CANDY / FARM / BREWERY - Top MN Categories
Minnesota Factory, Farm & Maker Tours Near You
Discover all the great factory and maker tours around you in Minnesota (MN). Industrial and food factories, farm and maker tours are becoming more popular as they provide hours of entertainment and are cheap and often free. Tours are great for creative date ideas and family adventures with many factory production lines surprisingly kid friendly and educational.
01. Polaris Experience Center
Roseau, MN
Walk through the history of Polaris, which has been an integral part of the life in Roseau for 65 years. The 5,600 square foot Polaris Experience Center offers visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the company, its history and growth throughout the years.
02. Summit Brewing Tour
St. Paul, MN
Join Summit Brewing for a tour of their brewing facility (and samples of their beer, of course!). Each guided tour is $10 and includes a guided tasting of four of their award-winning beers.
About: Way back in 1986, before craft brewing was even cool, Summit Brewing Company Founder and President Mark Stutrud set out in St. Paul, Minnesota, to make craft beers inspired by old-world brewing traditions and ingredients. More than 30 years have passed since he first brewed our flagship Summit Extra Pale Ale, and it’s safe to say he freaking nailed it.
03. Crayola Experience at Mall of America
Brooten, MN
Ever wonder how cheese is made? Or what a day in the life of a dairy cow is like? Come see first-hand on one of our Jer-Lindy / Redhead Creamery farm tours.
First, you’ll visit the cow side of the farm. Next up comes the cheese plant, where you’ll get an overview of the entire cheese-making process through the huge picture windows perfectly placed for kids and adults of all ages. The farm tour lasts about 2 hours and does involve quite a bit of walking.
04. Crayola Experience at Mall of America
Bloomington, MN
Crayola Experience is the only place in the world where the magic of Crayola comes to life. Here, you’re always encouraged to let your creativity run free, to color outside the lines and to play, explore and learn. Boasting 25 hands-on attractions, Crayola Experience is where color, chemistry and technology magically combine to create a fun-filled, colorful adventure for a kid’s imagination.
