Imagine the magic that goes on behind the doors of "fun food" factories as they churn out fantastically delectable treats from old fashioned favorites like lollipops and chocolate bars to surprising creations including a watermelon flavored cola.
Don't you wish that you could experience such magic, like Charlie Bucket who toured Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory? In fact you can, and you don't need an exclusive golden ticket to do so. Across the United States select fun food factories and stores have opened their doors to the public - allowing visitors to see their favorite treats created and savor their sugary or salty indulgence straight from the production line or oven. Disappointingly so, a few factories, including Twinkie and Tootsie Pop, don't provide tours, but just imagine if they did!
A tour through our Top 10 Fun Food Factories brings the expression "a kid in a candy factory" to a new level, as visitors of all ages will be delighted by our insider's look at what goes into producing these popular foods and beverages.