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8 fun factory tours in and around Birmingham, including Cahaba Brewing’s Taproom Tour

Sharron Swain

  • LAST UPDATED 12/15/20

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Who’s ever been on a fun factory tour in or around Birmingham? If you’re looking for something fun to do, whether with the fam, the biz or with visitors, we’ve got you covered. Read on for all the juicy details.

1. Golden Flake factory tour –North Titusville, Birmingham

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Golden Flake is an institution to anyone in the Southeast. Though the iconic local chip company is now owned by Utz, you can still catch a tour in North Titusville, right off I-65. While you can no longer get hot chips during the tour, it is still really fun and interesting to watch all the things be made. Plus, they give you bags of chips at the end—yum.

  • Tour hours: Monday—Thursday 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30AM
  • Tour length: 30-45 minutes
  • Reservations : Email [email protected] in advance to schedule a tour. Make sure you bring an email from them letting them know you’re approved.
  • Know before you go: Tennis shoes are ideal. They’ll supply you with your own fancy hairnet—and beard net (assuming, of course, you have a beard). If you’ve got major food allergies or a weapon you usually carry, be sure to read the fine print here .
  • Minimum age requirement: five
  • Don’t bring: watch, gum, flip flops, tobacco, phones / cameras (well, not for the manufacturing part—company secrets and all)
  • Address: 1 Golden Flake Dr., Birmingham, AL 35205

2. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International factory tour —Vance

I’ve always heard how cool the Mercedes plant tour is. It’s been on my list of things to do since my kids were born. Only a couple more years and we’ll finally be able to check it out!

  • Tour hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9AM, 9:15AM, 12:30PM, 12:45PM
  • Tour length: roughly 1.5 hours
  • Reservations: Required. Call  (205) 507-2252  or (888) 286-8762 .
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Know before you go: the walking tour covers a 2 mile distance. Wear comfy, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes. Get there 15 minutes ahead of time (minimum) to complete registration. Like trains in Germany, these tours run on time. Get there late and lose your spot. The assembly line may or may not be operational when you go, depending on the needs of the business.
  • Accessibility: Wheelchairs are welcomed and not supplied. Mobility aids such as canes, crutches, and walkers—not allowed.
  • Minimum age requirement: 10
  • Leave in the car or turned off: cameras, phones, and other electronic devices are strictly verboten in the manufacturing areas. No smoking, shorts, sleeveless shirts, or open-toed or open-heeled shoes. Skirts and dresses must be two inches below the knee. Just like that strict teacher that wouldn’t let you get away with bending the rules, they mean business. Don’t bother bringing backpacks, briefcases, etc. Also not allowed. Ladies’ purses are okay. Just like at airport security, they might get inspected.
  • Address: 6 Mercedes Dr., Vance, Alabama

3. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama factory tour—Montgomery

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama's factory tour is about an hour and a half South of Birmingham.

This place makes over 1500 cars a day. After a video, you hop on a tram and your tour guide takes you through the plant where you get to see what goes into making a car.

  • Tour hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays—9:30AM, 12PM and 2:30PM
  • Tour length: 75-90 minutes
  • Reservations: required (don’t come without a confirmed reservation). Click here to make them —up to six months in advance. Current bookings start September 30, 2019.
  • Know before you go: dress for the weather—you’ll be inside and outside. They’ll give you safety goggles and a headset to wear during your visit. That’s right—you listen to the tour guide on your very own headset.
  • Minimum age requirement: six
  • Leave in the car or turned off: no cell phones or cameras allowed in the manufacturing area.
  • Address: 700 Hyundai Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama 36105  
  • Phone number: (334) 387-8000 

4. Blue Bell Ice Cream viewing window —Sylacauga

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Because who doesn’t love some good ice cream. Or sherbet? And when you get to watch it being made, it’s that much more fun. Just know there’s no actual tour that comes with this one so you won’t be disappointed. Also, you could check out DeSoto Caverns while you’re in the area—great way to cool off.

  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-4:30PM
  • Know before you go: Word on the street is that this one’s not so much a tour as a viewing window where you can watch the ice cream being made from inside the ice cream parlor.
  • Minimum age requirement: none
  • Address: 423 North Norton Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150
  • Phone: 256-249-6100 , 888-573-5286

5. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama factory tour—Lincoln

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama has a factory tour about 45 minutes East of Birmingham on I-20.

Like the other car plant tours, but Honda. You should totally check out their plant tours page, where you can learn fun facts like how they dust their cars by lady ostriches. Hop over there to find out why.

  • Tour hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:45AM and 12:30PM
  • Tour length: 1.5 hours (ish). 1.2 miles.
  • Reservations: required .
  • Know before you go: no sandals or open-heeled shoes. Long pants. No shorts or skirts. No cameras or video recorders. You know the drill. Leave ’em in the car. Yep, phones, too. Leave your bags in your car.
  • Accessibility: Not allowed—mobility aids such as canes, crutches and walkers. Wheelchairs are permitted but not supplied. All wheelchairs must be pushed from behind by an escort.
  • Minimum age requirement: 12
  • Leave in the car or turned off:
  • Address: 1800 Honda Drive, Lincoln, Alabama 35096
  • Phone: (205) 355-5000

6. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark guided tour—Birmingham

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Those of us who live here in Birmingham often think of Sloss and its historic blast furnace as a backdrop for fun events. But even when nothing big is happening there, it is such a cool place to explore. Doesn’t matter whether you’re Birmingham born and bred or just passing through.

For this one, be sure to bring your camera. Here’s a sneak preview of some of what you might find.

  • Tour hours: most Saturdays and Sundays at 1PM
  • Tour length: about an hour
  • Reservations: none required, though it’s good to call to make sure a tour guide will be available
  • Know before you go: photographers rejoice—you can bring your camera! Dress for the weather and for walking outdoors. There’s also a self-guided tour you can do any time the park is open and an event’s not happening. Tuesday–Saturday 10AM-4PM, Sunday 12-4PM. 
  • Minimum age requirement: birth
  • Address: 20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • Phone: (205) 254-2025

7. Tiffin Motorhomes factory tour —Red Bay

Look at the inside of this Tiffin Motorhomes RV. Doesn't it just make you want to hit the road?

Watching the video for this factory tour made me want to drive out to Red Bay, a town right near the Alabama-Mississippi border, to go check out this factory tour. It’s obvious the folks who make motorhomes at this family-owned business are devoted to quality work and take real pride in what they do.

  • Tour hours: Monday-Friday 9:30AM except the weeks of major holidays.
  • Reservations: not required
  • Know before you go: walking tour lasts about an hour. Wear comfy shoes, closed toe. Don’t bring your pets. If you go to this place, you are really closet to Alabama’s famous Coon Dog Cemetery . And the glowworms at The Dismals . And Natural Bridge . It might even be worth making a trip just so you can go see all those things.
  • Address: 105 2nd Street NW, Red Bay, AL 35582
  • Call: (256) 356-8661

8. Cahaba Brewing Taproom Tour—Avondale

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So bear with us for a sec on this one. We know a brewery’s not exactly a factory. And yet . . . it’s still pretty cool to discover what goes on behind the scenes. Getting ready for this one’s pretty simple. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Tour hour: Saturdays at 2PM
  • Tour length: 1 hour
  • Reservations: not required. Head to the taproom and sign up at the bar.
  • Cost: $10. You get stickers and a pint glass as souvenirs, too. Cool.
  • Address: 4500 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

Ready to go on a factory tour?

Whichever factory tour you decide to go on, always double-check the details and know that the needs of the business always will win. What this means is that if a factory doesn’t need to be running assembly lines on the day of your tour, they won’t. Or, if they need to cancel for whatever reason, they will.

That said, these places are all seasoned at welcoming visitors and giving them the behind-the-scenes look at their business. Obviously, many of them don’t want their inner workings to be broadcast, so most will require you to leave cell phones in the car or turned off.

Most of these places can arrange tours for your company, camp, school or religious group, too. Just get in touch with them directly to work out all the details.

Now tell us, what did we miss? And if you’ve been on one of these tours, let us know what you thought. We want to hear from you!

Sharron Swain

Sharron Swain

Writer, Interviewer + Adventurer | Telling stories to make a difference

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Where to go in Central Alabama: Factory tours, museums, hiking & more

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Here is the second installment of what to do in Alabama.  Remember the other day I posted the first installment called: Where to go in North Alabama: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Sci-Quest, Monte Sano, Jesse Owens, Oakville Indian Mounds & more

Remember these are places we have visited as a family.  There are a number of spots we haven’t visited. The reviews are based on my personal experience with the facilities or locations.

Each of my travel posts will include an educational value star rating system.  Below is an explanation:

★ – Very little educational value. No signage, museums, plaques, explanation of visual interests.

★★ – Some information is provided or readily available online.  It could also mean the item or location has a deep history worth researching however information is not provided at the scene.

★★★ – The location or attraction offers educational talking points, signs, displays but is low on quantity of information provided.

★★★★ – Great quality of information, worth stopping by and offers informative and educational experiences throughout the facility.

★★★★★ – A must see attraction or experience with an abundance of resources, educational scavenger hunts, worksheets or books.  Plaques, displays are interactive and thorough.

So here we go county by county:

CALHOUN COUNTY 

Anniston Museum of Natural History/Berman Museum of World History

Educational value: ★★★★★

Description: These museums are worth checking out if you head over to Anniston.  It’s been a while since we visited but there are some great exhibits the kids loved. They often have community events and educational programs.  They also have free admission days throughout the year for special occasions.

Admission: Free if you’re an ASTC member.  Adults $6, kids $5 for Natural History & Berman is $5 for adults and $4 for kids.

Go here for info about Anniston Natural History, go here for Berman.

CLEBURNE & CLAY COUNTY

Cheaha State Park (Highest point in Alabama)

Educational value: ★★★☆☆

Description: This is a beautiful state park.  Hike Bald Rock to get to the edge of Mt. Cheaha.  There are few educational spots along the way.  Check out the ranger station.  Go here to read my review previously posted on Bargain Mom. (the formatting is terrible, because it’s so old and al.com has updated their site too many times.)

Admission: It’s usually $3 each but sometimes you can get in free.

Go here for more info and directions.

JEFFERSON COUNTY 

Aldridge Gardens (Hoover)

Educational value: ★★☆☆☆

Description: This is a beautiful park in Hoover that’s worth checking out, especially during hydrangea season.  Take your camera.  They do have frequent educational events for members and some are open to the public.

Admission: Free

Go here for information and directions.

Barber Motorsports Museum

Description: This is not a kid friendly museum in my opinion.  No hands-on activities, just a giant museum of motorcycles. However if you have a racing and motorsports fan in the family, I would stop by when you can.  I also think this museum is overpriced and rarely do they offer admission discounts.  There are a number of signs and historical tips throughout the facility.  It’s not for younger children though, they will get bored quick.   Make it interesting by asking them to find a favorite on each floor or look for models that are significant years, like birth years of family members etc.

Admission: $15 for adults. $10 for children ages 4-12 (Charging $10 for a 4 to 5 year old is absurd.)  Also there are armed guards that will yell at the kids if they are even remotely walking fast.

Go here for more information and directions.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens   

Description: This gem in the city is beautiful and includes some great hikes.  The best part of the gardens is that most of it is in the shade.  There are markers for all the plants, educational programs scheduled throughout the year and classes. FreshAirFamily.org often offers free educational plant identification hikes.

Go here to learn more and get directions.

Birmingham Museum of Art

Description: This is a must stop.  If you are new to Alabama, been here all of your life or just passing through – put the BMOA on your list.  It is a spectacular collection of beautiful art, sculptures and the largest collection of Wedgwood pottery. Go here to learn more. However, the best thing about BMOA is the exceptional children’s educational programs they have on a regular basis.  Free art projects every Saturday are held in the Bart’s Art room. There is free parking in the back.

Go here to learn more.

Birmingham Zoo 

Description: I have a love, hate relationship with the Birmingham Zoo.  Sometimes I think it’s good and other times I’m really annoyed with it.  The quality is ok but I think the Montgomery Zoo is better and much more reasonable.  The price and lack of fresh signage, or more comprehensive signage I should say, is why I give this three stars.  If you never go, you haven’t missed anything. But if you do go, bring lots of water and your own snacks.  Zoo food and drinks are overpriced. Skip the souvenir shop. Trust me.

Admission: Adults – $15* Children 2 – 12 years old – $10* Senior Citizens 65 years+ – $10* Military (Active duty only- must show military ID)- $12.75* *Plus tax

Admission is half price every Tuesday. (Half price special applies only to individual admission. It does not apply to Group rates.)

Go here for directions.

Golden Flake Factory Tour (Downtown Birmingham)

Description: This is a fun tour in the heart of Birmingham.  Kids and adults can tour the factory and see where chips and more are made!  It’s really a fantastic tour and depending on the tour guide’s mood it’s really educational.  However I’ve been a few different times and had two different guides. One was great, the second not so much. You’ll need to wear closed toed shoes and shirts with sleeves.  You’ll wear a hair net.  If your husband has a beard, he’ll wear a beard-net. It’s funny. They are generous with full size bags or snack bags of chips too.  Put this on your list for the summer.

Go here to learn more and to call to make a reservation.

Lakeshore Rehab Center & Olympic Training Facility (Homewood)

Description: This center is doing amazing things with children and adults needing rehab, therapy and more.  The training facility is open for tours.  However you’ll need to call to confirm someone is available.  You can also attend sporting events, wheelchair basketball, etc.

Go here for more information.

McWane Science Center

Educational value: ★★★★★

Description: This is your standard science center.  I personally stay away from McWane. I’ve been. The kids enjoy it. But I can’t stand all of the unsupervised kids that roam aimlessly around the center, while their parents chat with each other.  Yes I sound bitter, but it’s ridiculous.  If you go on an off time you will have a good time.  They do have some great programs that are worth attending, like touring exhibits or educational events.

Admission: If you’re an ASTC member you could get in free, this does exclude Southern Museum of Flight members. Adults are $13, Kids $9 (ages 2-12) Kids under 2 are free.

Morris Avenue Peanut Depot

Description: This is a staple of Birmingham.  Known for delicious roasted and boiled peanuts it’s a tradition you will need to check out one day. If you’re lucky you can ask for a demonstration of the roasting machines that are more than 100 years old. It’s fascinating how old the machines are and how well the workers know the machines and process.

Admission: Free, peanuts are for sale at various prices.

Go here to learn more. 

Railroad Park & Rainbow tunnels

Educational value:  ★☆☆☆☆

Description: Railroad Park is an urban landscape that’s usually packed during warm days.  It’s worth visiting at least once. There are frequent events there throughout the year.  Check their calendar for details. If you go to the area look for the rainbow tunnels.  Go here for more details. 

Admission free.

Go here for park details.

Red Mountain Park 

Educational value:  ★★☆☆☆

Description: This is a cool park off Lakeshore Drive in Homewood.  It’s not the best spot for education, but it’s a fantastic spot for hiking and adventure. Take water, lots of it.  Tell someone you’re going and take snacks too.  You can make it educational if you read the signs, learn about the site and tell the kids to actually look at the dirt and minerals along the paths. Go here to read tip post I did on Bargain Mom.

There is a zipline park that is not free.

Go here for details and information.

Regions Field (Home of the Barons – Downtown Birmingham)

Description: Follow the Barons Facebook page for updates on free tour dates.  A tour includes seeing the locker room, dugouts, press boxes and more.  It’s worth a visit.  Otherwise there’s nothing to do, unless you’re going to a game.

Admission: Tours are free on select dates. (Varies each year)

Rickwood Field (West Birmingham)

Description: The website is your best bet for information to make this place more educational.  The actual stadium isn’t that educational.

Admission: Free.

Go here for details.

Ruffner Mountain Nature Center

Description: The kids love this park for a number of reasons. One is the nature center.  There is a free animal viewing area inside and outside of the center.  They love to hike there as well.  This center has a number of free educational activities throughout the year.  You must keep up with them online for all kinds of great events your kids both young and older will love.

Admission: Free (However they do accept donations) Some events do have small supply fees.

Go here to learn more about the center and get directions. (Do not use Apple maps to get you there, use Google Maps)

Southern Museum of Flight

Description: I call this museum the underdog of Birmingham. It’s often overlooked but it shouldn’t be, because it’s packed with educational information on all periods of flight.  There are static displays outside along the route to the museum and at the museum.  They have a scavenger hunt available that will help get the kids involved in your self-guided tour.  The kids will enjoy a play area and some simulators. They’ve also added a video game area.

Admission: This is the museum I joined to gain access to the ASTC passport program that allows me to get free access to more than 300 science and technology centers across the nation including the Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville.

Adults are $7, students are $6

Sloss Furnace 

Description: If you make it to Birmingham you need to do the self-guided tour of Sloss Furnace.  It’s more than just a home to a Halloween event, it’s the heart of why Birmingham is Birmingham. The industrial skeleton is an educational goldmine about Birmingham’s past.  Take your cell phone to use along with the signs.  If you have little ones, you will need to pay close attention to what they’re doing and where they walk.  Wear sneakers, not flip-flops or Crocs.

Admission: Free, although donations are accepted.

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve

Description: This is a favorite water hole in Pinson, Alabama.  Known by the locals for swimming and hiking, I would just stick with hiking. The water is pretty but full of junk.  You can wade in the water and be fine, but I wouldn’t swim. They do have events in the park, including reenactments.

Go here for directions and more.

Vulcan Park

Description: Have you visited Vulcan?  No?  Then you should.  There is a museum (that’s entirely too short for the cost of admission) but it’s worth checking out, especially if you use the scavenger hunt feature with your kids.  Admission includes the observation deck.  You can access the observation deck after hours for $4 through 10 p.m.

Admission: Adults are $6, kids are $4

SHELBY COUNTY 

(There are a number of things we haven’t done in Shelby County. Go here to see a full list of stops.)

Alabama Wildlife Center (Oak Mountain State Park)

Description: This center is free with paid admission to Oak Mountain State Park.  The kids can see baby birds being nursed back to health, rescued birds and more.  There are outdoor and indoor exhibits.

Admission: Adults $3

American Village 

Description: This amazing campus in Montevallo will transport you back to colonial times.  You can tour the facility by yourself or with a guide.  They have exceptional programs throughout the year.  Actors portray historical figures throughout the park.  There is a presidential wax doll museum to visit and sometimes you can see reenactments.

Admission: Price can vary.

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum & Train Rides

Description: If you head down for a train ride, don’t miss the museum inside the depot.  There are some cool things inside the kids will find interesting and so will adults. Go here to see my 12 tips for visiting the museum. 

Admission: Train rides vary. You can purchase tickets up to an hour before the train ride to save on fees.

Go here for details and directions.

TALLADEGA COUNTY 

Blue Bell Factory Tour (Sylacauga)

Description: Make sure you plan ahead to secure a spot on the Blue Bell Factory Tour. It’s fun, tasty and easy for the kids to enjoy especially since they get cute ice cream parlor hats.

Admission: $3

Comer Museum & Imerys-Gantt’s Marble Quarry observation area

Educational value: ★★★★☆

Description: This free museum and observation area are a few miles apart but worth visiting if you’re in Sylacauga.  The museum is full of interesting facts and artifacts.  The observation area is open to the public during the day.  Sylacauga marble was used to make the Lincoln Memorial. NOTE: The  Hodges meteorite exhibit is here. You can see the radio it hit before hitting Ann Hodges in 1952.  The real meteorite is at the Alabama Museum of Natural History in Tuscaloosa.  See their info below.

Go here for details and more from the Comer Museum. Go here for quarry details.

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY

Alabama Museum of Natural History (University of Alabama campus)

Description: This museum is packed with cool exhibits from dinosaurs to minerals.  It is an evolution based museum so be prepared if you’re a Creationist.  There are several hands-on areas for kids.

Admission: $2 for adults, kids are $1

Go here for info and directions.

Moundville Archaeological Park 

Description: This is a well known spot in Alabama and worth visiting. However it’s expensive and overpriced in my opinion.  There is a cool museum/center but there’s not much to it.  The mounds are accessible, however you’ll need to do some leg work at home to make it a full educational experience.  They do have Knap-in events and festivals throughout the year that can enhance the park experience.  I’ve been to a few and some of the exhibitors are terrible and some are great.  It’s a hit or miss.

Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for kids

Go here for directions and information.

Tannehill State Park & Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama

Description: The park itself is beautiful and full of hiking trails.  However the real gem is the Iron & Steel Museum.  There are some fantastic artifacts of history in this museum.  Ask for a scavenger hunt sheet to help the kids enjoy and embrace the history.  There is a short film at the beginning to explain the history of the park.

Admission: $4 for adults (museum price is $2 additional)

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Mercedes-Benz USA Visitor Center

Visit the newly redesigned Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center in Vance, Alabama to experience firsthand the rich history – and the exciting future – of the world’s most renowned automaker.

For more than 20 years, Mercedes-Benz has been manufacturing some of its popular automobiles right here in Alabama, and the Visitor Center is an evolving, interactive tour through some of the legendary manufacturer’s greatest innovations and most promising future concepts.

11 Mercedes Dr Vance, AL 35490 P: 205-507-2252

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Free. Plant Tours $5 (Monday & Wednesday) Visitor Center & Plant Tours are currently suspended  Plan: 1hr

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A lot more than iron flowed from those furnaces.

Our whole culture did. our whole way of life., in commemoration of birmingham’s 150th anniversary, sloss furnaces has created this video highlighting how the iron and steel industry impacted the growth of the city, and the voices of the men who labored in area blast furnaces and mines..

In celebration of Black History Month, and all the accomplishments of Birmingham’s African-American industrial workers, we are honored to share a short video on African-American labor at Sloss Furnaces and Red Mountain in partnership with Historian Greg Wilson, Lawson State.

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Our Land Rover Solihull Manufacturing Tour gives you unreserved access to our state-of-the-art production lines where you can witness first-hand Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery coming together

Manufacturing tours - Choose from two unique tours that offer behind-the-scenes access to our state-of-the-art production facility, including an up close look at our family of robots. The tours are:

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Embark on culinary adventures in Birmingham, Alabama, with our Food and Drink Tours. Discover the Magic City's finest dining, from barbecue to Southern comfort food, craft beer to local cocktails. Join us to savor Birmingham's cuisine, one bite at a time.

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Prepare for a savory journey like no other. Our Smokehouse Secrets tour takes you on a delectable expedition through the heart of Birmingham's legendary BBQ scene. You'll explore hidden gems and famous smokehouses alike, savoring mouthwatering dishes that define Southern comfort food.

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Don't miss out on the ultimate BBQ experience in Birmingham. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure filled with smoky flavors and secret recipes. Book your Smokehouse Secrets tour today!

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Don't miss the opportunity to experience the South's culinary treasures. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey through Southern flavors. Book your Southern Lunch Tour today!

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Experience Birmingham, Alabama’s vibrant nightlife and culinary scene on our Downtown Dinner Tour! Taste the best of the city’s dining scene as you visit top-rated restaurants and bars in the heart of downtown. From upscale Southern cuisine to creative cocktails, our tour offers an unforgettable culinary experience. Immerse yourself in the city’s lively atmosphere as you explore its historic streets and landmarks. Learn about the history and culture of Birmingham from our expert guides, and discover the stories behind the city’s foodie culture. This is the perfect way to enjoy an evening out in Birmingham and discover the city’s hidden gems!

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Indulge in a journey through the Prohibition era with our Cocktails and Speakeasies Tour! Follow in the footsteps of 1920s bootleggers as we take you to hidden underground bars, secret back rooms, and unmarked doors. Sip on handcrafted cocktails made by skilled mixologists, and learn about the history and culture of the speakeasy scene. This immersive tour is perfect for a unique and exciting night out. Whether you’re a history buff, a cocktail enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun evening, our Cocktails and Speakeasies Tour will surely be a memorable experience.

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Cadbury World Experience and Factory Tour Birmingham

Cadbury World Experience and Factory Tour Birmingham

An indulgent experience for chocolate lovers. Get behind the scenes and see the favourite Cadbury products being made, and have fun in the different "zones" which explain different aspects of chocolate making in a fun and exciting way for children, incorporating funny Cadbury chocolate characters.

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MANUFACTURING TOURS

Get a unique insight into the hi-tech manufacturing processes that go into every Jaguar at our state-of-the-art Solihull and Castle Bromwich plants, with a once-in-a-lifetime factory tour. Accompanied by an expert tour guide, see first-hand cybernetic production robots working in harmony with skilled craftsmen to create our award-winning vehicles. And for those who don't just want to watch, you can add a one-hour Taster Drive giving you the opportunity to unleash one of our vehicles' power and capability on a dedicated track.

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What does it take to bring some of the world’s most technologically advanced cars to life? Find out as one of our expert guides takes you on an exclusive tour of the iconic Castle Bromwich factory where you’ll witness first-hand the entire manufacturing process, from sheet metal to finished vehicle.

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Take a self-guided tour through more than 100-years of our company’s history at the Blue Bell Museum.

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Enjoy a scoop, or two, of your favorite flavor of Blue Bell Ice Cream. Our Ice Cream Parlor offers a wide selection of our top-selling ice cream and a few you can only find in ice cream parlors! We also offer Blue Bell Frozen Snacks and bottled water.

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Shop our Country Store during your trip for Blue Bell-inspired items like t-shirts, magnets, gift certificates, mugs and more!

You can also find unique items inspired by your favorite brand of ice cream anytime online on the Country Store website.

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Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 2pm (CST)

View how we make what some say is, “the best ice cream in the country”. Each day we produce different flavors to keep up with consumer demand.

You can watch as half gallon, pint, quart, and cup containers are filled, as well as 3-gallons tubs that are used at ice cream parlors and restaurants. A Blue Bell employee is available in the Observation Deck to answer questions about our company and the production process.

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We offer a self-guided experience. The Visitor Center, Parlor and Country Store are open to the public. Please check hours posted on our website or call before your visit. Hours are subject to change. Hope to see you soon!

We are open on Saturdays ONLY during the months of June, July and August. Please check hours posted on our website or call before your visit.

The Observation Deck allows visitors a view of our products being made. We also invite you to watch How We Make Ice Cream. It is an up-close look at a day at Blue Bell Creameries. The video is shown continuously in our Ice Cream Parlor area.

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Since we are a food manufacturer, pets are not allowed in our facilities unless it is a service animal.

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We do not offer guided tours of our facility. But, we do invite you to spend time at the window that overlooks our Production area. Please check hours posted on our website or call before your visit. Hours are subject to change. Hope to see you soon!

Our facility is not open on weekends.

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  1. 8 fun factory tours in and around Birmingham, including ...

    Minimum age requirement: none. Address: 423 North Norton Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150. Phone: 256-249-6100, 888-573-5286. 5. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama factory tour—Lincoln. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama is about 45 minutes east of Birmingham on I-20. Photo from Honda Manufacturing of Alabama's Facebook page.

  2. Alabama Factory Tours

    The Honda Alabama Plant offers one-and-a-half-hour tours with advance registration. All tours are free. Must be 12 years old to enter the plant. #Honda. Hyundai | Montgomery, AL. Watch team members and robots alike assemble the Hyundai Elantra, Santa Fe, Tucson, Santa Cruz, and the Genesis Electrified GV70 in one of the world's most advanced ...

  3. Factory Tours USA

    Our factory is one of the cleanest and most modern snack food operations in America. The Utz Potato Chip Trip is fun for the whole family, a learning experience for young and old, and a snack lover's delight. Come and enjoy the free tour at your own pace! Hours. Monday - Thursday 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 PM. Guided, Approximately 30-45 minutes.

  4. Factory Tours: Birmingham's Golden Flake Factory Tour Tips & Review

    Time: Tours can last up to 45 minutes and there is a lot of walking. Age requirements: Children must be at least 5 years old. Educational value: The whole tour kept the children engaged. Listening to the tour guid can be difficult at times due to noise levels. The information was easy to understand and memorable for the kids.

  5. TOP 10 BEST Factory Tours in Birmingham, AL

    Top 10 Best factory tours Near Birmingham, Alabama. Sort:Recommended. Price. 1. Sloss Fright Furnace. 2.2 (15 reviews) Haunted Houses. "I went through the tour around 10:30 with one other person who came with me." more.

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    The tour starts with a short film, everybody puts on a hairnet, removes all jewelry, rings, etc.; then, the fun begins. Your guide walks you through the factory given out information, answering questions and sometimes just letting you watch the process. Samples of what is being produced are passed out along the way.

  7. Where to go in Central Alabama: Factory tours, museums, hiking & more

    Golden Flake Factory Tour (Downtown Birmingham) Educational value: ★★★☆☆ Description: This is a fun tour in the heart of Birmingham. Kids and adults can tour the factory and see where chips and more are made! It's really a fantastic tour and depending on the tour guide's mood it's really educational.

  8. Factory Tours USA

    Tuscaloosa, AL. The Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center showcases the history, quality, safety, and innovation of Mercedes-Benz. Upon reserving a Factory Tour, you will start at the Visitor Center Museum and be welcomed by your guide, who will remain with you throughout your visit. You'll get a chance to see how the M-Class is built, from the first ...

  9. Mercedes-Benz USA Visitor Center

    For more than 20 years, Mercedes-Benz has been manufacturing some of its popular automobiles right here in Alabama, and the Visitor Center is an evolving, interactive tour through some of the legendary manufacturer's greatest innovations and most promising future concepts. 11 Mercedes Dr Vance, AL 35490 P: 205-507-2252

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    Blue Bell opened its Sylacauga manufacturing facility in 1996. Sylacauga is located about 45 miles southeast of Birmingham off of Highway 280 in central Alabama. Tours are available by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Effective January 1, 2010: Admission Costs (Includes a serving of Blue Bell Ice Cream)

  11. THE 10 BEST Birmingham Tours & Excursions

    23. Unique Scavenger Hunt in Birmingham by Wacky Walks. Walk around Birmingham while completing the Wacky Walks scavenger hunt. Use an app to find a list of objects around the …. 24. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport (BHM) to Birmingham - Arrival Private Transfer.

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    If you live in Birmingham or are going to be visiting the Birmingham area and would like to schedule a tour of the Bud's Best Cookies factory, please call: 205-987-4840 in Alabama. 1-800-548-1504 outside Alabama. Other Information. Plant is located in Riverchase Office Park in Hoover, Alabama.

  13. Mercedes-Benz Factory Tour & Museum

    County: Tuscaloosa | Attraction Types: Museum. The MBUSI Tuscaloosa County facility has been here since 1996 and they produce M-class vehicles along with the R-class, GL-class, and the C-class. Address: 11 Mercedes Dr. Vance, AL 35490. Phone: (205) 507-2252. Latitude: 33.1906588 | Longitude: -87.2537888.

  14. Jaguar Manufacturing Tour Castle Bromwich

    About. Jaguar Experience Castle Bromwich offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Jaguar with tours of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Join us for a unique opportunity to watch the very latest cutting edge Jaguar vehicles come to life. Go behind-the-scenes of our state-of-the-art manufacturing ...

  15. Cadbury World

    Cadbury World is located in the grounds of the original Cadbury factory, but isn't a tour of the factory itself. Instead, you'll discover the history, the making and the magic of Cadbury confectionery as you journey through our chocolatey zones. Duration: More than 3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing.

  16. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

    In celebration of Black History Month, and all the accomplishments of Birmingham's African-American industrial workers, we are honored to share a short video on African-American labor at Sloss Furnaces and Red Mountain in partnership with Historian Greg Wilson, Lawson State.

  17. Land Rover Manufacturing Tour Solihull

    Land Rover Manufacturing Tour Solihull. The Jaguar Visitor Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull, B92 8NW. Tel: (0)121 700 4619. Nearest Public Transport.

  18. Plan Your Visit

    Before you arrive. Uncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed family day out at Cadbury World in Bournville, Birmingham! Plan your visit to the amazing world of Cadbury below and pre-book your tickets to guarantee entry. Discover what's on, prices, directions, access and more. Why not use our Bournville trail map ...

  19. Birmingham Food and Drink Tours

    Monday - Saturday. 2 to 3 hours - 3 different local Southern Meals. Beginning at 10 AM. $100 per person - All Inclusive. Experience Birmingham, Alabama's vibrant nightlife and culinary scene on our Downtown Dinner Tour! Taste the best of the city's dining scene as you visit top-rated restaurants and bars in the heart of downtown.

  20. Cadbury World Experience and Factory Tour Birmingham

    An indulgent experience for chocolate lovers. Get behind the scenes and see the favourite Cadbury products being made, and have fun in the different "zones" which explain different aspects of chocolate making in a fun and exciting way for children, incorporating funny Cadbury chocolate characters.

  21. JAGUAR FACTORY TOUR AT CASTLE BROMWICH

    The Tour at Castle Bromwich is extensive so we recommend you dress for comfort and wear sensible footwear. Handbags, rucksacks and other types of hand luggage, are not allowed in the factory. You can leave items securely in The Jaguar Visitor Centre. We want you to be able to get up close to our production vehicles during the Tour.

  22. Manufacturing Tours

    MANUFACTURING TOURS. Get a unique insight into the hi-tech manufacturing processes that go into every Jaguar at our state-of-the-art Solihull and Castle Bromwich plants, with a once-in-a-lifetime factory tour. Accompanied by an expert tour guide, see first-hand cybernetic production robots working in harmony with skilled craftsmen to create our ...

  23. Visit Blue Bell Ice Cream

    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (CST) Take a self-guided tour through more than 100-years of our company's history at the Blue Bell Museum. Download Coloring Page. Visit our production facilities located in Brenham, Texas and Sylacauga, Alabama. Stop by for a scoop of ice cream at the Blue Bell Ice Cream Parlor and shop our Country Store!

  24. Factory Tours

    Shipping, Returns and Refund Policy. Accessibility. Come see how potato chips are made and breathe in the delicious aroma of the famous Utz Potato Chips and Snacks at our over 600,000 square foot facility. We have built a special glass enclosed observation gallery that looks down on our production process from beginning to end.