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There are often fights with the children over what constitutes a good holiday. You want to do something cultural, and they want to do something fun, like visiting theme parks and swimming. So why not meet in the middle, and try some of the fun factory tours on offer in America? Children love to see how things are made, and it's a great chance for you to give them something a little more educational that the beach.
Jelly Belly Factory nestled in Fairfield, CA, the Jelly Belly factory gives you a bird's eye view of the process of how the flavours, colours and packaging are made. All tours include a free bag of beans, and the tour ends in the factory store.
Hershey chocolate world this resides in Hershey, PA, and is the best way to see how the popular American chocolate comes to life. You cannot go onto the factory floor but you can see virtual film of how the process works, and there is an interactive area where you can make your own chocolate bar with whatever toppings you like.
Sluggerville as soon as you get here you'll know why you came; this is the place that they make baseball bats. You can explore the museum which shows you the progression through history of how bats have evolved, and will receive a miniature bat as a souvenir of your trip.
Ben and Jerry's Waterbury, VT, this tour gives you an elevated view of the factory floor, and an insight into how they make the ice-cream. You will get the chance to do a taste test at the end, and visit the flavour graveyard, where the bad ones go.
If you are hoping to visit any of these destinations, check the websites for booking, and make sure you have Travel Insurance for your trip.
