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Factory Tours in Pennsylvania

From coins and music instruments to potato chips and chocolate, many Pennsylvania factories offer tours and are the perfect places to find Made-in-PA keepsakes.

1. Wigle Whiskey

Spend your Saturdays tasting and touring one of Pittsburgh’s notable distilleries, Wigle Whiskey . Follow along as their team takes you through the entire process, from starting with organic, local grain to producing Wigle's award-winning rye and bourbon whiskey, and gin. Dive into some Pittsburgh history while on the tour and learn about the Steel City’s place in the Whiskey Rebellion.

2. Loch’s Maple

Springville

Each March, the public has the unique opportunity to see how maple syrup is produced at Loch’s Maple from the gathering of sap to the creation of syrups at the maple factory’s annual open house. The maple farm is open weekends from New Year’s through Easter; after that it’s best to call ahead for other dates and times.

3. Moka Origins

This factory tour is extra sweet. Moka Origins crafts ethically sourced chocolate and coffee that supports farmer training and helps plant trees in Cameroon — for every product sold they plant a tree. You can learn the origins of the cacao bean and how they handcraft their chocolate and roast their coffee during their factory tour. Join them every Saturday for their Free Saturday Tour and Tasting event where you’ll tour their bean-to-bar chocolate factory and coffee roastery. They’ll take you behind-the-scenes where you’ll learn the ins and outs of the artisanal chocolate and coffee making process with samples throughout. Make sure to take a treat home with you from their factory store which is open daily.

4. Hershey’s Chocolate World®

Create your own candy bar , enjoy the Chocolate Tasting Experience , and take a historic journey through the town built on chocolate to learn the inspiring story of Milton Hershey on Hershey Trolley Works .

5. Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

Tour the original 19th-century Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, the oldest in the nation, and get a hands-on pretzel twisting lesson , and learn the history of pretzel making in Budget Travel’s 2013 Coolest Small Town in America.

6. CJ Spirits

CJ Spirits uses Allegheny Mountain spring water and local grains to produce super-smooth vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey. Come for a visit to see the distilling process in action, then enjoy a free spirit tasting.

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7. Utz® Quality Foods

See and smell the making of Utz potato chips during the self-guided, 30- to 45-minute Utz Chip Trip , which includes a look at the production process from the company's special glass-enclosed observation gallery.

8. Yuengling® Brewery

At America’s oldest brewery , you can smell the beer in production, walk through the underground cave where kegs once cooled, and grab a stool at the bar for a glass of the classic lager.

9. Yards Brewing Company

Philadelphia

Brewed in Philadelphia for 30 years, beers lovers can tour the 70,000-square-foot brewery at Yards Brewing Company . Guests will experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their ales and lagers, especially their historically accurate “Ales of the Revolution” - a series of beers made using original colonial recipes from our Founding Fathers - are made. Find other brewery tours in Pennsylvania .

10. Turkey Hill Experience®

Design your own ice cream package, star in a TV commercial, develop your own virtual ice-cream flavor, and create your own creamy concoction at the reservations-only Taste Lab .

11. Martin Guitars

Tour the Martin Guitar Factory to see for yourself the fine craftsmanship that has made Martin Guitars a favorite of music superstars for nearly two centuries — from Gene Autrey and Hank Williams to Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Ed Sheeran, and numerous others both famous and those who wish to be famous. In business since 1833, Martin guitars have superstar status all their own!

12. Wendell August Forge

Creating handcrafted metal giftware since 1923, Wendell August Forge continues to produce unique heirloom gifts for all of life’s special moments. Visitors will have a front row seat to watch skilled artisans and craftsman create one-of-a-kind, made in PA gifts. Following a self-guided tour of the production and history center, shop the Flagship store all located in the same building.

13. Zippo/Case Museum

While you won’t see Zippo’s world-famous lighters being manufactured, you can watch as master craftsmen work to fix all but the most mangled lighters at the Repair Clinic in the Zippo/Case Museum . Tour the museum to gain an appreciation of the ingenuity and fine craftsmanship that have gone into the production of every Zippo lighter and Case knife ever made.

14. Byers’ Choice® Carolers

Snips of her kids’ hair and an old fur coat gave way to Joyce Byers’ first Christmas caroler figurine collectibles. Now you can watch dozens of their skilled artisans create the carolers in Chalfont.

Additional factory tours in Pennsylvania:

• New Holland Haytools Factory Tour , New Holland
• Kreider Farms , Manheim
• Bluett Bros. Violins in York
• Straub Brewery in St. Mary’s
• Manataawny Still Works in Pottstown
• Herr’s Snack Factory Tours in Nottingham

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Take a Made in America Pennsylvania Factory Tour

Pennsylvania is a great place to see how potato chips and snack foods are made , tour a brewery or candy factory , visit a dairy farm , or learn something new about American manufacturing on one of these educational Pennsylvania factory tours.

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Harley Davidson | York, PA

Journey through the facility that produces the Sportster ® , Softail ® , Touring, and CVO ™  families of motorcycles and LiveWire ™  electric motorcycles. 

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Cornwall Iron Furnace | Cornwall, PA

Visit America’s most complete charcoal-fueled ironmaking complex where all of the raw materials necessary for the smelting process were found in this self-contained iron plantation. Cornwall Iron Furnace is the only surviving intact charcoal cold blast furnace in the Western Hemisphere. Tours are available Friday-Sunday.

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George’s Furniture | Marietta, PA

See how George’s Furniture is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen on a guided tour of the woodshop and showroom.

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Ken Smith Basses | Perkasie, PA

Visitors to the factory are awestruck by what is probably the largest collection and variety of musical-grade woods in the world. Smith Basses brings Old World Tradition and Modern Innovation together to craft the highest quality playable handmade bass guitars. Ken Smith pioneered, developed, and introduced many of the features used on today’s Basses that are now industry standards.

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Martin Guitar | Nazareth, PA

Guided, one-hour factory tours depart from the Visitor Center where you can visit the Martin Museum and 1833 Shop. You’ll experience first-hand the handmade craftsmanship that goes into every instrument Martin Guitar makes while learning about the nearly 200-year-old history of American-made Martin guitars.

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New Holland Haytools Plant | New Holland, PA

The expertise of engineering, research and development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing operations come together to produce the world’s top hay equipment in New Holland, PA. The campus is 341 acres with a 150-acre test farm and a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing plant. Tours can be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Sculpted Ice Works | Lakeville, PA

The Sculpted Ice Works factory tour and museum offers fun and educational tours of the working manufacturing facility for school groups, bus tours, scout groups, and more.

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SnapCab | Warrington, PA

SnapCab manufactures elevators and invites individuals and groups to learn about SnapCab’s lean culture through a free tour of the facility. The free tour includes classroom training, a facility tour, and conversation with SnapCab frontline members.

United States Mint | Philadelphia, PA

More than 1,600 employees work at six United States Mint facilities with production in Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, and West Point, NY. Free in-person tours of the Philadelphia and Denver facilities are available to learn about coin manufacturing and the history of the Mint.

Zippo & Case Knives Museum | Bradford, PA

It’s not a factory tour, but Zippo and Case Knives has a museum where visitors can explore 15,000 square feet of attractions. Guests will learn about Zippo’s contributions to the American effort in WWII, glance into Zippo’s famous repairs center, and more.

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• 1425 Eden Road, York, PA, 17402
• 717-852-6590

Harley-Davidson Factory Tour

Over the years, thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts have traveled to York to witness the construction of these great vehicles.  All tours are free and last approximately an hour.  Tickets are given on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Tours are not available on weekends and holidays.

• 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham, PA, 19362
• 1-800-637-6225

Herr's Snack Factory Tour

See How Your Favorite Snack Products Get Made!

  Enjoy a snack-tastic tour at the Herr's Factory in Nottingham, PA.  The free factory tours in Pennsylvania provide you with educational tidbits and the technological wizardry that goes behind making your favorite potato chips and other snack products.

Explore a real factory with real workers, and learn how the Herr's Factory perfects all its products to optimum deliciousness.  The visual methods are sure to please adults and kids alike.  Ever wonder how pretzels get their brown color?  Or how tortilla chips get their seasoning?  The Herr's Factory Tour supplies you with answers to all those burning questions. 

• 3614 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA, 17534
• 717-768-3432

Intercourse Pretzel Factory Tour

The Intercourse Pretzel Factory is one of approximately six factories that make hand-made pretzels, and that's why they're of the highest quality.  Check the public tour schedule on the website.  Final tours are usually conducted at 3:00 P.M. each day.

• 15 Freeport Road, #500, Pittsburgh, PA, 15215
• 412-782-4700

The Original Mattress Factory Tour

In addition to witnessing the workers build mattresses, you will discover the complex process behind upholstering a box spring.  Virtual tours are available on the website, but for the full experience be sure to take advantage of the on-site factory tour in Pittsburgh.

• 50 East 4th Avenue, York, PA, 17404
• 717-843-5536

Wolfgang's Chocolate Factory Tour

One of the Most "Delicious" Pennsylvania Factory Tours!

  Bring the whole family along for Wolfgang's Chocolate Factory Tour in York, PA.  View special display cases filled with wooden sugar molds, glass candy jars, and other priceless antiques.  Watch a video, documenting the candy-making process and providing you with a complete history of the Wolfgang family and their quest to make their candy-making dreams come true.

In the factory you'll discover how such delectable treats as chocolate-covered pretzels, truffle cookies, and peanut butter bears get made.  Best of all, the tours are free!  Do not pass up the chance to browse the Candy Store and pick up some yummy souvenirs before you leave.

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The C.F. Martin Guitar & Co. factory in Nazareth. (Photo: CF Martin Guitar Co.)

By Ashley Adams

Get a first-hand look at how guitars, coins, potato chips and more are made right here in Pennsylvania on these factory tours.

From food and alcohol, to guitars and coins, Pennsylvania produces some pretty amazing products. All across the commonwealth, these busy  factories offer tours so you can see first-hand how some of these items are created. Plus, these factories offer a great opportunity to find some unique Made-in-Pennsylvania keepsakes.

Here are nine fun factory tours you simply must go on:

US Mint, Philadelphia 

The US Mint offers free in-person tours, which cover the history and present state of coin manufacturing. You will learn about the craftsmanship required throughout the minting process, from the original designs and sculptures to the actual striking of the coins.

C.F. Martin Guitar & Co., Nazareth

The Martin Factory tour is a guided, one-hour tour where you will experience first-hand the craftsmanship that goes into every one of these stringed instruments. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Herr’s Snack Factory, Nottingham

Through a personal guide and accompanying videos, you will learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make the yummy treats at the Herr’s Snack Factory .

Snyder’s of Hanover, Hanover

Pretzel lovers of all ages will enjoy this free guided tour of the pretzel bakery’s raw material warehouse, finished goods warehouse (where you will see robotics at work), and the state-of-the-art packing room. The tour ends in the oven room.

Utz, Hanover

The Utz Potato Chip Trip is a self-guided tour in a special glass enclosed observation gallery that looks down on the production process from beginning to end. With the aid of a push-to-talk audio program, you’ll learn how Utz potato chips are made. 

Wigle Whiskey, Pittsburgh

Through a guided tour, you’ll learn what it takes to produce Wigle Whiskey’s award-winning rye and bourbon whisky and gin. As an added bonus, you’ll learn about Pittsburgh’s place in the Whiskey Rebellion.

Moka Origins, Honesdale

Learn the ins and outs of the artisanal chocolate and coffee making process while enjoying samples of the product throughout the Moka Origins’ bean-to-bar chocolate factory and coffee roastery tour.

CJ Spirits, Kane

See the distilling process in action at CJ Spirits , where they use Allegheny Mountain spring water and local grains to produce their signature vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey.

Yards Brewing Company, Philadelphia

Beer lovers can tour the 70,000-square-foot brewery in Philadelphia for a behind-the-scenes look at how Yards Brewing Company makes its ales and lagers.

In her 16 years in the communications industry, Ashley Adams has worn many hats, including news reporter, public relations writer, marketing specialist, copy editor and technical writer. Ashley grew up in Berks County and has since returned to her roots to raise her three children.

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Grades: 3–6 | Program Length: 2 Hours | Cost: $13.50 / Student Availability: March–December

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Grades: K–3 | Program Length: 2 Hours | Cost: $13.50 / Student Availability: March–December

Even the youngest of students can discover the scientific world around them in this hands-on program that focuses on aquatic animal adaptations and the dynamic river food chain. Using microscopes and binoculars, students will search for life in and along our rivers—from plankton to birds of prey! All the while, these junior naturalists will be discovering the interconnected web of life that relies on a healthy ecosystem.

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Is there’s Heinz ketchup factory tour?

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No factory tour, but a whole room dedicated to Heinz ketchup, pickles and more. It is cool.

If there is a factory tour it was not near history center and no one mentioned one

No tour but a big section on the ketchup with videos of old commercials.

No you have to go around yourself

The Heinz History Center has an extremely interesting and thorough exhibit about Heinz Ketchup and other products. I learned a lot and even earned a mini ketchup bottle pin by climbing the stairs to each level!

I don’t think there’s a factory tour anywhere.. the Heinz exhibit is very interesting. Purely a history museum. All exhibits are very well done.

Not at this location. This is a History Museum. Nothing is actually manufactured at this location. There is a lot of history about the Heinz Ketchup Company...how it was started and items from the past. Really interesting if you take the time to read the signage. A lot of time, effort and knowledge went into this museum.

Oh no. This is truly a HISTORY MUSEUM and it is top drawer. Be sure and allow plenty of time for the tour. I allowed 4 hours and I could have done twice that. ( Ok, I am a little nerdy).

I don’t believe so

Not here at the museum. Check website to see if there is a factory with tour.

I am not sure if there is a factory tour anywhere. This is a history museum.

No, this is a history museum. There is a display of Heinz products.

I am not sure if there is or not.

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The Aerosmith farewell tour is coming back to Pittsburgh

Aerosmith 'Peace Out' tour at PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 20, 2024

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Aerosmith will return to Pittsburgh when the legendary rock band resumes their "Peace Out" farewell tour later this year.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are scheduled to perform at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, Sept. 20, featuring special guest Teddy Swims in a one-night-only performance.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday morning at ticketmaster.com .

Fans can expect to hear their favorite songs from a lengthy catalog that includes classics like "Dream On," "Sweet Emotion," "Crazy," "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," "Love in an Elevator," "Janie's Got a Gun" and "Livin' on the Edge."

"Every night will pay homage to the five decades of Aerosmith's groundbreaking hits as they celebrate 50 years as America's greatest rock band," the tour announcement said.

The Pittsburgh show kicks off the rescheduled "Peace Out" tour, which was postponed last year due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury. Aerosmith performed at PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 6, just days before the band put the tour on hold.

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Aerosmith returns to Pittsburgh for farewell tour

Aerosmith "Farewell Tour" Opener - Philadelpha, PA PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 02: (L-R) Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith perform live on stage at the Wells Fargo Center on September 02, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images) (Lisa Lake/Getty Images)

Rock legends Aerosmith announced their return to the road with their farewell tour, “Peace Out,” which kicks off at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, Sept. 20.

The band’s final tour will pay homage to five decades of Aerosmith’s hits as they celebrate 50 years.

They previously performed in Pittsburgh for the Peace Out tour, but postponed most of their shows due to Steven Tyler’s health .

All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows. Ticketholders will receive more information via email.

Tickets for the rescheduled dates and newly added shows are on sale on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at  ticketmaster.com .

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Little Big Town, joined by Sugarland, picks Pittsburgh date for Take Me Home tour

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. friday at littlebigtown.com.

PITTSBURGH ― Little Big Town brings its Take Me Home Tour to PPG Paints Arena on Nov. 1.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at littlebigtown.com .

Little Big Town will be supported by Sugarland. The two country groups shared the stage at Sunday night's CMT Music Awards performing "Take Me Home," for which their tour is named.

 Little Big Town – comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook – is a Grammy Award-winning group known for hits like "Pontoon" and "Little White Church."

Sugarland achieved platinum-selling success with songs "All I Want to Do" and "Stuck Like Glue."

The Castellows, a trio comprised of sisters Ellie (lead guitar), Powell (banjo) and Lily (vocals), will kick off the Pittsburgh show.

Little Big Townand Sugarland’s televised rendition of “Take Me Home,"originally written and released by Phil Collins in 1985, served as a monumental homecoming for the two country music acts. The groups last shared the CMT Awards stage in 2008 for a rousing rendition of “Life In a Northern Town,” originally a Dream Academy song with a popular MTV video that showed 1960s Aliquippa and Hopewell Township footage.

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