next Vacay

Are Vessi's Travel Sneakers Worth It?

Universal's Epic Universe Will Live Up to Its Name

The Best Mother-Daughter Trips to Take Together

13 U.S. Amusement Parks That Are Free to Enter

10 of America’s Best Water Parks

Romantic Weekend Getaways

11 Ways to Protect Yourself From Travel Scams

Factory Tours

Celebrating american imagination and industry.

• Car News By Brand
• Chevrolet News
• Hyundai News
• Celebrity Car News
• Just for Laughs
• Motorsports
• Product Reviews

12 Must-Visit Automotive Factory Tours in the United States

Keep the following in mind before you schedule:

• Most don’t allow cameras or recording devices on the tours
• Minimum ages of visitors around typically between 8 and 12 years old
• Nearly all of these visits require reservations in advance
• Adhere to the dress code guidelines, including closed-toed shoes
• Some tours involve extensive walking, so call ahead if you need special accommodation

Furry Friends: How to safely travel with pets

12. Nissan North America – Smyrna, Tennessee

Limited tours of this vehicle assembly plant near Nashville are offered–only Tuesdays and Thursdays–but a motorized, narrated ride through the assembly of these renowned Nissan vehicles is worth the waiting list. You’ll get to see everything from the Pathfinder to the Altima and the Leaf rolling off the production line. More information.

11. BMW U.S. Factory – Spartanburg, South Carolina

Those interested in getting an inside perspective on the “Ultimate Driving Machine” will love touring the only American BMW factory, which is near Charlotte, NC. For a $10 fee, visitors will get to see the modern engineering marvels of the German brand at work within the production plant. Afterward, swing by the Zentrum museum to see the history of BMW at your own pace. More information .

10. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama – Montgomery, Alabama

If you want to watch the construction of a car you probably own, check out this factory within the historic Montgomery city limits. After watching a prep video and donning your headsets, you’ll be taken on a guided tram tour of the assembly of the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra . The experience is free and occasional evening tour times are offered too. Check out the gift shop after your tour for some Hyundai swag! More information .

9. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky – Georgetown, Kentucky

Welcome to Toyota’s assembly plant in Georgetown, Kentucky!

In the heart of the bluegrass region, not far from Lexington, is a massive Toyota manufacturing plant that has given tours to hundreds of thousands of people since 1990. Visitors can take a free guided tram tour through the inside of the facility while listening to friendly guides over headphones explain the work being done. An 11,500-square-foot Visitor Center includes displays and a Toyota gift shop. More information .

8. Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) – Lafayette, Indiana

If you’re headed to Chicago sometime, swing by the home of North American Subaru production that’s southeast of the Windy City. A free, mile-long walk on an elevated catwalk through the facility offers a unique perspective on production operations, but skirts are highly discouraged for that reason! You’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeable Subaru tour director on your walk. More information .

7. Ford Rouge Factory – Dearborn, Michigan

The assembly area is only one portion of this thorough five-part, self-guided tour. Apart from seeing the new aluminum F-150 produced in the assembly floor, learn more about the plant’s innovations at the Legacy Theater, Manufacturing Innovation Theater, and Legacy Gallery. Tickets are a bit pricey but it’s one of the few facilities open for weekend tours. More information .

6. Mercedes-Benz US International – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Get a close-up look at the most luxurious auto brand around by seeing the Visitor Center Museum and taking a guided tour along the assembly floor, which produces such greats as the M-Class . Despite the tour costing a small fee, the experience is highly memorable–and the two mile walk will give you a workout too! More information .

5. Bowling Green Corvette Plant – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Welcome to the home of the Chevy Corvette!

This place halfway between Louisville and Nashville received a lot of attention after a sinkhole appeared in its adjacent National Corvette Museum. Now that it’s being repaired, visitors are flocking to see the Chevy building and tour the assembly plant. For a small fee, you can take an hour-long guided walking tour of the Corvette sports car’s actual construction, from the initial steel structure to the final drive off the line. More information .

4. Honda Heritage – Marysville, Ohio

The Honda Heritage Center in Marysville, Ohio

Although you can’t actually tour the factory here near Columbus which has been producing vehicles for over 50 years, the facility recently opened up a stellar museum on its grounds . You’ll learn about the role the factory has played in the history of the Honda, as well as see fascinating models on display. The best part of the experience is the hands-on activities!  More information .

3. General Motors Fairfax Assembly Plant – Kansas City, Kansas

This GM assembly and stamping facility in the heart of barbecue city offers free walking tours on certain days. If you follow the strict set of safety guidelines, you’ll get to see the process of metal being molded into body panels and attached to vehicles like the Buick LaCrosse and the Chevrolet Malibu . More information .

2. Shelby American Inc – Las Vegas, Nevada

The legacy of Carroll Shelby lives on! This facility has been modifying and selling Ford vehicles for 50 years. If you still have time after seeing the numerous cars on display on the showroom floor, you can get a free tour of the garage (donations accepted). More information .

1. Harley Davidson – Multiple Locations

Harley Davidson powertrain assembly in Kansas City

Multiple Harley Davidson plants offer tours in the US. A free, hour-long walking tour of the manufacturing plant in York, PA is offered, but most visitors prefer the Steel Toe Tour which–for a decent price–gets you entrance to special areas, a commemorative pin, a group photo, a safety vest, and $5 toward the gift shop. A Kids Corner makes this facility suitable for your whole family.

In the heart of Harley history, Menomonee Falls, WI has the northwest plant. You’ll love the interactive museum in downtown Milwaukee and the grand tour of the production facility. Staying overnight? Consider the unique Iron Horse Hotel.

Finally, observe the powertrain operations in Kansas City, MO with a free factory tour of some of the brand’s most beloved models. More information on all three tours .

Safety Tips: Reduce distracted driving and save lives

Aaron is unashamed to be a native Clevelander and the proud driver of a Hyundai Veloster Turbo (which recently replaced his 1995 Saturn SC-2). He gleefully utilizes his background in theater, literature, and communication to dramatically recite his own articles to nearby youth. Mr. Widmar happily resides in Dayton, Ohio with his magnificent wife, Vicki, but is often on the road with her exploring new destinations. Aaron has high aspirations for his writing career but often gets distracted pondering the profound nature of the human condition and forgets what he was writing… See more articles by Aaron.

• Featured Tours

Welcome to your guide to factory tours!

Ever wonder how the fortune gets into the fortune cookie? How toothpaste gets into the tube? Or how sheet metal is welded into a shiny new car or motorcycle? Having traveled thousands of miles and personally visited hundreds of factory tours since 1992, we invite you to explore some manufacturing mysteries of the world. Since most of the tours are free, and many give free samples, factory tours and company museums remain the best vacation value in America. Come along for the ride!

The Toronto Star featured an article on me and some of the factory tours I have written about. I am quoted in a CNN Travel feature about nine great factory tours. We also wrote an article for the magazine Leisure Group Travel and was mentioned in Travel & Leisure .

Your guide to factory tours, Karen Axelrod Author and Factory Tour Consultant

From planes to crayons, these fun factory tours go behind the scenes

Feb 14, 2020 • 7 min read

What’s more fun than breaking open a bright new box of crayons or digging a spoon into a melty pint of ice cream? Getting a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re made, of course.

Whether you’re a super fan or are just generally curious, companies around the US – some that have been in business for decades, and in some cases, for over a century – are offering a fresh new way to experience their goods. Visiting the factory offers insight on how a product comes to life, usually in a hands-on, interactive and fun way. From Cape Cod potato chips to PEZ candies, these 11 factory tours are worth a visit.

PEZ Factory – Orange, Connecticut

The world’s largest PEZ dispenser, vintage Star Wars PEZ and a PEZ motorcycle can all be found in the 4000 sq ft visitor’s center of the company’s candy-making factory . From floor-to-ceiling windows, see the tiny tabs being packaged. (Along with its sister candy-making factory in Traun, Austria, the company produces 5 billion candies each year).

Take time to explore the decades of memorabilia packed into the two-story center, and go on a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a sweet prize at the end.

Ben & Jerry’s – Waterbury, Vermont 

Every ice cream lover should add a Waterbury, Vermont , pilgrimage to their bucket list. The Ben & Jerry’s factory tour gives guests a front-row peek into the ice cream-making process, an overview of the company’s colorful history, and – the best part – a sample of the flavors. Finish the visit with a stroll around the company’s outdoor Flavor Graveyard, an ode to discontinued pints.

If a 30-minute tour isn’t enough, opt for the Flavor Fanatic Experience; the $225, two-hour package includes a private guided factory tour, a tie-dyed lab coat, and a hands-on mixing and tasting session in the Flavor Lab, led by one of the company’s Flavor Gurus.

Cape Cod Chips – Hyannis, Massachusetts

In Hyannis, Massachusetts, find the Kennedy compound, the fast ferries to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, and the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory. More than 250,000 visitors each year take the free, self-guided tour, which includes a walk through the facility to see potato chips made in custom kettles, plus relics from the first factory dating back to the 1980s.

At the end of the tour, break open your complimentary chips at an umbrella-shaded table on the sunny patio. (The tour is available Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm.)

US Mint – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you have coins in your pocket, there’s a good chance they were minted in Philadelphia . (You can tell by the tiny “P” stamped on one side.) In the city of brotherly love, the US Mint has been producing coins for over 225 years, and visitors can see the process during the self-guided, 45-minute tours available to the public most days.

See the coining operation from 40ft above the factory floor, check out the historic artifacts, like the press used to make the nation’s first coins in 1792, and see the series of seven, 5ft-tall Tiffany glass mosaics created to commemorate the opening of the third US Mint building in 1901. While the Mint sadly doesn’t offer free samples, you can buy commemorative coins and other collectibles in the gift shop.

You might also like: Philadelphia will be known as 'The City of Sisterly Love' for the remainder of 2020

Jelly Belly Factory – Fairfield, California

The sixth-generation family-run candy company has been in business since 1898, and making the beloved Jelly Beans since 1976. At the Jelly Belly Factory , self-guided tours lead visitors through a quarter mile-long elevated path, with interactive exhibits and a view of the factory floor. For a flat fee of $39 for groups of up to six, private tour guides will take you through. In the end, everyone gets free samples of the rainbow-hued treat.

Louisville Slugger Factory  – Louisville, Kentucky

You can’t miss the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory , located in downtown Louisville , Kentucky. The 120ft, 68,000 pound, world’s largest baseball bat leans against the side of the building, marking the entrance. Louisville Slugger has been making its iconic bats since 1884, and the factory and museum give visitors an up-close look at how they’re produced. Walk through the line to see the step-by-step process, explore the Bat Vault, with a copy of nearly every bat the company has ever made, and leave with a souvenir mini bat, free for tour-goers.

You might also like: A spirited trip through Kentucky bourbon country

Tillamook Creamery Factory – Tillamook, Oregon

Inside the strikingly modern facade of Oregon’s Tillamook Creamery Factory , the milk produced by the cows on the company’s fourth generation farm is transformed into award-winning cheeses. Get a bird’s-eye view from the observation windows, down onto the factory floor, as the process goes from fresh milk to cheese curds to aged cheddars.

The sprawling, state-of-the-art aging warehouse on site houses upwards of 37 million pounds of cheese, which age from 60 days to 6 years before being sent back out to the warehouse to be cut into bricks and packed up for the grocery store. Don’t leave before sampling all the cheese.

Hershey’s Chocolate Factory – Hershey Pennsylvania

In the central Pennsylvania town of Hershey, the lamp posts are shaped like Hershey’s Kisses and there’s usually a faint whiff of chocolate in the air. To find the source, head straight for the Hershey’s Chocolate Factory . During the free, 30-minute tour, visitors can take an immersive journey through the facility to see how chocolate is made, from cocoa bean to foil-wrapped bar, and finish with a Hershey’s treat.

For $26.95, the create-your-own candy bar tour lets visitors make their own confection, and design a personalized wrapper for a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Crayola Experience – Easton, Pennsylvania

Crayola has been in business for over a century, making iconic crayons and coloring accoutrements for kids and adults alike. (Color Escapes, ie adult coloring books, were introduced in 2015.) The colorful company has a manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania ’s Lehigh Valley, about halfway between Philadelphia and New York City, and about ten minutes away, visitors can check out the Crayola Experience . Guests can see how crayons are made in a live show, pose for a personalized coloring page, mold a critter or character out of crayon wax, and name a color, taking home a keepsake crayon.

Taylor Guitars – San Diego, California

Seasoned musicians and anyone who appreciates a good Spotify playlist will love the thoroughly educational look into how Taylor Guitars are made. Every weekday at 1pm, free, guided tours are offered at the legendary manufacturer of premium acoustic guitars, used by artists like Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews, and Zac Brown.

The 75-minute tour takes place right on the factory floor, so visitors can soak up each step of the process, from choosing the wood and assembling the pieces to finished product. Don’t miss the guitar room, where myriad models are available to test out. (Tours aren’t offered on weekday holidays, so check the schedule before visiting.)

Boeing – Everett, Washington 

The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour is located just north of Seattle , at the company’s Everett factory. Inside the building – which is the largest in the world, by volume – the aircraft design and manufacturing company assembles the 747, 767, 777 and 787 planes. The 90-minute tour is the only one of its kind in North America, offering a look inside a working commercial jet engine assembly plant, and highlights include the factory tour, plus the Boeing gallery that showcases over 150 products the company makes and is developing, including satellites, submarines, and alternative fuels.

On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the facility offers hands-on robotics workshops, introducing visitors to the basics of coding robots for use in the manufacturing process. Tours are so popular, travelers can book day trips from downtown Seattle that include transportation, hotel pickup and dropoff. (Visitors must be 4, or 122 cm tall, to go on the tour.)

Explore related stories

Festivals & Events

Jun 17, 2024 • 9 min read

The Fourth of July is one of America's most festive holiday. Here are the best places to celebrate.

Jun 13, 2024 • 13 min read

May 22, 2024 • 7 min read

May 17, 2024 • 7 min read

May 6, 2024 • 9 min read

Apr 29, 2024 • 11 min read

Apr 10, 2024 • 8 min read

Apr 4, 2024 • 7 min read

Apr 3, 2024 • 9 min read

Mar 26, 2024 • 8 min read

21 Great American Factory Tours You Can Take Right Now

Many historic American factories are open to the public. Here are the ones worth the trip.

There's probably no escaping taking the kids to an amusement park this summer—sweltering in long lines and paying for overpriced junk food. But when that torment is over, take them to a different kind of theme park, one you'll both enjoy: an American factory. You'll see how baseball gloves are made. Or how they print the posters for your favorite concert. Or how a guy at Harley-Davidson takes every bike up to 77 mph on what looks a lot like an automotive treadmill. Sometimes you'll even get candy. And unlike at Six Flags, admission is often free.

1. Hatch Show Print

Nashville, Tennessee:  75 minutes; $15 (adults), $10 (ages 6 to 12)

Nashville's recent "it city" status has our skyline so dotted with cranes that longtime residents have started calling it Little Dubai. I worry that the town where my ten-year-old daughter, Margot, was born is becoming unrecognizable to her. So I decided a tour of the Hatch Show Print letterpress was in order.

"What's a letterpress?" Margot asked.

"They make music posters," I said. She got excited.

"Think they have any of Taylor Swift?" she asked.

"Maybe," I said, explaining that they've been in business since 1879, and have worked with just about every musician you can think of—from Elvis Presley to Elvis Costello.

"Who's Elvis Costello?" Margot asked.

The production process hasn't changed much in over a century. Some of the letter blocks—exactly 0.918 inches high, a standard established in 1886 by the United States Type Founders' Association—are the original end-cut maple versions. This isn't Photoshop. There is no erasing. If even the smallest amount of grit builds up beneath an individual block, it must be sanded by hand so that it prints evenly. The rollers have to be reinked every four prints—each one slightly more faded than the last. These subtle inconsistencies are what make Hatch Show Print posters so special: No two look exactly alike.

The craftsmanship wowed my daughter—just like it had wowed me on my first visit, not long after I moved to Nashville two decades ago. But her favorite part was the end, when we got to browse through an inventory of photo plates and posters dating back to the shop's very first print run. I marveled at the photo plate for Led Zeppelin's first Nashville appearance in 1970. Then I glanced over and spotted Margot. She had the very same grin on her face. She was looking at a poster from Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" tour. —Adam Ross

2. The U.S. Mint

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Also Denver, Colorado): 45 minutes; free

From a 40-foot observation deck you'll see coins—tens of millions each day—sliced from metal coils that weigh 6,000 pounds and stretch five football fields. Inspectors use magnifying glasses to check the quality. Just one flaw in one coin and the entire batch is destroyed and recycled.

3. John Deere

Waterloo, Iowa (Also East Moline, Illinois, and Ankeny, Iowa): 90 minutes; free

Tours take place on a tram pulled by—what else?—a John Deere tractor. Huge robotic arms spray each vehicle in signature green and yellow. But the logo is still applied by hand.

4. Airstream

Jackson Center, Ohio: One to two hours; free

Each of the iconic travel trailers has thousands of rivets holding together huge sheets of aircraft-grade aluminum. And every one of those rivets is drilled in by hand. Once finished, the campers go into the rain-test booth, where they're pounded by hurricane-strength rain for 20-minute cycles.

5. Bourbon Barrel Foods

Louisville, Kentucky: 25 minutes; free

The nation's only soy sauce microbrewer—yes, soy sauce microbrewer—uses repurposed bourbon barrels and limestone-filtered Kentucky spring water to create a uniquely smoky-sweet condiment. FDA restrictions keep you from the factory floor, but you can still watch through glass as workers cook soybeans, roast grain, and press mash with six tons of force.

6. Woolrich

Woolrich, Pennsylvania: One hour; free

Woolrich has been churning out fabric since 1830, including blankets for Civil War soldiers. And for the factory's 60-odd employees, working with raw wool—a single blanket takes roughly four pounds—is its own kind of battle. A variety of heirloom machines dye, comb, spin, wind, warp, weave, wash, and roll the material before it can be turned into something you'd cozy up with on the couch.

7. Coors Brewing Company

Golden, Colorado: 30 minutes; free

What kind of dad takes his five-year-old son on a brewery tour? A cool one, I thought, boarding the shuttle bus to the Coors plant in Golden, Colorado—the largest single-site brewery in the world, capable of turning out 13 million barrels of beer annually. To me, it was just another father–son outing—a chance to see something new and learn something interesting. Like the zoo, but with the freshest free beer imaginable. Little did I suspect my boy would end up scarred for life.

In and of itself, the self-guided tour is utterly wholesome, an experience as pure as the vaunted Rocky Mountain spring water that prompted Adolph Coors to set up shop in Golden back in 1873. Exhibits explain ingredients, malting, mashing, etc., while affording a look at impressive mechanized assembly lines that channel endless rivers of freshly filled cans and packed cardboard cases in perfect perpetual motion. It wasn't easy to detach my son's nose from the observation window, but over the clack of the machinery, Daddy discerned the siren song of the samples that await responsible drinkers of legal age at the end of the tour.

As I sipped a cold glass of Coors and my son a soda, we surveyed our surroundings: an ersatz pub, decorated with old advertisements—including one featuring E.T. (left), that lovable extraterrestrial, imploring imbibers to "phone home" for a ride should they overindulge. This seemingly harmless poster, unfortunately, made by far the largest impression of the day on my son. What is that thing? Is it coming to get me? What part of me do you think it would eat first? Years later, the poor lad is still uncommonly concerned with the perceived dangers posed by aliens, even smiling ones in bartenders' aprons.

Then again, if that keeps him out of the taverns for a few extra years, maybe it's not all bad. —Kendall Hamilton

8. Golden Flake

Birmingham, Alabama: 45 minutes; free

When my wife and I moved from New York City to Birmingham, Alabama, five years ago, I'd braced myself for culture shock. I knew as much about college football and black-eyed peas as I do thermonuclear fusion. But while I'm still rusty on the vagaries of the wishbone formation, we definitely came out ahead. We've got a yard now, and a dog, and some savings. And we live ten minutes from a snack-food factory.

Since 1923, Golden Flake, "The South's Original Potato Chip," has been supplying chips and puffs and curls and popcorn and pork skins from Florida up through Virginia, in flavors as unlikely as Tangy Pickle BBQ and just plain Hot. It is tiny next to the Utzes and Pringles of the world, and touring its 700-employee Birmingham facility can feel like visiting a friend's home-brewing shed, if instead of beer he churned out Chili Lime Pork Cracklin Super Strips.

"This is our cheese puff, corn puff, and popcorn department," said both our guide and, I hope, whoever greets me in the afterlife. There are 14-foot drums of vegetable oil and giant rotating seasoning cylinders and kind-looking ladies slicing potatoes in half (by hand, for quality control). The highlight comes at the halfway point: a basket brimming with potato chips plucked fresh off the conveyor belt, intercepted between fryer and bagging station, and offered to you for sampling. It is the perfect bite of a perfect chip. Thin but still crunchy, with just-too-much salt. Whatever's in your pantry seems like wafer-shaped Styrofoam in comparison.

It's just one of several snack breaks on the tour. If your taste buds still want more—and they will—you get a few complimentary bags to take home. Lucky for me, I was already there. —Brian Barrett

Everett, Washington: 90 minutes; $20 (adults), $14 (age 15 and under)

When you're stuck in the middle seat and the baby behind you is wailing, it's easy to forget what a miracle an airplane is. You won't after visiting Boeing—the largest building in the world, big enough to fit Disneyland with 13 acres to spare—and witnessing 30,000 employees assemble millions of parts and miles of wiring into 747s and other jumbo jets.

10. Chevrolet Corvette

Bowling Green, Kentucky: One hour; $10 (adults), $5 (ages 10 to 16)

So you're buying a Corvette Z06. First off, congratulations. A supercar. You're a lucky man. But why stop there? For an extra five grand you can hop on the assembly line at the Bowling Green factory and help build your 650-hp engine, which gets emblazoned with a plaque commemorating the experience. For those on a budget, $10 gets you the standard factory tour—still thrilling, just no keys at the end.

11. Harley-Davidson

York, Pennsylvania: Two hours; free or $35

There's a free tour, but it keeps you on the periphery of the shop. Pay the $35 for the Steel Toe Tour and you get to walk up and down the aisles, right next to the workers as bike parts are delivered to them, on-demand, by a trolley that follows magnetic tracks in the floor. At the end, the guys put each finished Harley on a dyno machine and steadily bring it up to 77 mph, running the bike through all the gears.

12. Fender Guitars

Corona, California: One hour; $10 (adults), $8 (seniors), $6 (ages 13 to 17), free (ages 12 and under)

The first time I saw a Fender Telecaster up close was in 1979 on the stage of the Hollywood Palladium. I was 14, and Joe Strummer was next to me pounding out the chords to The Clash's "White Riot"—the two of us shouting the lyrics along with a few other teenage punks who had also scrambled onstage during the encore.

Strummer was thousands of miles from his London home that night. But his battered axe? That wondrous machine had been born less than an hour south, in Fullerton, California, where in the early 1950s self-described tinkerer Leo Fender revolutionized the electric guitar. Since that encounter with Strummer, I've seen hundreds of other Fenders—as a music journalist as well as in my short time as a drummer, which included a stint with punk legends Bad Religion. But I didn't fully appreciate their magic until I strapped on a pair of Devo-like safety goggles and took my first tour of the Fender Factory.

It all starts with unremarkable blocks of alder and ash. From this wood, about 400 employees—more than a few aging longhairs among them—shape, sand, seal, and paint the classic Telecaster and more angular Stratocaster bodies. They then fit the necks, attach the wound pickups, and connect the knobs. Finally, each instrument is plugged in to a row of new Fender amps to check the sound quality.

In the summer, crowds for the twice-daily tour average 50 people. On the April morning I visited, there were only six of us, including two middle-aged Swedes. Afterward, browsing a showroom filled with memorabilia of Fender-playing guitar gods, I asked the guys what made them travel all this way. One clearly didn't understand En glish. The other only a little. He smiled, pointed to a poster of Jimi Hendrix, and simply said, "Him." Returning the gesture, I pointed across the room, to a display about punk. The centerpiece: a replica of Strummer's banged-up Telecaster. —John Albert

13. Lodge Cast Iron Manufacturing

South Pittsburg, Tennessee: Last weekend in April, 45 minutes; free

You can't get in while the factory is running—it's way too dangerous—but once a year (during April's National Cornbread Festival, naturally) Lodge opens its doors to tourists. Hard to say what's more amazing: the electromagnet that can lift five tons, the furnace that burns at 2,800 degrees Fahrenheit, or the pouring machine that uses ancient sand-molding techniques to create as many as 8,000 skillets an hour.

14. Wood -Mizer

Batesville, Indiana: 30 minutes; free

I live in rural Indiana, in the north part of a farm county. Out here, the sight of a Wood-Mizer, the industrious portable saw mill, passing by behind a pickup or being towed up onto someone's acreage for a few days of transformative deep-woods lumber milling, is a moment of awe, rare and powerful, like catching sight of a panther or something. In the right conditions, three men and a Wood-Mizer can mill enough lumber to build an entire pole barn or a fishing cabin in just a day. It is a tool of thrift, profit, and creativity. I don't own one—I'm just another fanboy—but I do have a hat. And the logo alone gets me silent nods of respect from farmers who otherwise want nothing to do with me.

I bought the hat after going on the Wood-Mizer factory tour in Batesville, Indiana. (It was cheaper than the sawmill.) The six-month-old plant churns calmly forward, the assembly line formed in the shape of a U. There's no shouting. No rushing. No alarm registered along any of the snug, worker-designed assembly. There's notable focus in the workforce—risen from pride, taken from ownership (the 34-year-old company is entirely worker owned)—that permeates the movement and pace from loading dock to shipping dock. For me, the moment I recognized the familiar machine occurred right in the turn of that U, after the powdered orange paint was kiln-dried onto the steel frame. Then the wheels were attached and the custom motor mounted.

And then I couldn't help myself. "There's the big cat," I exclaimed, like some kid seeing a ballplayer parking his car. The guy on the line heard me. "You gonna build something?" he asked, assuming I was a buyer. I smiled and pointed to my factory-supplied earplugs. "I'm just on a tour," I said, but he couldn't hear me. "Build something great," he said. He was standing over a new Wood-Mizer, so it sounded like a promise. —Tom Chiarella

Nocona, Texas: One hour; $5

When Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was seven, his father took him to a hardware store in downtown Alvin, Texas, to buy his first baseball mitt. It was a Nokona. Since 1934, the family-owned company has made gloves the same way: hand-lacing and stitching American rawhide, then beating it to hell with a mallet until the pocket is ready to snag a one-hop grounder.

16. Jelly Belly

Fairfield, California: 40 to 60 minutes; free for the self-guided tour, $47 for a guided tour that takes you on the factory floor

The thousands of jelly beans tumbling in hoppers may sound like bingo balls, only here every one drawn out is a guaranteed winner—except maybe the buttered popcorn. You can taste them at every stage of the tour, but save your appetite. The factory store at the end offers unlimited samples. If you paid for the guided tour, called Jelly Belly University, this is where you make up for your tuition.

17. Tabasco Pepper Sauce

Avery Island, Louisiana: One hour; $5.50

When I was growing up in the Cajun Triangle, any time a relative or college friend came to town, my family trotted out one of three old chestnuts: tours of swamps, plantations, or the Tabasco factory. I always hoped for the peppers—because I am afraid of alligators and ghost stories but mainly because, like all good Louisianans, I am obsessed with hot sauce.

Avery Island is only three miles wide, so most of the growing happens in South America. But this is where the rust-colored mash is packed into old bourbon barrels—about 50,000 are stacked in the warehouse—and left to ferment for three years. When ready, it is mixed with vinegar and aged for another month. Finally, the sauce gets bottled and shipped off to 180 countries.

The smells of the tour are as good as the sights—all that spice mixing with nearby forests of azalea trees. But the best part comes afterward, at the free tasting, when someone inevitably volunteers to try the inferno-level habanero sauce. That someone will always be me. —Katie Macdonald

18. Kenyon's Grist Mill

West Kingston, Rhode Island: July 23 to 24 and October 22 to 23; free

Two giant slabs of granite—each more than 150 years old and weighing more than 2,000 pounds apiece—pulverize whole grain and corn into meal and flour. That's it. A simple, centuries-old process that retains all the nutrients of the original grains and corn. Make sure to bring home some Johnny Cake mix.

Kohler, Wisconsin: Three hours; free

Lowell Kappers, the 80-year-old former Kohler employee who led our tour, worked at the Wisconsin factory, north of Milwaukee, for 44 years—31 of them as a cast-iron grinder. Three decades machining crankshafts and rail-track components. Three decades wearing a respirator helmet to keep pulverized iron dust out of his lungs. He retired in 1999 but still shows up two or three mornings a week to give tours. The factory has been offering them since 1926, a couple of decades before Kappers's dad started working there.

The tour is epic: four buildings, three hours, two and a half miles. You sidestep moving forklifts. You cross beneath conveyors shuttling tubs. You watch molten iron flow. In a cavernous brick loft called the pottery, liquid clay pumped from basement tanks filled plaster-of-paris molds before getting glazed and fired in 2,450-degree industrial kilns. In the enameling shop, an employee in a silver heat shield coated a cast-iron shower floor in enamel powder, then slid it into the orange maw of another kiln.

There are so many kilns. But Kappers didn't break a sweat, despite the heat and constant walking. The only time he really lingered was when we got to the aisle where he had worked, the spot where he jockeyed that heavy grinding wheel all those years.

"Noisiest place in the factory," he said. He wasn't complaining. He was proud. And then he was off again. —Phil Hanrahan

20. R.L. Winston Rod Company

Twin Bridges, Montana: 45 minutes; free

I learned to fly-fish on a fiberglass five-weight that my dad bought at Abercrombie & Fitch in the '60s. With his tongue sticking out in a pose of concentration, he showed me the basic ten and two. Wait for the glass to finish its slow backward flex, wait for the line to unfurl, then launch your forearm forward. Be patient, son.

This was the early '90s. By then, Dad's A&F beauty was a relic. Space-age graphite had made fiberglass obsolete. Trouble was, graphite is much stiffer than glass. Graphite rods cast like rocket launchers, and spooky trout require a delicate approach. Based in Twin Bridges, Montana, at the confluence of three legendary trout rivers, 87-year-old R.L. Winston Rod Company has figured out an alchemy that transforms graphite into velvet. The key ingredient is its staff of 40—roughly 10 percent of the population of Twin Bridges. They secure line guides with hand-wrapped thread. They balance rods by feel and sight alone. They hand-fit the ferrules connecting the rod sections to within one thirty-second of an inch. When customers send in broken rods for repair, Winston rebuilds the damaged segments from scratch.

"We've got a machine for attaching guides that's sitting upstairs collecting dust," said my tour guide, production manager Joe Begin. "We find that our employees are more efficient and make fewer mistakes."

This tireless, meticulous labor accounts for the cost of the rods: ranging from $500 to $3,000. That might sound pricey, especially when a perfectly serviceable rod will run you about $200. But near the end of the tour, I was frantically crunching numbers in my head, trying to figure out how many meals I could skip in the coming month. Fortunately, the gift shop sells only hats and sweatshirts. —Elliott Woods

Seattle, Washington: 30 to 40 minutes; free

One look at the sewing floor and it's easy to see how the garment and bag company that C.C. Filson started in 1897 to outfit Gold Rush prospectors has continued to thrive. Veteran employees, some who've been there 30 years, operate antique treadle machines customized to work with the brand's hallmark rugged twill.

*This article origionally appeared in the July/August 2016 issue of  Popular Mechanics. 

.css-cuqpxl:before{padding-right:0.3125rem;content:'//';display:inline;} Infrastructure & Transportation .css-xtujxj:before{padding-left:0.3125rem;content:'//';display:inline;}

Rebuilding the Maze

Curving Light Could Make the 6G Dream a Reality

Ship Crew in Baltimore Collision Are Still Aboard

Inside the Final Minutes of a Horrible Train Wreck

What to Learn From the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Secret Tunnel in NYC Destabilizes Nearby Property

The Secrets of a 26-Year-Old Medieval Castle

How Laser Lightning Rods Could Save Our Buildings

Christopher Payne's Industrial Photography

What It Took to Build the World’s Largest Sphere

Greek Mythology Impacts Longest Suspension Bridge

Site Search

Search our website to find what you’re looking for.

Select Your Language

You can select the language displayed on our website. Click the drop-down menu below and make your selection.

Plant Walkway

This elevated walkway takes you into and above the final assembly and quality test areas of the Dearborn Truck Plant.

You’ll see firsthand the clean and complex web of equipment, robotics and skilled assembly that characterizes modern assembly.

The Dearborn Truck Plant is a real working factory. As a result, there are many factors that can cause inconsistent active assembly hours. This includes vehicle demand, supply shortages, factory floor renovations and construction, and staffing considerations. The Dearborn Truck Plant does not build vehicles during daily breaks, shift changes, holidays and weekends.

Please note that The Henry Ford cannot control Ford Motor Company’s production schedule and cannot guarantee that guests will see the assembly line in full operation during their visit. The Henry Ford is also not able to refund tickets in the event that vehicles are not being actively assembled.

• Mobile Apps
• Stream on discovery+
• Program Guide
• Ghost Adventures
• Ghost Hunters
• Ghost Brothers
• Conjuring Kesha
• The Dead Files
• Destination Fear
• Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life
• Expedition Bigfoot
• Ghost Nation
• The Holzer Files
• Kindred Spirits
• Mountain Monsters
• Paranormal Caught on Camera
• Portals to Hell
• Amy Bruni and Adam Berry
• Destination Fear Team
• Don Wildman
• Ghost Adventures Crew
• The Holzer Files Team
• Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman
• Steve Dischiavi
• Watch Live TV
• Tips for Solo Travelers
• 4 Gorgeous Waterfalls
• 5 Extreme Swings
• World's 10 Best Swimming Holes
• Best BBQ in America
• Tilt! at 360 Chicago

Digital Exclusives

• Big City, Little Budget: New York
• Big City, Little Budget: San Francisco
• Bizarre Foods in the Kitchen
• One Bag and You're Out

From Our Shows

• Bizarre Foods
• Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations
• Booze Traveler
• Expedition Unknown
• Hotel Impossible

Mysteries at the Museum

Top domestic.

• New Orleans
• New York City
• Washington, DC

Top International

• Myrtle Beach
• Niagara Falls
• San Antonio

Explore By Region

• Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
• North America
• South & Central America

Top Interests

• Amusement Parks
• Arts and Culture
• Food and Wine
• National Parks
• Health and Wellness
• Long Weekends
• Outdoor Adventure

By Traveler

• Family Travel
• Girls' Getaways
• LGBT Travel
• Solo Travel

Travel Tips

• Budget Tips
• Gear and Gadgets
• Hotels and Lodging
• Plan Your Bucket List
• Savvy Traveler
• Travel's Best

Best US Factory Tours and Museums

Related to:, celestial seasonings.

celestial seasonings, factory, tour, boulder, colorado

Photo by: Courtesy of Celestial Seasonings

Courtesy of Celestial Seasonings

We’ve all had a cup of Sleepytime tea, but have you ever wondered what goes into making that little pouch of goodness? At the Celestial Seasonings factory, visitors can watch as herbal tea ingredients are blended, packaged and shipped to your local grocery store. The tours are free, and include free samples of all the different Celestial Seasonings tea varieties.

Harley-Davidson

harley davidson, motorcycle, factory, york, pennsylvania

Photo by: Klaus Nahr , Flickr CC-BY-SA-2.0

Klaus Nahr , Flickr CC-BY-SA-2.0

Get in touch with your inner biker at the Harley-Davidson factory in York, PA, where the Touring, Softail and Trike models are all made. Catch a glimpse of the manufacturing and assembly process, and sit on a Harley before it’s shipped from the factory.

Jelly Belly

jelly belly, factory, tour, fairfield, california

Photo by: Jelly Belly Candy Company

Jelly Belly Candy Company

Did you know that a jelly bean takes at least a week to make? Find out why on a Jelly Belly factory tour in Fairfield, CA, where 150 different jelly bean flavors are constantly being cooked up. Tours are free, but make sure to check out the candy store and chocolate shop before you leave.

Louisville Slugger

louisville slugger, museum, factory, kentucky

Photo by: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Visit the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory to see how the iconic bats are made. The factory museum also has a collection of retired Louisville Sluggers that have been swung by some of baseball’s greats. Tours are $10, and you’ll get your very own miniature bat!

The Crayola Factory

crayola crayons, factory, easton, pennsylvania

Photo by: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images

William Thomas Cain/Getty Images

While there is not an actual manufacturing plant onsite, the Crayola Factory serves as a museum and visitor center where you can become an expert on how the famous crayons are made. Learn about Crayola’s history, color on the walls, play with sidewalk chalk, and watch as your own souvenir box of crayons is made.

Intel Museum

intel, museum, santa clara, california

Photo by: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Intel Museum is a 10,000-square-foot learning experience. Watch as employees demonstrate how silicon chips are made, and even try on one of the “bunny suits,” which workers must wear while manufacturing the chips.

Maker's Mark Distillery

makers mark, distillery, loretto, kentucky

Visit this National Historic Landmark to learn about the distillery’s history, watch the fermentation process, and get a look at the barrels that the whiskey ages in. The tour also includes a look at the bottling area, where workers hand-dip the top of each bottle in Maker’s Mark’s signature red wax.

Hershey's Chocolate World

hersheys chocolate world, factory, hershey, pennsylvania

Photo by: Gary Burke/Moment/Getty Images

Gary Burke/Moment/Getty Images

Feel like you stepped into a scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Hershey’s Chocolate World . Walk through a tropical jungle where cocoa beans are harvested, take a simulated factor tour, create your own candy bar, and don’t forget to pick up your free sample!

mack truck, museum, allentown, pennsylvania

Photo by: Lehigh Valley, PA

Lehigh Valley, PA

Head to Macungie, PA, to see how Mack trucks are made. Be prepared, because the factory tour includes 1.5 miles of walking! Stop by the Mack Museum in Allentown, PA, to see truck models from 1907 to 1973.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

ben and jerrys, ice cream, factory, waterbury, vermont

Photo by: Raffi Asdourian , via Flickr

Raffi Asdourian , via Flickr

Located in Vermont’s Green Mountains, the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory is a must-see for satisfying any sweet tooth. Get a glimpse of the ice cream production line, watch a “moo-vie” on the company’s history, and stop at the Flavoroom for a taste of the flavor of the day. Don’t forget to visit the flavor graveyard, the final resting place for retired ice cream varieties.

Gibson Guitar Factory

gibson, guitars, factory, nashville, tennessee

The Gibson luthiers (string-instrument makers) bind, paint, neck-fit, buff and tune the famous guitars right at the Memphis factory. Watch as they make some of the same guitars that have been played by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix.

Tabasco Factory

tabasco factory, avery island, louisiana

Photo by: Omar Torres/AFP/Getty Images

Omar Torres/AFP/Getty Images

Visit tiny Avery Island on the Bayou to learn how the famous hot-pepper sauce is made, aged, bottled and shipped. Make sure to stop at the Tabasco Country Store at the tour’s end for a taste of Tabasco-flavored ice cream and to pick up Tabasco-inspired souvenirs.

Greek Islands Weekend Guide

Southern Caribbean

Historic Boston

Seven Wonders of China

Jamaica's Most Beautiful Beaches

Pros + Cons: Travel Guide Services

Amsterdam's Museums Reborn

Jamaica's Finest All-Inclusive Resorts

America's Wild West

Animals Up Close: A Guide to Ethical Elephant Tourism

More creepy content.

Paranormal-Themed Pajamas and Blankets for Your Next TRVL Binge Sesh 11 Photos

Jack Osbourne's Most Shocking Adventures 9 Photos

Plan the Perfect Summer Staycation 8 Photos

Tips to Avoid Hotel and Homestay Booking Scams 6 Photos

10 Over-the-Top Airbnb’s We’d Love to Stay in 11 Photos

The Best Travel-Size Toiletries to Bring On Your Next Trip 13 Photos

The Best Viral Travel Gear from TikTok 19 Photos

The Spirits in the Conjuring House Were Quick to Show Themselves Apr 7, 2023

Haunted History: A Shuttered Pennsylvania Nursing Home Is Home to Dozens of Trapped Souls Mar 30, 2023

Cult Leader Charles Manson Controlled People from Behind Bars Mar 24, 2023

7 Best Pieces of Evidence Recovered By the Expedition Bigfoot Team Mar 14, 2023

6 Things Witnesses Said About the Roswell Incident Mar 10, 2023

Creepy Urban Legends From Each State Nov 16, 2022

Unraveling The Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe Feb 24, 2023

Is Abraham Lincoln Haunting the White House? Feb 16, 2023

Top 5 States For UFO Sightings Feb 8, 2023

Amityville: Inside the Case that Rattled a Seasoned Paranormal Investigator Jan 30, 2023

This Doll Might Haunt You Just Because You Saw Her Photo Jan 26, 2023

7 Times a Ghost Was Caught on Security Camera Dec 14, 2021

11 Eerie Urban Legends of New Jersey Jan 6, 2023

This Teddy Bear Can Tell You If Your House Is Haunted Dec 22, 2022

Gifts for the Aspiring Ghost Hunter in Your Life 9 Photos

Ornaments for the Paranormal and Supernatural Obsessed 11 Photos

Get To Know Chuck & Karama, Hosts Of The ‘Pop Paranormal’ Podcast Dec 13, 2022

12 Days of December UFO Sightings 13 Photos

Creepy urban legends from each state 50 photos.

A Massachusetts Family Fled Their Home After Chilling Door-Camera Footage Nov 22, 2022

6 Museums That Are Home To Creepy And Mysterious Artifacts Oct 31, 2022

10 Terrifying Shows To Get You In The Halloween "Spirit" Oct 31, 2022

Meet Kimo, The High Seer Who Doesn’t Do Fear Oct 28, 2022

Follow us everywhere.

Join the party! Don't miss Travel Channel in your favorite social media feeds.

The White House: Mysteries at the Museum

Alcatraz: mysteries at the museum, is amelia earhart alive: a mysteries at the museum special, america declassified, beyond the unknown, more from travel.

• Sweepstakes
• Stream Travel Channel
• Ways to Watch Travel Channel

• Privacy Policy
• Visitor Agreement
• Online Closed Captioning
• Accessibility
• Discovery, Inc.
• Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
• Food Network
• Travel Channel
• Cooking Channel
• Discovery.com
• © 2024 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All rights reserved.

Search this Site:

Pennsylvania factory tours | see it made in the usa.

Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you when you make a qualifying purchase via an affiliate link. Click here for the full affiliate disclosure.

Take a Made in America Pennsylvania Factory Tour

Pennsylvania is a great place to see how potato chips and snack foods are made , tour a brewery or candy factory , visit a dairy farm , or learn something new about American manufacturing on one of these educational Pennsylvania factory tours.

Pennsylvania Factories That Offer Tours

Harley Davidson | York, PA

Journey through the facility that produces the Sportster ® , Softail ® , Touring, and CVO ™  families of motorcycles and LiveWire ™  electric motorcycles. 

#Harley Davidson

Cornwall Iron Furnace | Cornwall, PA

Visit America’s most complete charcoal-fueled ironmaking complex where all of the raw materials necessary for the smelting process were found in this self-contained iron plantation. Cornwall Iron Furnace is the only surviving intact charcoal cold blast furnace in the Western Hemisphere. Tours are available Friday-Sunday.

#Cornwall Iron Furnace

George’s Furniture | Marietta, PA

See how George’s Furniture is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen on a guided tour of the woodshop and showroom.

#George’s Furniture

Ken Smith Basses | Perkasie, PA

Visitors to the factory are awestruck by what is probably the largest collection and variety of musical-grade woods in the world. Smith Basses brings Old World Tradition and Modern Innovation together to craft the highest quality playable handmade bass guitars. Ken Smith pioneered, developed, and introduced many of the features used on today’s Basses that are now industry standards.

#Ken Smith Basses

Martin Guitar | Nazareth, PA

Guided, one-hour factory tours depart from the Visitor Center where you can visit the Martin Museum and 1833 Shop. You’ll experience first-hand the handmade craftsmanship that goes into every instrument Martin Guitar makes while learning about the nearly 200-year-old history of American-made Martin guitars.

Visit the Official Martin Guitar Amazon Store

#Martin Guitar

New Holland Haytools Plant | New Holland, PA

The expertise of engineering, research and development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing operations come together to produce the world’s top hay equipment in New Holland, PA. The campus is 341 acres with a 150-acre test farm and a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing plant. Tours can be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

#New Holland

Sculpted Ice Works | Lakeville, PA

The Sculpted Ice Works factory tour and museum offers fun and educational tours of the working manufacturing facility for school groups, bus tours, scout groups, and more.

#Sculpted Ice Works

SnapCab | Warrington, PA

SnapCab manufactures elevators and invites individuals and groups to learn about SnapCab’s lean culture through a free tour of the facility. The free tour includes classroom training, a facility tour, and conversation with SnapCab frontline members.

United States Mint | Philadelphia, PA

More than 1,600 employees work at six United States Mint facilities with production in Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, and West Point, NY. Free in-person tours of the Philadelphia and Denver facilities are available to learn about coin manufacturing and the history of the Mint.

Zippo & Case Knives Museum | Bradford, PA

It’s not a factory tour, but Zippo and Case Knives has a museum where visitors can explore 15,000 square feet of attractions. Guests will learn about Zippo’s contributions to the American effort in WWII, glance into Zippo’s famous repairs center, and more.

Visit the Official Zippo Amazon Store

Visit the Official Case Amazon Store

#Zippo #Case Knives

More Tours in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Chocolate & Candy Factory Tours

Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States chocolate and candy factories that offer tours . Check out the chocolate and candy factory tours in Pennsylvania .

Pennsylvania Cheese Factory Tours

Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States cheese factories that offer tours . Check out the cheese factory tours in Pennsylvania .

Pennsylvania Dairy Farm Tours

Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States dairy farm tours . Check out the dairy farm tours in Pennsylvania .

Pennsylvania Distillery and Brewery Tours

Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States distilleries and breweries that offer tours . Check out the distillery and brewery tours in Pennsylvania .

Pennsylvania Potato Chip & Snack Factory Tours

Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States potato chip and snack factories that offer tours . Check out the potato chip and snack factory tours in Pennsylvania .

USA Factory Tours

Did we miss a Pennsylvania factory tour? Please share it with our community in the comments below.

American Dairy Farm Tours | See Dairy Products Made in the USA

American Cheese Factory Tours | See Cheese Made in the USA

American Chocolate & Candy Factory Tours | See Chocolate & Candy Made in the USA

American Potato Chip Factory Tours | See Snack Foods Made in the USA

American Distillery & Brewery Tours | See Spirits Made in the USA

Pin it pennsylvania factory tours.

Your saves and shares help other Americans find products that are Made in the USA. Thank you!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Made in the USA Product Categories

Baby & Toddler

Clothing & Shoes

Electronics & Accessories

Farm & Ranch Equipment

Food & Drinks

Hobbies & Leisure

Home Furnishings

Household Essentials

Patio & Garden

Personal Care

School & Office

Sporting Goods & Recreation

Tools & Home Improvement

© 2024 madeintheusamatters.com

• Share on Facebook

New! Made in the USA Matters Facebook Group

Join the Made in the USA Matters Facebook Group where you can ask for USA-made product recommendations, request we find an American-made product you're looking for, and help others find Made in the USA products they need.

We welcome Made in the USA consumers and manufacturers!

Visit the Ben & Jerry's Factory

Operating hours: 10:00am-8:00pm every day. Advanced online ticket purchase highly recommended. For group reservation requests of 21 or more people please email at least 2 weeks in advance to inquire.

Please note July 3-7 tours will be offered although there will be no active manufacturing.

We are delighted to welcome you! Our Waterbury site is the only Ben & Jerry’s factory open to the public. Our very first factory, built in 1985, continues to manufacture upwards of 350,000 pints per day while offering our fans a sneak peek at our humble beginnings. Our small Scoop shop, retail area and tour route have remained fairly unchanged over the years.

Guided tours, which began in 1986, have allowed us to share with millions of guests the evolution of what started as a small local company from the early days in the gas station to the worldwide reach we’ve expanded to since we opened our first Scoop Shop on May 5, 1978!  

We can’t think of a better way to enjoy time with family and friends than learning how we make our ice cream then indulging in your favorite flavor or trying one of our euphoric new additions all the while taking in the beautiful mountain views!  

*** Production schedules vary and are managed by our manufacturing teams. As a result, we cannot guarantee you will see active production during your tour***

Contact Us & Area Info

Operating hours:.

10:00am-8:00pm every day. Advanced online ticket purchase highly recommended. For group reservation requests of 21 or more people please email at least 2 weeks in advance to inquire.

Physical address:

1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road Waterbury, VT 05676 Information line 802-337-1201 or  Email Us

Visit Vermont

In addition to Ben & Jerry’s, Waterbury is home to The Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Cabot Farmer’s Store, Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea plus a host of restaurants, shopping and lodging for all budgets. For more local information including downtown historic Waterbury visit the Discover Waterbury site.

Other Resources:  

Green Mountain Byway

Stowe Area Association

Vermont Attractions Association

Vermont Brewers

Vermont Cheese Council

Vermont Grape and Wine Council

Vermont Vacation

Immerse yourself in all things Ben & Jerry’s with a guided tour of our humble beginnings.  Browse through our Gift shop then swing by our Scoop shop to indulge in your favorite old flavor or discover a new one.

The 30 minute guided portion of your Factory Experience begins with a quick MOO-vie to learn about our company culture followed by a short walk to our glassed-in mezzanine overlooking the production room floor where your tour guide will explain how we make our pints.  To sweeten the deal you’ll also receive a sample of one of our chunks*. The tour ends in our Flavor Room with a tasting of one of our euphoric flavors* and a cow joke, or two!  *nondairy, vegan options available.

Our outside grounds offer space to enjoy your ice cream, play on the playground, pay your respects to our Dearly De-pinted in our Flavor Graveyard, snap a few memorable photo ops and take in the lovely mountain views.  A great outing for all ages!

***Production schedules vary and are managed by our manufacturing teams. As a result, we cannot guarantee you will see active production during your tour***

Visitor Information

• Factory Experience tickets are released two weeks in advance of any chosen date. 
• Pre-purchasing your tickets online is highly encouraged due to limited capacity.    
• Day of and walk-in ticket availability will vary each day based on staffing with the potential of NO availability.
• Additional ice cream can be purchased before or after your guided tour outside from the Scoop shop window.
• For group reservation requests of 21 or more people please email at least 2 weeks in advance to inquire.
• As we are a food manufacturing facility there is no glass or pets (with the exception of service animals) allowed inside.
• Large bags are not permitted and cannot be left unattended. 
• RV, Coach and Accessible parking located at the top of the entrance driveway hill, with designated drop off at the end of the boardwalk.

What is included in the Factory Experience?

Your ticket includes a 30-minute guided tour where you will learn about our company culture, how we make our ice cream, try a sample of our chunks and a sample of our ice cream.  Additionally there are plenty of photos ops, a retail shop with all things Ben & Jerry’s, a full service Scoop shop, playground, Flavor Graveyard and lovely mountain views.

What is the cost of the Factory Experience?

Ticket prices are: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 65+, and $1 for Children, age 2-12, plus service fee. Infants do not need a ticket for the Factory Experience. 

What are your hours of operation?

Please visit the home page  for updated hours of operation. 

Can you guarantee I will see active manufacturing?

No. While we do have scheduled downtime the reality of manufacturing is any minute without advanced warning can become downtime thus we do not guarantee you will see active manufacturing.

What does the tour consist of if you are not manufacturing ice cream?

The tour remains the same.  To better explain the manufacturing process your tour guide will narrate a video that was filmed on the production room floor.  In the manufacturing room you may see a shiny, clean, empty room; a portion of our thorough cleaning process that takes place between flavors; or our maintenance crew working on a repair.

How do I buy tickets for the Factory Experience?

Tickets are released 2 weeks in advance and can be purchased online under the BOOK NOW! tab on our website. If available , you may also purchase walk-in tickets onsite at our Ticket Sales and Gift Kiosk.  Due to high demand, we recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance of your visit to guarantee your Factory Experience. 

Does everybody in my group need a ticket?

Yes. Adults, Seniors, and Children, age 2-12, need to purchase a ticket. 

What if I was only able to book 2 tickets, but I have a group of 3 people?

Due to strict capacity limits, unfortunately we are only able to accommodate those two guests that have a ticket. We recommend checking back on the website for potential openings or cancellations with availability for your entire group. 

I have already purchased my Factory Experience tickets online, where do I go?

Enter through the main lobby doors located on the patio area.  Listen for the cowbell to signal the start of your scheduled visit.  Check in with your tour guide as the group proceeds to the first stop on the tour.

What if tickets are sold out online?

We recommend checking back on the website for potential openings. 

Are Walk-In tickets available?

Sometimes. If staffing allows each day, we may add additional bookings day-of for walk-in and online purchases. We recommend visiting us early in the day as these tickets sell out quickly!

Is there a waitlist/cancellation for the Factory Experience?

No. We do not have a waitlist or cancellation list.  We recommend checking back on the website for potential openings. 

What if I have a group of 21 or more people?

For group reservation requests of 21 or more people please email at least 2 weeks in advance to inquire. 

Does the Factory Experience sell out often?

Yes. Since our reopening, we have sold out every day. Please plan accordingly! 

What if I miss my scheduled Factory Experience reservation time?

If you miss your scheduled time, it is unlikely we will be able to reschedule due to advanced ticket sales and capacity limits.  A refund will not be provided. If you are running late, you may reschedule or self-cancel your experience up to 30 minutes before your scheduled time using the link found in your confirmation email.  

Is the Factory ADA accessible?

Yes, the Factory is ADA accessible.  Accessible parking is marked and located in our upper parking lot. You may also drop off at the end of the boardwalk, at the top of the hill.  For planning purposes, the tour is in 3 parts. Your tour guide will direct you. After the intro/check-in in the tour lobby area the first 2 parts take place on the second floor by way of the elevator (we only have one!) located in the tour lobby. The 3rd part of the tour is located in the Flavor Room. You will take the same elevator back to the lobby then go across and down the hallway to meet up with the group in the Flavor Room.

Do you offer loaner wheelchairs?

Yes.  Ask any staff member and they will direct you to where you can pick up a wheelchair for use during your visit.

Lost & Found?

Please call our Gift shop to inquire at 802-337-1201 .

How do I cancel my Factory Experience reservation?

To self-cancel a Factory Experience reservation, click the link found in your confirmation email.

Do you have space to store luggage during my visit?

No, unfortunately we do not have space to store luggage, backpacks, etc.

How long should I plan for my visit?

Between one hour and one hour and fifteen minutes.  We are located on a hill.  It takes a few minutes to park and walk into the facility.

What else is there to do if I cannot take the tour?

You are welcome to visit our Scoop Shop, Flavor Graveyard, playground area, outdoor Gift Kiosk and enjoy the lovely mountain views. 

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, but only outside. Pets are not permitted inside the Factory. Dogs must be leashed and supervised.  Please do not leave your dog in the car during the warmer months.  Service dogs are permitted inside.  

Are there restrooms onsite?

Yes.  Restrooms are located outside on the paved walkway and inside the tour lobby. 

Is there public transportation available?

No, however for travel around Waterbury and the surrounding area, Hometown Tours & Rides offers local transportation and tours of the Central Vermont region . 

Where do I go to purchase an ice cream cake?

Please call or visit our Scoop Shop to purchase a ready-to-go ice cream cake. For custom cake orders, please visit our Scoop shop website.

Where can I buy gift/souvenir items?

Our main retail space is located inside. A second smaller area, stocked full of our bestselling items, is located outside in our Ticket Sales & Gift Kiosk.

Do I need a ticket to go to the inside retail area?

No.  Tickets are only required for the guided tour portion of the Factory Experience.

What is the Flavor Graveyard? Where is it?

The Flavor Graveyard is an actual graveyard onsite where we have laid to rest our Dearly De-pinted flavors with granite headstones and witty epitaphs. It is located at the top of the property in the upper parking lots, passed the playground area. 

What if I have a food allergy?

For the Scoop shop please inform your scooper of the allergy so they can provide the most accurate allergy scooping protocol.  For the Factory Experience please inform your tour guide and they will assist.  

Do you have nondairy, gluten free, nut free options?

Yes. Nondairy, gluten free and nut free options are available for purchase in our Scoop shop and for sample on tour.  For all other allergies we will do our best to accommodate.

What else is there to do in the area?

Printed material can be found in our onsite Info Booth, located in our lower parking lot. 

For additional information, we recommend using the links below:

www.discoverwaterbury.com                      Local area around Ben & Jerry’s www.vtattractions.org                                VT attractions all throughout the state www.gostowe.com                                      Stowe located 10 miles north www.vermonttourismnetwork.com              Group visits to VT www.vermontbrewers.com/breweries/         VT beer  www.vtcheese.com/                                     VT cheese www.vermontgrapeandwinecouncil.com/    VT wine  

Do you have EV Chargers?

Yes, we do although please note due to weak cell service in the area you may/may not be able access.

Visit our onsite Scoop Shop to enjoy the Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors you love.

Factory Tours

Experience 21st century coachbuilding.

Immerse yourself in a mix of rare craft skills and the latest modern technology that goes into each Morgan sports car. Your tour guide will take you through each of the historic workshops, showcasing the unique processes which go in to building a Morgan.

Factory tours start and finish at the Morgan Experience Centre, operating Monday to Saturday throughout the year.

Experience Centre

SPORTS CAR HIRE

Experience drives, morgan curated experience, frequently asked questions, where are the tours held.

The tours start and finish at the Morgan Experience Centre, Spring Lane, Malvern, WR14 2LS

How long is the tour?

Morgan factory tours last between 1.5 to 2 hours

What is a typical group size for a tour?

The maximum public tour capacity is 18 people. For private group tours, we can accommodate higher numbers, please contact us for more information.

Are there any accessibility limitations?

We welcome disabled visitors, however, please inform us upon booking if you are a wheelchair user to allow us to accommodate you sufficiently.

Can I take my dog?

We welcome visitors with registered assistance dogs to our experience centre and on our tours. Our factory tours involve a real working environment, and we need to ensure the safety of everyone. Because of this, we cannot allow pets into the factory.

Do you offer the tour in another language?

All our factory tours are in English.

AN AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

Guided tours of the Morgan factory, last for around two hours and run Monday to Saturday.

Limited to just 18 visitors per tour, an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide will introduce you to the Morgan brand, explaining the story and heritage of the company, before guiding you through each of the factory workshops, explaining how every Morgan car is hand crafted.

All visitors are issued with a headset to ensure they can hear the tour guide clearly in each workshop.

A MIX OF CRAFT AND TECHNOLOGY 

The Morgan Motor Company welcomes over 30,000 visitors from around the world to tour the factory each year. Each one of those visitors gets within metres of the vehicles being crafted, as they walk the production line. The experience of a Morgan factory tour is unparalleled within the automotive industry, with visitors being able to immerse themselves in the production process.

To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.

Searching Availability...

book an EXPERIENCE

Gift an experience, book an afternoon tea, book an experience.

Terms & Conditions Apply., Click here to view the full details

get in touch

" * " indicates required fields

+44 (0) 1684 573104

[email protected]

Morgan Motor Company Limited Pickersleigh Rd, Malvern WR14 2LL, United Kingdom

opening times

Monday: 8:30am – 5pm

Tuesday: 8:30am – 5pm

Wednesday: 8:30am – 5pm

Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm

Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Sunday: Closed

make a booking

You are using an outdated browser not supported by this software. Please upgrade your browser .

• Housing & Real Estate
• Living on a Budget
• Personal Finance
• Camping & Outdoors
• Destinations
• Vacation Rentals & Hotels
• All Cars & RVs
• Maintenance
• Makes & Models
• All Shopping
• Beauty & Fashion
• Home & Garden
• Kitchen & Groceries
• All Reviews
• All Food & Drink
• Beer, Wine, & Spirits
• Food Trends & Trivia
• Restaurants & Dining
• Taste Tests
• All Lifestyle
• Entertainment
• Health & Wellness
• Life After 50
• All Gift Ideas
• Gifts by Interest
• Gifts by Price
• Gifts for All
• Gifts for Her
• Gifts for Him
• Gifts for Kids
• In The News
• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions

Copyright ® 2024 Cheapism

Made in the USA: 23 Must-See Factory Tours

©TripAdvisor

Many tourists have gone on a brewery or distillery tour  or been through the chocolate  wonderland that is the Hershey's Chocolate Tour in Pennsylvania. But guitar factories, cigar makers, motorcycle plants, and other fascinating sites are also open to visitors. This survey of more than 30 tours — all free or less than $10 a person, unless otherwise noted — can add an educational element to your next vacation and may also offer free samples, along with fun memories. The COVID-19 pandemic changed many companies’ policies regarding tours. Check official websites for the most recent information before planning a visit.

Related: 74 Brands That Are Still Made in America

Moose Munch and More at Harry & David's

Medford, Oregon Folks who have wondered how that addictive sweet-salty Moose Munch snack is made can take a Harry & David tour . It offers a look at the mail-order company (dating back to the 1930s) and its treats, including baklava and truffles. The tours include a bakery treat and a chocolate.

Related:   American Candymakers With Treats Almost Too Pretty to Eat

In Tune with Martin Guitars

Nazareth, Pennsylvania Martin guitars have been played by Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Paul Simon, and Beck, among many others. Though Martin, which dates back to the 1830s, has a production plant in Mexico for its less-expensive models, its headquarters in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, is where it makes its top-of-the-line guitars and ukuleles. Fans of its legendary guitars can actually see them made there on factory tours five days a week .

Chips, No Dip at Utz Potato Chips and Snacks

Hanover, Pennsylvania Visitors can experience the sights and smells of snack-making during a free tour of the Utz Potato Chips and Snacks factory. A self-guided tour of the 600,000-square-foot facility — the Utz Potato Chip Trip — takes an average of 30 to 45 minutes. A glass-enclosed observation gallery looks down on the entire production process, while an audio program and closed-circuit TV monitors help guide visitors through.

Some Special Beer at Summit Brewing Co.

St. Paul, Minnesota Summit Brewing Co. , bills itself as the maker of "A More Meaningful Brew." Visitors can find out what that means when they "witness the miracle of brewing" and have a few samples from these Midwest pioneers who made their name with copper kettles instead of covered wagons. The tour includes a flight of four 7-ounce beers.

Related:   19 of the Oldest Breweries in America

Say 'Cheese' at Beecher's Handmade Cheese

New York City It might be crass to call this a factory tour, but Beecher's Handmade Cheese  in New York City's Flatiron District (a sister to the famed flagship in Seattle's Pike Place Market) features a glass-walled cheese-making kitchen where visitors can watch centuries-old craftsmanship. Guests can also grab a sandwich in the café or have a glass of wine downstairs in the Cellar, where rows of Beecher's cheeses ripen to perfection.

For the Science-Minded at Experimental Breeder Reactor-I

Arco, Idaho For those with an interest in science, nuclear energy, or electricity, a free tour of Idaho's pioneering Experimental Breeder Reactor-I  explains how electricity is generated from nuclear energy. Located between Idaho Falls and Arco, the (EBR-I) Atomic Museum is a National Historic Landmark where usable electricity was first generated from nuclear energy in 1951.

Snuggle Up at Vermont Teddy Bear

Shelburne, Vermont Those with a soft spot for stuffed animals can tour the Vermont Teddy Bear factory  and see how those well-dressed cuties are made. During the guided tour, which lasts about 30 minutes, visitors watch bears be crafted by hand and see the Bear Hospital, where "Dr. Nancy" does repairs.

Got Milk at Knigge Farm

Omro, Wisconsin There's no shortage of milk at Knigge Farm , the first dairy farm in the country with robotic milkers. They also have 600 acres of alfalfa, corn, soybeans, oats, and wheat, along with 130 milk cows and 170 heifers, calves, and steers. A half-hour guided tour features a free-stall dairy barn where cows are milked robotically 24 hours a day. Guests can also feed the calves if it's mealtime.

Frosty Goodness at Ben & Jerry's

Waterbury, Vermont Who hasn't turned to a pint of Ben & Jerry's for comfort at some point? Fans can see where that sweet solace is made at the Ben & Jerry's factory tour and ice cream shop . The 30-minute tour takes visitors through the process — the production area is viewed from a glassed-in mezzanine — and ends on a decidedly sweet note, offering everyone the sample of the day. 

Note: Tours of Ben & Jerry's remain suspended and the gift shop is closed until mid-July 2022, according to the company's website. 

Knock on Wood at Wisconsin Wagon Co.

Janesville, Wisconsin The Wisconsin Wagon Co.  produces more than a dozen handmade wooden products such as the signature Janesville Coaster Wagon, along with serving trays and more. An hourlong tour takes visitors through the manufacturing process, which includes metalworking, woodworking, finishing, and assembly operations. Tours are for groups of 15 or more and require reservations.

Go Nuts at Bates Nut Farm

Valley Center, California Bates Nut Farm is a family farm established in 1921. Today the fourth- and fifth-generation families offer a glimpse into the business and a "Nuts For You" Tour  for groups of 15 or more by reservation. It touches on the history of nut-growing in California and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the roasting, packaging, and storage facilities on site, along with seasonal snacks.

A Sweet Deal at Jelly Belly

Fairfield, California Videos at  Jelly Belly factory tours  provide visitors a peek into the jelly-bean-making process, while a self-guided walk along an elevated, quarter-mile-long tour lane provides a bird's-eye view of the operation. There are also interactive exhibits and free samples.

Sparkle On at Mount Rushmore Gold Factory

Rapid City, South Dakota At the Mount Rushmore Gold Factory , free factory tours put the spotlight on skilled artisans who demonstrate the ancient process of lost-wax casting and show how diamonds are cast in molten gold. Diamond cutting is also demonstrated on the free tour. At the factory store, visitors can take advantage of factory-direct prices.

Olive Love at Queen Creek Olive Mill

Queen Creek, Arizona Queen Creek Olive Mill is a thriving agri-tourism destination with 7,000 trees, a market, and an eatery. During the 45-minute Olive Oil 101 Tour , guests get to taste the oil created on site. They also learn about the qualities, standards, and health benefits of olive oil, as well as the 10-year history of the farm.

A Cup of Joe at Stone Creek Coffee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Stone Creek Coffee  features a free weekly tour of its 1880s factory on Sundays. The Milwaukee craft coffee roaster, founded in 1993, gives visitors an inside look at the craft, from the coffee-growing seasons to the art of specialized roasting, in its green storage area, roasting facility, cupping lab, and training center — along with free coffee.

Plastic Fantastic at the Pez Visitor Center

Orange, Connecticut Tours of the Pez Visitor Center  are self-guided and viewing windows offer a look at the production floor. Video monitors explain the process that produces the more than 3 billion Pez candies sold annually. That's just in the United States, and not to mention the quirky dispensers.

Carry a Tune at the Kazoo Factory, Museum & Gift Shop

Eden, New York Kazoos and road trips go together — at least, kids used to think that was so. Take a nostalgic trip into the history of the musical instrument that seemingly everyone can play with a tour of the Kazoo Factory, Museum & Gift Shop of Eden . History, trivia, and manufacturing are explored in self-guided and hosted tours.

Plumb Amazing at Kohler

Kohler, Wisconsin Home handymen, plumbers, and interior designers alike will find something of interest at the Kohler factory tours  at the plumbing supplier’s home. The tours last about three hours and are available weekdays. Visitors get a look at the production of china lavatories, bathtubs, and more. 

Furniture, By Hand at George's Furniture

Marietta, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's Lancaster County has a strong craft tradition that continues today with companies like George's Furniture , headquartered on a small farm outside the village of Maytown. In the woodshop, skilled artisans make solid hardwood furniture by hand to custom specifications. Items such as chairs, beds, tables, and cupboards are crafted out of walnut, cherry, oak, or hard maple.

Bath Time at All Natural Soap Handmade by Herbaria

St. Louis All Natural Soap Handmade by Herbaria  is a company marking its 20th anniversary this year. Visitors are invited to take the free, brief tour of the factory/store and hear all about both the botanical ingredients and the chemistry that go into soap-making. This destination is said to be "worth a trip for the smell alone!" Groups of 10 or more require advance notice.

Let There Be Light at Yankee Candle Village

South Deerfield, Massachusetts The Yankee Candle Village , the company's flagship location in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is a bit more theme park/shopping center than factory. But amid special events, visitors can see 400,000 candles in more than 200 different scents and view candle-making in a recreated 1830s shop.

Hallmark Moments at the Hallmark Visitors Center

Kansas City, Missouri The Hallmark Visitors Center  offers a free look at the company's history, which spans more than 100 years, and a display featuring 40 years of ornaments. Visitors can also take a selfie with one of the Emmy Awards presented to the company for its "Hallmark Hall of Fame" productions. Reservations required.

Color On at the Crayola Experience

Multiple locations The Crayola Experience  in Easton, Pennsylvania (there are also locations in Chandler, Arizona; Minneapolis; Orlando, Florida; and Plano, Texas) is a 65,000-square-foot destination designed to spark imagination and creativity by touching on color, chemistry, and technology. Admission is $28 for guests ages 3 and older, but families can expect to spend three to four hours exploring more than 25 attractions, which include the Crayon Factory, a live theater show that explains how crayons are made. Visitors can save $3 by booking online.

Discover more fun and affordable vacation destinations   right here .

Boeing Tours

Boeing future of flight and boeing everett factory tour.

Boeing Future of Flight is one of Washington State's premier aerospace attractions, welcoming guests to enjoy the Boeing Everett Factory Tour, Gallery, Sky Deck and Boeing Store. Boeing Future of Flight is located in Mukilteo, WA next to Paine Field and the Boeing Everett Factory, just 25 miles north of downtown Seattle.

Step inside the world's largest factory for a behind-the-scenes look at the Boeing Everett Factory and 777 assembly line. Each tour is an 80-minute guided experience with a front row view of current airplane production, the Everett site’s history, and the central role it plays in the future of commercial aviation. Tours are available Thursday–Monday.

Learn more about the Everett, WA tour

James S. McDonnell Prologue Room Air and Space History Exhibit in St. Louis

The James S. McDonnell Prologue Room Air and Space History Exhibit showcases the pioneers of aviation, their achievements and those of the thousands of workers who turned dreams into reality. The Prologue Room is located in the Boeing-St. Louis headquarters adjacent to Lambert-St. Louis International airport. The Prologue Room is open for self-guided tours weekdays during June, July and August only. Guided tours are available to groups of 10 or more throughout the year.

Learn more about the St. Louis tour

• Factory Tours

The world of Formula 1™ is extremely secretive, this is your chance to see behind the curtain of Red Bull Racing's home in Milton Keynes.

Tour Red Bull Racing's home

Being able to visit the home of Red Bull Racing is a truly incredible opportunity that will allow you, and your guests, to peek behind the curtain into the extremely secretive world of F1™. Our tour is designed to present the inner workings of the machine, taking in the various developmental stages, all the way to the point where thousands of components are brought together in our race bays to create the latest Red Bull Racing car.

The cost is £300 Per Person, our Factory Tour experience includes refreshments in our MK-7 events space where you can get up close to our fleet of Red Bull Racing Formula 1™ cars followed by 1.5 hour guided factory tour. All guests will also receive a Red Bull Racing gift bag to take home, as well as 10% discount in our onsite shop.

Please allow 2 hours for this experience.

‘It exceeded our expectations, as we didn't expect a personal tour guide, or to be given so much access’

Download Tour Brochure

Book Your Place

2024 FACTORY TOUR EXPERIENCE DATES ARE NOW LIVE!

Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Please note:  Children under the age of 12 are not permitted. Any person under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For children aged 5 and over we offer our MK-7 Experience, specially designed to captivate our younger fans. To book tickets, click here

Please get in touch if you would like a private tour of the factory on any other date. Minimum numbers of six apply for private tours.

Factory Tour Terms & Conditions

• Event Types
• Virtual Tour
• Enhance your Event
• Paddock Club
• Recommended Races
• The MK-7 Experience
• Race Screening Events
• Website Terms of Use
• Privacy Policy

HERSHEY’S Chocolate Tour

Take a delicious journey from tropical cocoa bean to wrapped candy bar in this free chocolate factory tour ride. Delight your tastebuds with a sweet product sample at the end!

Taste the Love

Feel the warmth of roasting cocoa beans, smell rich milk chocolate and watch thousands of candies twist and turn on conveyor belts. We'll take your photo if you'd like to bring the memory home!

Free Admission: HERSHEY'S Chocolate Tour

Tours run continuously during operating hours. This attraction tends to be busier on weekends and holidays. Insider tip: Best times to ride are the first and last two hours of the day.

  30 MINS   WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on the severity of the allergy, most guests are able to experience all of our attractions, including HERSHEY’S Chocolate Tour, HERSHEY’S Unwrapped, Create Your Own Candy Bar, HERSHEY'S Great Candy Expedition and Hershey Trolley Works. However, people allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, and/or wheat should NOT consume the products or samples given out at the attractions. Most attractions have alternative products available for guests with these allergies. See ingredients for HERSHEY'S Unwrapped , Create Your Own Candy Bar , HERSHEY'S Great Candy Expedition and REESE'S Stuff Your Cup .  Please talk with our Central Ticketing staff or call 717- 534-4900 when purchasing tickets to determine the available options.

Yes. Boarding the HERSHEY’S Chocolate Tour ride requires crossing a moving turntable. Guests in motorized wheelchairs or specialized strollers will need to transfer to a manual wheelchair for the duration of the ride.

Happenings at HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!

Join us to celebrate summer with a DJ playing your favorite hits, plus Happy Hour food specials! July 12, 19 & 26

Make your own REESE'S and HERSHEY'S creations, candy mixes, personalized wrappers and more.

More Sweet Experiences

Explore HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD

Plan your chocolate-filled day with our interactive tour and attraction map.

Let's Keep in Touch

Be the first to hear about our sweet events, news, and special offers.

Vote Your Tesla Shares and Win a Factory Tour with Elon and Franz

Win a tour of the Tesla Gigafactory with Elon Musk and Franz von Holzhausen in Austin, Texas! Tour the Cybertruck and Model Y manufacturing lines with Elon Musk and other Tesla executives with a private group of stockholders on June 12th, the day before the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting. You will also have a  reserved seat at the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on June 13th.

To enter, simply vote your shares, submit proof of share ownership and voting below, and you will be entered to win. Or send a postcard as explained below. Only one entry per stockholder is permitted, and chance of winning is independent of how many shares you hold or how you voted your shares. Fifteen stockholders will be chosen at random to participate in the tour.

Instructions on How to Vote

You should only submit proof that you voted, not how you voted. You do not need to vote for or against any proposals to be eligible for entry. You are eligible to vote and to enter the drawing, only if you were a stockholder of record or a beneficial owner at the close of business on April 15, 2024.

The Gigafactory Tour will take place on June 12th at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin.

Deadline to submit proof of voting is Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central Time.

Don’t delay, vote today!

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.  

For more information, read our  Official Rules .

The sign-up period is now closed. 

If you prefer to enter the drawing without voting your shares, please send a postcard to the following address: Tesla Gigafactory Tour, c/o FGS Global, 475 Sansome St., Suite 1750, San Francisco, CA 94111.  On the postcard, you must state your name, postal address and email address, and attest that you were a stockholder of record or beneficial owner as of the close of business on April 15, 2024.  Postcard entries must be received by June 7, 2024.

Watch Elon Musk show off SpaceX's massive launchpad and new 'Starfactory'

• Elon Musk gave YouTuber Tim Dodd a tour of SpaceX's Starfactory rocket production center.
• Starbase, located in south Texas, has transformed from tents to a massive production facility.
• SpaceX hopes the factory will lead to serialized production of the Starship rocket.

Elon Musk gave an early glimpse into SpaceX's new Starfactory production facility.

Just a day before Starship's Flight 4 successfully landed in the ocean, Musk was at the SpaceX site giving science YouTuber Tim Dodd, known by his channel moniker "Everyday Astronaut," an exclusive tour of SpaceX's rocket factory, including the new facility.

Located in south Texas, Starbase, which just a couple of years prior consisted mostly of tents, has now transformed into a massive facility that Musk anticipates will "dramatically improve production."

Related stories

"We've got this pretty good-looking rocket factory building that we've almost completed," Musk said. "This will enable us to have serialized production of the rocket, especially the ship, which would ultimately, long term, probably be making a thousand a year of the ship."

Musk showed off various sections of the factory, including the Megabay, which holds three booster rockets. Viewers also saw a closeup of the Raptor engines that power Starship's Super Heavy booster.

Musk explained the new design of the next-gen Raptor, which will not require a heat shield but instead will have integral cooling circuits throughout the engine. "So it looks very simple on the outside, but it's complicated on the inside," Musk said.

The SpaceX CEO also took Dodd inside the brand new Starfactory, which, once completed, is expected to have multiple production stations. Musk said that the now barren site "will be filled with equipment in three months."

"We'll finally have a real factory for Starship," Musk said. "Not just making it in tents."

In a second video uploaded a few days later, Musk also toured the launchpad, where the full-stack Starship awaited launch. The spacecraft, which weighs 5,000 tons at liftoff, is the largest flying object of any kind, Musk said.

"I mean, it's a damn tall rocket," he said. "And it's going to get taller."

The billionaire is already planning to add an even taller, more upgraded second launch tower for the next generation of rockets. But for now, Musk is pretty pleased with the orbital launch mount.

"This is the best launch site and the best rocket we've ever made on Starship," he said.

Watch: A report says Starlink terminals are being used in Russia after Putin and Musk deny it

• Main content

• Ferrari News

Take a video tour of Ferrari's spotless new 'e-building' factory

Ferrari says maranello facility will boost flexibility, shorten car development times.

MARANELLO, Italy — Ferrari will use its new production site to boost manufacturing flexibility and shorten the time needed to develop and roll out new models, rather than to increase output, the CEO of the Italian luxury sports carmaker said on Friday.

Ferrari's so called e-building in its home town of Maranello, northern Italy, for which it has invested around 200 million euros ($214 million), will also produce its first fully electric (EV) car, expected to be launched at the end of next year.

"This building will allow us to shorten time to market or product development time," CEO Benedetto Vigna said at the plant's inauguration, adding these two activities sometimes currently overlap on existing assembly lines.

Vigna said Ferrari was not pushing for volume but for value.

"So, more money per car basically. We want to grow the company but not because we increase volumes," he said, adding a key tool to expand revenues from car sales was personalisations.

Personalisations are the touches that a customer requests to make the model more suited to their tastes, both inside and out.

"We want to have more tools, technology tools ... more flexibility to accommodate the need of more personalisation of our clients," Vigna said.

Ferrari's first EV will cost no less than half a million euros, Reuters reported earlier this week, and a second EV model is already under development.

The 42,500 square metre (457,466 sq. ft) new facility, which adds to the existing one in Maranello, gives Ferrari an additional car assembly line. It increases the company's overall theoretical output capacity to around 20,000 cars per year, versus less than 14,000 it delivered in 2023, Reuters has reported.

The company will also make key in-house components for EVs at the new plant, including axles, motors and battery assembly.

However, it will also use it to produce hybrid and traditional combustion-engine models, as it has plans to offer in the future a mix of the three engine types, to serve different kind of clients.

"The plant ... reflects the principle of technological neutrality," Ferrari said in a statement.

It "will allow Ferrari to reorganise and reallocate all production activities more efficiently among its existing facilities in Maranello, increasing its ability to adapt quickly to production needs," it added.

The new plant will roll out its first cars in January of next year, while series production of Ferrari's first EV will start in January 2026, Vigna said.

Ferrari Information

• All Ferrari Models
• Rebates & Incentives
• News & Reviews
• Photos & Videos
• More Ferrari Information
• Plants/Manufacturing
• License License
• Facebook Share
• Twitter Share
• Tumblr Share
• Twitch Share
• Flipboard Share
• Instagram Share
• Newsletter Share
• Youtube Share
• Feeds Share

Popular Vehicles

Popular new vehicles.

• 2023 Ford Bronco
• 2024 Toyota Tacoma
• 2024 Lexus GX 550
• 2024 Toyota RAV4
• 2024 Ford Bronco
• 2023 Toyota Camry
• 2023 Toyota Tacoma
• 2024 Ford F-150
• 2024 Chevrolet Trax
• 2024 Toyota Camry

Popular Used Vehicles

• 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• 2022 Ford F-150
• 2014 Honda Accord
• 2014 Honda Civic
• 2022 Toyota 4Runner
• 2021 Toyota 4Runner
• 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
• 2022 Honda Accord
• 2022 Toyota RAV4

Popular Electric Vehicles

• 2023 Tesla Model 3
• 2024 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup
• 2024 Tesla Model 3
• 2017 Tesla Model S
• 2023 Lucid Air
• 2016 Tesla Model S
• 2022 GMC HUMMER EV
• 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
• 2022 Tesla Model 3
• 2023 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup

Popular Truck Vehicles

• 2024 Toyota Tundra
• 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• 2023 Ford F-150
• 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
• 2024 Chevrolet Colorado
• 2023 Toyota Tundra

Popular Crossover Vehicles

• 2024 Chevrolet Traverse
• 2024 Buick Envista
• 2023 Toyota RAV4
• 2024 Subaru Outback
• 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
• 2024 Hyundai Tucson

Popular Luxury Vehicles

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
• 2024 Porsche 911
• 2022 Lexus IS 350
• 2024 Land Rover Defender
• 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
• 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• 2019 Chevrolet Corvette
• 2024 Lincoln Nautilus
• 2024 Lexus RX 350

Popular Hybrid Vehicles

• 2024 Ford Explorer
• 2024 Toyota Sienna
• 2025 Toyota Camry
• 2023 Ford Explorer
• 2022 Ford Explorer
• 2024 Toyota Venza
• 2023 Toyota Sienna

Popular Makes

Featured makes, product guides.

• The Best Electric Bikes
• The Best Car Covers
• The Best Portable Air Compressors
• The Best Car GPS Trackers

Choose a Display Name

Please enter a display name

Sign in to post

Please sign in to leave a comment.

Cannes Award Winner ‘Grand Tour’ Travels to Several Additional Territories

By Leo Barraclough

Leo Barraclough

International Features Editor

• Cannes Award Winner ‘Grand Tour’ Travels to Several Additional Territories 31 mins ago
• Michel Franco’s ‘Dreams,’ Starring Jessica Chastain, to Be Sold by the Match Factory (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago
• Karlovy Vary Proxima Competition Entry ‘Chlorophyll’ Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago

The Match Factory has sold the rights in several key territories for Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes ‘ “ Grand Tour ,” following its premiere in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival , where it received the best director prize.

The film unravels the poignant tale of Edward, a British civil servant portrayed by Gonçalo Waddington (“Arabian Nights: Volume 2,” “Patrick”), and his fiancée Molly, played by Crista Alfaiate (“Arabian Nights: Volume 1, 2, 3,” “The Tsugua Diaries”), as she embarks on an adventurous pursuit across Asia.

Popular on Variety

Related stories, why the academy museum’s antisemitism criticism is overblown, ‘ghost cat anzu’ review: made with rotoscope techniques, unusual anime plays like a sardonic relative to ‘spirited away’.

Mubi recently announced the acquisition of the film in North America, U.K., Ireland, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Turkey and India. Edko Films will be distributing the film in Hong Kong and Macau. Ahead of its world premiere, “Grand Tour” secured distribution in France by Tandem and Shellac, and in Italy by Lucky Red. Uma Pedra no Sapato/Magenta is handling the Portuguese distribution.

Produced by Uma Pedra no Sapato in collaboration with Vivo Film, Shellac and Cinéma Defacto, “Grand Tour” had support from ICA – Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual, Fundo de Apoio ao Turismo e ao Cinema, Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, Creative Europe – Media Programme of the EU, Ibermedia Development, Creatps, Rediance, MiC – Direzione Generale Cinema e Audiovisivo, Regione Lazio, CNC – Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée, La Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, ZDF-ARTE, the Match Factory and Eurimages.

More from Variety

Kathryn hahn’s ‘agatha’ will be ‘really scary,’ says marvel tv boss: ‘it lures you in with the fun of halloween’ and then ‘you’re crying’, is netflix about to turn into a franchise factory, boris becker, arnaud tournant and caroline kluft lead paris olympics 2024 coverage for warner bros. discovery eurosport, latin mafia inks record deal with rimas entertainment, teases ‘experimental’ debut album (exclusive), peak tv: here’s how deep streamers cut originals output in 1h 2024, travis kelce pitched taylor swift on his eras tour cameo and thought ‘oh s—’ when finally on stage: it was ‘pretty jarring’ and an ‘absolute blast’, more from our brands, justin timberlake’s mugshot is now a work of art in hamptons gallery, santa monica is getting gussied up with new luxury hotels. here’s everything we know., lebron james returning to lakers on 2-year deal with player option, the best loofahs and body scrubbers, according to dermatologists, nathan’s famous hot dog eating contest 2024: how to watch the competition online, verify it's you, please log in.

site categories

Roma khanna to exit universal international studios after six months in post, the match factory unveils fresh deals for miguel gomes’ cannes winner ‘grand tour’.

By Melanie Goodfellow

Melanie Goodfellow

Senior International Film Correspondent

More Stories By Melanie

• Paris Court Rejects Takedown Request For Netflix Shark Thriller ‘Under Paris’ As Director Pushes On With “Parasitism” Case
• Comedian Wanda Sykes’ Drama Breakout ‘Undercard’ Begins Filming In Puerto Rico
• French MeToo: Prosecutors Request Rape Charges Against Director Benoît Jacquot

Match Factory has sold a raft of key territories for Miguel Gomes’ feature Grand Tour , following its buzzy world premiere in Competition in Cannes in May where it won the Best Director prize.

Related Stories

Mubi Takes North America & Multiple Key Territories For Miguel Gomes’ Cannes Best Director Picture ‘Grand Tour’

‘grand tour’ review: miguel gomes’ avant-garde eastern odyssey is not recommended for tourists – cannes film festival.

The Match Factory sales announcement comes hot on the heels of news last week that parent company Mubi has acquired rights for the film for North America, UK, Ireland, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Turkey, and India.

In other distribution deals, detailed by The Match Factory on Thursday, Edko Films will be distribute the film in Hong Kong and Macau.

Tandem and Shellac (which was a partner on the production) are co-handling the film’s distribution in France, while Lucky Red has Italian rights, in agreements struck prior to Cannes. Lead production company Uma Pedra no Sapato is handling the Portuguese distribution with Magenta.

Opening in Rangoon, Burma in 1918, the film follows British civil servant Edward Abbot (Gonçalo Waddington) who flees fiancée Molly Singleton (Crista Alfaiate) the day she arrives for their wedding. Determined to get married and amused by his move, Molly tracks him across Asia.

Grand Tour was produced by Uma Pedra no Sapato in collaboration with Vivo Film, Shellac and Cinéma Defacto.

It was supported by ICA – Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual, Fundo de Apoio ao Turismo e ao Cinema, RTP – Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, Creative Europe – Media Programme of the EU, Ibermedia Development, Creatps, Rediance, MiC – Direzione Generale Cinema e Audiovisivo, Regione Lazio, CNC – Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée, La Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, ZDF-ARTE, The Match Factory, and Eurimages – Council of Europe.

Must Read Stories

Abc moves biden sit-down to friday primetime; latest on post-debate fallout.

Firing Off With $28M Wednesday & $120M 5-Day Fourth Of July Frame

Teamsters warn members against studios’ “fear mongering”; talks in recess, prime video cancels josh brolin western drama ‘outer range’ after two seasons.

Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy.

Read More About:

No comments.

Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2024 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

• Daily Happenings
• West Virginia News
• National News
• Local Sports
• Sports Columns
• Local Columns
• Engagements
• Anniversaries
• Letters to the Editor
• Special Sections
• Classifieds
• Garage Sales
• Statement of Values
• Terms of Service
• Submit News
• Browse notices
• Place a notice
• Sponsored Content

• Today's Paper

Subscribe Today

Capito tours form energy during stop in weirton.

NEARING COMPLETION – The majority of construction has been completed for the first phase of Form Factory 1 in Weirton. Form Energy plans to begin ramping up production at the battery manufacturing facility within the next few months. -- Craig Howell

WEIRTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is astounded by the changes seen in north Weirton in the last few years

Capito, R-W.Va., was in the city Monday to visit Form Factory 1, receiving a tour and update on development of the facility constructed to manufacture iron-air batteries on property once used in the making of steel. It was part of a series of stops in the Northern Panhandle.

“What a great investment,” she said of the facility which has been under construction for the last year. “It’s such an uplifting feeling.”

As part of the tour, Capito was able to see and learn about the engineering, testing and assembly of the batteries developed by Form Energy, which are designed to provide 100 hours of power storage, as well as its quality control procedures.

According to Mateo Jaramillo, CEO and co-founder of Form Energy, much of the primary construction on the first phase of Form Factory 1 is complete, and “dress rehearsals” are ongoing as the company has begun to bring manufacturing personnel on site to begin early-stage building of the battery components.

SPECIAL VISIT – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was provided a guided tour of Form Factory 1 while in Weirton Monday. Joining the senator, third from left, were Form CEO Mateo Jaramillo, state Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, and Form President and COO Ted Wiley. -- Craig Howell

“It is reaching that stage of maturity,” he said, adding production will be ramping up through the rest of the year.

The company previously announced plans to begin an expansion of Form Factory 1 sometime in 2025, allowing for increased production and the need for increased employment. The announced goal of Form Energy is to have approximately 750 employees located in Weirton.

Jaramillo offered his appreciation to Capito, as well as to state and local officials and the people of Weirton, saying the assistance over the last year has helped in the drive to get Form Factory 1 up and running.

“We wouldn’t be able to do that without the support of the community,” Jaramillo said.

Even while under construction, Form Energy has been taking orders for its batteries from companies and utility providers across the country.

“The product is selling itself in many ways,” Capito said. “It will be really interesting to see.”

Of particular note was the different facets of manufacturing at Form Energy, which she said uses more aspects of robotics and artificial intelligence than in the facilities residents of the area are used to. She said the work being done by Form Energy can serve as an example for other existing and future manufacturers in the state and beyond.

By embracing new technological capabilities made possible by Form Energy, West Virginia will continue to be an energy state well into the future,” Capito said.

In addition to her visit in Weirton, Capito also had stops in Wheeling where she met with representatives of the Regional Economic Development Partnership and Wellsburg where a discussion was held on the use of Congressionally Directed Spending funds recently announced for the community.

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox

• Daily Newsletter
• Breaking News

West Virginia ends fiscal year with $826 million

CHARLESTON – While down from the two previous fiscal years, West Virginia still ended fiscal year 2024 with more ...

Justice calls for additional income tax cuts while celebrating economic achievements

Hancock school board reorganizes for the year

Signals and other traffic issues discussed by Follansbee Council

Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election

Starting at $2.99/week..

Christian Von Koenigsegg New Factory Tour‪!‬ Top Gear Magazine

On this episode of the Top Gear Magazine Podcast, Christian von Koenigsegg gives us a full tour of his brand new factory. This meaty conversation brings in plenty of juicy topics, including topping 300mph in the near future and why he thought of the Tourbillon name before Bugatti... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• More Episodes
• Immediate Media The Top Gear Magazine Podcast

Top Headlines

• National News
• International News
• High School Sports
• Ohio Sports
• West Virginia Sports
• Letters to the Editor
• Local Columns
• Engagements
• Anniversaries
• Out & About
• Special Sections
• Classifieds
• Garage Sales
• Become a Newspaper Carrier
• Statement of Values
• Terms of Service
• Submit News
• Browse notices
• Place a notice
• Newspapers In Education
• Sponsored Content

• Today's Paper

Subscribe Today

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox.

I'm interested in (please check all that apply)

• Daily Newsletter
• Breaking News

You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account.

Capito Tours Form Energy in Weirton During Northern Panhandle Swing

photo by: Craig Howell

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was provided a guided tour of Form Factory 1 while in Weirton Monday. Joining the senator, third from left, were Form CEO Mateo Jaramillo, state Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, and Form President and COO Ted Wiley.

WEIRTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is astounded by the changes seen in north Weirton in the last few years.

Capito, R-W.Va., was in the city Monday to visit Form Factory 1, receiving a tour and update on development of the facility constructed to manufacture iron-air batteries on property once used in the making of steel. It was part of a series of stops in the Northern Panhandle.

“What a great investment,” she said of the facility which has been under construction for the last year. “It’s such an uplifting feeling.”

Her visit to Form Energy was part of a swing through the Northern Panhandle that included stops in Wheeling and Wellsburg to talk economic development. She was in Wheeling Monday afternoon for a lunch with the Regional Economic Development Partnership, focusing on the impact of federal funding in RED’s coverage area.

In Wellsburg, she talked with community leaders about Congressionally Directed Spending and how it can encourage growth in the area.

As part of the Form Energy tour, Capito was able to learn about the engineering, testing and assembly of the batteries developed by the company, which are designed to provide 100 hours of power storage, as well as its quality control procedures.

According to Mateo Jaramillo, CEO and co-founder of Form Energy, much of the primary construction on the first phase of Form Factory 1 is complete, and “dress rehearsals” are ongoing as the company has begun to bring manufacturing personnel on site to begin early-stage building of the battery components.

“It is reaching that stage of maturity,” he said, adding production will be ramping up through the rest of the year.

The company previously announced plans to begin an expansion of Form Factory 1 sometime in 2025, allowing for increased production and the need for increased employment. The announced goal of Form Energy is to have approximately 750 employees located in Weirton.

Jaramillo offered his appreciation to Capito, as well as to state and local officials and the people of Weirton, saying the assistance over the last year has helped in the drive to get Form Factory 1 up and running.

“We wouldn’t be able to do that without the support of the community,” Jaramillo said.

Even while under construction, Form Energy has been taking orders for its batteries from companies and utility providers across the country.

“The product is selling itself in many ways,” Capito said. “It will be really interesting to see.”

Of particular note was the different facets of manufacturing at Form Energy, which she said uses more aspects of robotics and artificial intelligence than in the facilities residents of the area are used to. She said the work being done by Form Energy can serve as an example for other existing and future manufacturers in the state and beyond.

By embracing new technological capabilities made possible by Form Energy, West Virginia will continue to be an energy state well into the future,” Capito said.

In Wheeling, along with her lunch with RED representatives, Capito also stopped by Newbridge Academy for Kids, a new childcare center in downtown Wheeling being built by Newbridge Church.

“I enjoyed the chance to sit down with the leaders of RED, who are dedicated to bringing exciting economic development opportunities to our Northern Panhandle,” Capito said. “One of the projects we have worked together to establish is the Newbridge Academy for Kids, which will create jobs and provide child care for over 200 children in West Virginia. I look forward to our continued work together in the future.”

“It was great to host Senator Capito in Wheeling today,” RED Development Manager Valerie Piko said. “We appreciate the opportunity to touch base with her on the projects we’re working on that have benefited from federal resources and thank her for being such a strong champion for West Virginia. We look forward to continuing our work together to further economic development in the Wheeling area.”

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox

New Era for Wheeling: Freshly Sworn-In Council To Hold First Meeting Today

Justice Calls for Additional Income Tax Cuts While Celebrating Economic Achievements

Glenn Elliott Brings Senate Campaign to New Martinsville

West Virginia Ends Fiscal Year With $826 Million Surplus

Albertini, Hercules Sworn In as Ohio County Board of Education Members

Starting at $2.99/week..

Wilson's new Ohio factory to make NFL game balls as company, NFL extend contract

• Wilson Sporting Goods will unveil its new and improved factory in Ada, Ohio, as part of its extended multi-year partnership with the NFL
• Tours of the facility will be available for visitors starting in July, which features a museum and a pop-up shop
• Cleveland Browns' Jerome Ford, among others, attend the facility's grand opening

Whether or not the Cincinnati Bengals or Cleveland Browns are playing, Ohio plays a part in every NFL game every season.

Wilson is the official ball of the NFL (as it has been since 1941), and to celebrate, it's unveiling a brand-new football factory in Ohio.

Wilson Sporting Goods announced Thursday that the longstanding partnership between the sports equipment manufacturer and the league has been extended, per PR Newswire . The new factory in Ada, located roughly 88 miles northwest of Columbus and 68 miles southwest of Toledo, replaced the previously existing facility with an upgraded and expanded factory that is almost double the capacity of the previous plant.

New Wilson factory making NFL footballs has a museum, shop, offers guest tours

The new factory includes a football museum featuring Wilson and NFL moments, a pop-up shop, as well as manufacturing tours, which visitors can reserve tickets for beginning in July.

Ohio-based NFL greats part of Wilson's football factory grand opening

To celebrate the facility's grand opening, the NFL brought a number of Ohio NFL athletes to the new factory, including Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford and former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jordan Palmer.

Other notable figures at the grand opening include Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith and former Ohio State players Cardale Jones and Ted Ginn Jr., among others.

"Wilson and the NFL are one of the most iconic relationships in sports, dating back over 80 years," said Kevin Murphy, Wilson's global general manager of Team Sports.

Elaborating on the duo's partnership, Murphy said that the sporting goods company "has been part of every snap, pass and touchdown in NFL history, and that the company is thrilled about the expanded partnership and facility."

The Ohio-based football factory is the world's oldest plant to produce game-ready footballs for the NFL season, which includes every Super Bowl and Pro Bowl.