7 Fantastic Factory Tours You Can Only Take In Missouri
By Liz Oliver
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Published June 20, 2017
Some of your favorite products are made right here in Missouri. Tour the nation’s largest brewery, sample chocolates at two St. Louis factories, or get your engine revving in Kansas City. If you’re looking for unique day trip ideas this summer, consider touring one of Missouri’s fascinating factories. Here are 7 fantastic factory tours you can only take in Missouri.
1. Third Degree Glass Factory - St. Louis
Looking to learn a new skill? Visit the Third Degree Glass Factory for a demonstration or hands on experience. Third Degree Glass Factory is also available for private events and weddings. Visit the glass factory at 5200 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis.
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2. Anheuser-Busch Brewery - St. Louis
As the largest brewery in the U.S. Anheuser-Busch offers tours at their iconic St. Louis facility. This tour is great even for those under 21. Check out the over a century year old facility, snap photos with the Clydesdale, and finish the tour with a tasting. Visit the brewery at 1200 Lynch St, St. Louis.
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3. Boulevard Brewing Company - Kansas City
Across the state you will find Missouri's second largest brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company. The free 60 minute tour runs daily but tickets are first-come, first-served. For a more in-depth experience book the 90 minute tour for $25 a person and finish with beer and food pairings. Find the brewery at 2501 Southwest Blvd,
Kansas City.
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4. Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier - St. Louis
Enjoy at free 45 min tour of the Bissinger's chocolate factory. Catch the tour, by reservation only, on Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm. Additional tours are given on Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am and 1 pm, also by reservation only. Learn about the history of the confectionery and finish the tour with free samples. Be sure to buy some chocolates to share with your family and friends. Take the tour of Bissinger's at 1600 N Broadway, St. Louis.
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5. Harley-Davidson Vehicle & Powertrain Operations - Kansas City
If you love Harley-Davidson motorcycles then you need to take the factory tour at their Kansas City plant. Visit the factory floor where you'll witness a wide range of operations during the assembly process. Tours are currently suspended but will begin again on Aug. 19th. Register for this tour as soon as they resume and find the factory at 11401 N Congress Ave, Kansas City.
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6. The Roasterie - Kansas City
Visit The Roasterie in Kansas City and fuel your love of coffee. Learn about roasting, brewing, and cupping on this free tour. Registering online is recommended but not required. Enjoy a cup of joe at The Roasterie located at 1204 W 27th St. Kansas City.
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7. Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company - St. Louis
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate moved to their current headquarters in 2012 and began offering tours. Watch them hand make delicious chocolate candies and then sample them at the end. Over 50,000 visitors tour the facilities each year. Open Monday through Saturday for tours, however Saturdays require reservations. Find the factory at 5025 Pattison Ave, St. Louis.
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Have you ever done any of these tours? Which one was your favorite? Share your experience with us in the comments below.
Are you looking for other unique activities in Missouri? Check out these 15 activities on a rainy summer day.
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