Did you ever want to know how chocolate candy is made, or how a farm works, or what it takes to make golf clubs? There are places around town where you can take a behind-the-scenes tour of a company or manufacturing plant or an historical site. Some of them are even free! (They appear here in no particular order.)
Cerreta Candy Company Factory Tour
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Cerreta Candy Company offers a free tour of their facility and explains how they make their chocolates and candies. Reservations for individuals/families not required. Glendale.
Chase Field
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The Arizona Diamondbacks play Major League Baseball at this state-of-the-art baseball stadium. There is a charge for the tour. Reservations required. Downtown Phoenix.
Shamrock Farms
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Shamrock Farms is a large, high tech dairy farm south of Phoenix. It's a bit of a drive, but it makes a nice day trip. There is a charge for the tour. Reservations required. Stanfield.
Stuffington Bear Factory
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Six days per week the folks at Stuffington Bear Factory allow people to tour the facility for free to see how they make the stuffed animals. Reservations for individuals/families not required. Phoenix.
University of Phoenix Stadium Tour
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The University of Phoenix Stadium is located in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals football team. All year long, when there's no game going on, the stadium offers public tours of the facility. There is a charge for the tour, and tickets are required.
Scottsdale Trolley Tour
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You can take a free guided trolley tour of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The Scottsdale Trolley Tour introduces you to downtown Scottsdale districts, history and trivia.
PING Golf
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Phoenix is the location of the headquarters of PING Golf, otherwise known as Karsten Manufacturing. This tour is primarily for older children and adults who love golf. Reservations required. There is no charge for the tour. West Phoenix.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
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Tours are offered during business hours in olive-pressing season. There is a charge for the tour. Reservations for individuals/families not required. Queen Creek.
Mystery Castle
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Mystery Castle is neither a mystery nor is it a castle. It is actually someone's home, and she still lives there. It is unusual and has a colorful history, and so the owner gives tours in the non-summer months. There is a charge for the tour and reservations are required. South Phoenix.
