No matter what your age, sometimes your sweet Christmas dreams really do come true. If you’ve ever indulged in Hammond’s legendary Christmas candy canes or other sweet treats and found yourself wondering how such deliciousness is made, a tour of their factory here in Denver will fill your senses with everything you’ve every wanted to know about the nostalgic candy we all know and love.

In 1920, Hammond's Candies first opened its doors as a small, family-run business that had a loyal local following.
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After nearly 100 years in business, Hammond's Candies has expanded into an iconic brand with international distribution.
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But one thing has definitely not changed. From start to finish, Hammond's famous candy is made by hand.
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Many customers delight in being part of a complimentary tour of the candy factory to witness how the sweet magic happens.
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Along the way, visitors get to learn more about the rich history of this Mile High favorite.
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There's nothing like watching the candy being pulled, twisted, shaped, and packaged by hand just as it was back in 1920.
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Large screens are located throughout the tour which provide an, "up close and personal look" at how the candy is made.
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To top it all off, tour participants get to take home a tasty sample.
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Many of the Christmas candies that Hammond's provides are a traditional treat in homes across the nation including their extensive selection of candy canes (everything from apple pie to sugar plum), ribbon candy, candy coal, and even these decadent milk chocolate dunking spoons. that create a delicious cup of hot cocoa.
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You can find Hammond’s Candies at 5735 N. Washington St. in Denver, CO 80216. Tours run every half hour during business hours and can accommodate up to 50 people. Reservations are recommended for groups of more than ten people. Otherwise, no reservation is required. For more information, check out their website.

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