Visit Your Favorite Food Or Beverage Brand

If you have ever wanted to learn how your favorite delicacy is made, why not travel to the factory itself? Iconic food and beverage companies open their production centers to the public for tours, and often tastings! Below are a few crowd pleasers, if you want to visit the home of your favorite food or beverage brand:

This museum located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA explores the history and science behind one of the world’s most popular soft drinks. You can see historic artifacts, watch classic ads, and take photos with the Coca‑Cola Polar Bear. Finally, treat your taste buds by sampling some of the different beverages that Coca‑Cola sells around the world. It is a busy attraction, so we recommend purchasing tickets in advance on the World of Coca-Cola website.

This famous brewery in Dublin, Ireland welcomes visitors to explore the sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas associated with one of the most recognizable beers on the planet. On the standard self-guided 90-minute tour, you will learn about founder Arthur Guinness, see some of the brand’s memorable advertisements, and grasp the scope of Guinness’ beer production, from grain to glass. You will also have access to the Guinness tasting rooms and be able to enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from the Gravity Bar. You can buy tickets via the Guinness Storehouse website.

If you love chocolate, head to Birmingham in the UK. On the self-guided tour, you can uncover the Aztec origins of the cocoa bean, learn about the candy manufacturing process, take a gander at Cadbury memorabilia dating as far back as the 1800s, and see a recreation of the original Cadbury store. Of course, you can’t leave Cadbury World without eating sweets; so check out the chocolate-making zone, The Cadbury World Café, and the Cadbury World shop. Visit the Cadbury World homepage for more details.

This family-run mustard house in Beaune, France (near Dijon) has been operating in the same location since the 1840s. Take a guided tour to learn about the mustard seed, see historic mustard milling equipment, and taste the many varieties of mustard that the company makes. Its mustard tasting bar consists of a series of pumps where you can try samples of flavored mustards such as Walnut Dijon, Pinot Noir Dijon, Honey Balsamic Mustard, and Green Peppercorn Mustard. You can book a tour on the Edmond Fallot website or simply drop by the tasting room.

In Fairfield, California, USA, you can get an up-close-and-personal look at how these gourmet jelly beans are manufactured. There are interactive exhibits and games throughout the self-guided tour, as well as a gallery with jelly bean-themed art. After the tour, you can munch on jelly beans from the sample bar (which includes every flavor Jelly Belly has ever created) and purchase jelly bean-shaped food at the Jelly Belly Café. Go to the Jelly Belly Factory Tour website for more information.

The Heineken Experience in Amsterdam is a must-see for any beer lover. You can tour Heineken’s oldest brewery at your own pace to learn about the brand’s history, brewing techniques, and flavor innovations. All tours include two cold beers at Heineken’s Best’Dam Bar. For an additional fee, you can upgrade your ticket and enjoy a beer at the brewery’s exclusive rooftop terrace. Tickets are available on the Heineken Experience website.\

In Waterbury, Vermont, USA, you can tour Ben & Jerry’s first factory. It was built in 1985, but still manufactures over 350,000 pints of ice cream per day. You will discover how different ice cream flavors are made and understand how the company has grown over time. The tour ends in the Flavor Room, where you can taste one of the signature Ben & Jerry’s flavors. Don’t forget to stop at the Flavor Graveyard outside the factory to pay your respects to discontinued flavors. To purchase tickets, visit the Ben & Jerry’s Factory website.

The famous creamery in Tillamook, Oregon, USA is open to the public. Take a free tour to learn about the company’s ethical farming practices, cheese making, and range of dairy products. Alternatively, you can book a premium experience, such as a tour & cheese tasting or interactive ice cream workshop. You may also consider eating at the creamery’s restaurant, which serves cheese-focussed dishes such as mac & cheese, fried cheddar cheese curds, double cheddar grilled cheese, and a classic cheeseburger. Visit the Tillamook Creamery homepage for more info.

In addition to the options above, we highly recommend you tour a champagne cellar in Reims, France. You will soon understand what sets champagne-region grapes and bottling methods apart from other types of sparkling wines. The majority of the top champagne houses offer tours and tastings. Our personal favorites are Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon, Pommery, and G.H. Mumm.

Eating and drinking can be the best part of a vacation, so why not get some freebies from your favorite brands! We hope you enjoy learning about a company’s history and manufacturing process while you savor their delicious products!

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