8 of the Best Factory Tours

1.  Boeing, Mukilteo, Washington. Fly-in parking is available at this factory, where you learn how airplanes are manufactured.

2.  Ford Motors Rouge Factory, Dearborn, Michigan. See trucks being built, and view multisensory films and iconic vehicles.

3.  Ben & Jerry’s, Waterbury, Vermont. Sample Cherry Garcia and other ice cream flavors, and see how they’re made.

4.  Pez Candy, Orange, Connecticut. Fans of the wacky candy dispensers can view the production line and visit the factory's museum.

5.  Louisville Slugger, Louisville, Kentucky. See where the celebrated bats are crafted and walk through a museum of baseball history.

6.  Celestial Seasonings, Boulder, Colorado. This tea-factory tour is notable for its pungent Mint Room, where mint tea bags are assembled.

7.  Steinway & Sons, Long Island City, New York. Tours of the famous piano factory let you see where the music starts.

8.  Coca-Cola, Atlanta. See the story behind one of the world’s most recognizable brands and try flavors from around the world.