Educational Factory Tours For A Magical Family VacationWritten by Elizabeth Ann Wares
When was last time you saw words "family fun", "educational", and "free" in same sentence? You can find just that in Nottingham, PA, just outside Philadelphia, PA or Balitmore, MD. Whether you live near those areas and are looking for a family day trip, or want to have a unique experience while on vacation, this factory tour is a must.When you go to visit Herr's Snack Food Factory, you will get to experience a fun-filled (for whole family) morning or afternoon of educational information, with a little bit of high tech thrown in... all for free. Before tour begins you receive behind-the-scenes history and background of Herr's. You will also be introduced to your "special and unique tour guides", who will be with you for your entire visit. The tour is a fascinating and exciting experience for kids and adults alike. With your personal guides and accompanying videos, this also makes it ideal for large groups. In this state-of-the-art plant, you'll get chance to watch as machines and ovens make thousands of snack foods, including their famous potato chips, pretzels, corn chips, cheese curls, popcorn, and much, much more. The tour starts with an award winning video in which Herr's mascot, Chipper Chipmunk takes you on a tour. Next stop is real factory, where you'll be able to actually see how snacks are made. Watch pretzel twists getting twisted and then baked in humongous ovens. You will learn how chips are made from start to finish. Get ready to be amazed as you watch entire process. Beginning with loading of raw ingredients through slicing, cooking, seasoning and bagging, and how chips end up in stores. It's mesmerizing to watch machines doing all work, and to see how much work really goes into a potato chip, before it hits your tastebuds.
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Las Vegas is much more than jangling one arm bandits, and noisy casinos. Seriously, there is so much more to do than gamble and eat from mile-long buffet tables. Las Vegas is home to some of finest nightlife, shopping, attractions, and golf courses in world.Your entertainment options are unlimited in this city known as "America's Playground". There are thrilling roller coasters, dolphin and magic shows, and street shows such as Treasure Island's life-like pirate battle. You can even tour Egypt in a simulated ride. There are places to bowl, enjoy a leisurely spa, shop 'til you drop, and even get married. The possibilities are almost overwhelming, so make sure to plan, or have some sort of idea what you would like to see and do while you are there. You will definitely want to put a trip to Fremont Street on your itinerary. Fremont Street is located in heart of downtown Las Vegas and is a short stroll from many hotels or you can ride public transportation which is extremely clean and passenger friendly. Look overhead as you walk 4 block long Fremont Street Experience and you will be awed by over 2.1 million lights and state-of-the-art sound system in canopy constructed 90 feet over street level. If you are vacationing and wanting to spoil yourself, then you have come to perfect place. Many of spas offer fitness centers. In addition you can treat yourself to facials, massages, body wraps, saunas, heated whirlpools, steam rooms and other treatments, including tanning. Don't dare miss fountains at Bellagio. It is one of most spectacular and memorable sights in Las Vegas or maybe even world! You will be mesmerized as water takes on a life all it's own and dances in perfect synchronization to broadway favorites and opera and everything thing else in between. Best of all this show is also free.
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