Many of these factories offer both individual and group tours. Tours can be scheduled at the following 6 factories, each of which are worth a try.
1. Queen Creek Olive Mill
Learn the mechanics behind the process of making oil from olives, during a tour at Queen Creek Olive Mill. Guides are prepared to go into depth as they simplify the process, and tastings are also offered. $7 tours are offered to individuals above the age of 12.
2. Cerreta Candy Company
Cerreta Candy Company is one of Arizona’s most distinguished candy companies, and now, tours are offered. Basic tours are free, and give guests the chance to see how the family-operated factory makes its world famous chocolate.
3. Stuffington Bear Factory
These 20 minute tours are great for kids, showing them how some of their favorite stuffed animals are manufactured. Tours are held right where the action takes place, on the manufacturing floor.
4. Joy Cone
Head out to Flagstaff Arizona, to schedule a tour that essentially serves as a fun explainer behind the making of Joy Cone’s cherished ice cream cones. Tours start early fall and last until February, 2018.
5. Zak’s Chocolate
Out in Scottsdale Arizona, Zak’s Chocolate is demonstrating the process behind the creation of their chocolate. There's also the opportunity to try a few chocolates in the meantime!
6. Steward Observatory Mirror Lab
The Steward Observatory Mirror Lab is a research facility, located right on the University of Arizona campus. Here, the public can discover the complexity of the engineering behind 27 foot telescopes.
There are just too many tours for us to list. Take a few minutes and get online and explore your options! Be sure to make it fun and safe!
