4 Fantastic Factory Tours You Can Only Take In Iowa
By Raymond Goldfield|Published August 16, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Iowa has never stopped creating its own goods, and the state is full of factories big and small. But not all these factories are closed facilities where the magic is made. Four of them are actually open to the public for scheduled tours! From fresh cheese to hand-carved toys, to large-scale lumber, and even one of America’s most famous vehicle brands, these four factory tours in Iowa are unique adventures. Sign up, and you won’t just learn a lot about how these products are made – you’ll have a blast exploring a one-of-a-kind attraction.
1. Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy (Hudson)
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy, 8461 Lincoln Rd, Hudson, IA 50643, USA
At this massive dairy farm and market, you can get an inside look at how the magic - and cheese - is made.
You can choose between in-depth, animal-centric, family, and group tours - many of which will bring you up close with the cows and kangaroos on the farm.
Have you taken one of these factory tours in Iowa? Let us know which factory you toured and what you thought of the experience in the comments section. If you’re interested in finding out more about the varied options at Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy, visit their website here. If you’re interested in a different kind of tour, consider this rural road trip.
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