Sweet Factory Tours
Discover how some of your favorite treats are made on these delightful factory tours. Our sweet selects:
The Velvet Ice Cream Company Utica, Ohio
Take a walk through this historic ice cream factory. Family-owned and operated since 1914, this charming destination is the perfect place to spend the day. After the tour, head over to Ye Olde Mill and visit the museum. Enjoy a tasty dessert at the ice cream parlor and dine at their delicious restaurant.
free
Pack a lunch and take in the scenery at the Mill's picnic park
Stroll through a real working factory and see where over 150 different sweets are made. Learn the secrets to creating this famous candy and why it takes more than a week to make a single bean. View taffy, chocolates and gummi critters, too! Stop by the visitor center and taste the goodies at the sampling bar.
free
The Jelly Belly Cafe features jelly bean shaped pizzas and hamburgers
Nothing beats the sweet smell of chocolate. Indulge yourself at the home of some of your favorite rich and creamy treats. Walk through a tropical jungle and see how they harvest the cocoa beans then ride through a simulated factory. Features several gift shops, an ice cream parlor, Chocolate Town Cafe and more.
free
Take a vintage trolley ride and get a glimpse of the town's rich history