Chicago Candy Factory Tour?
 

I'm visiting Chicago soon and thought it would be cool to do a candy factory tour. I can't find any information on one. Does anyone know of one in Chicago (not Jelly Belly in North Chicago)? I know Marshall Fields closed their factory but thought there were others.

Greetings - Fannie May and Fannie Farmer candies are made here in Chicago. I believe their office is somwhere on West Jackson Blvd. and the candy is produced by the Archibald Candy Company.<BR><BR>Hope this gives you a start - maybe you can find out more info on a search engine. (Fannie May is the best!)<BR><BR>Have fun in our fair city - hope the weather remains good for you!<BR><BR>Cheers!

Tootsie Rolls are manufactured in Chicago...but I don't know about a tour. I'm sure you could do a web search. There's also a large candy complex in the west suburbs...Mars, I think.

a ew sites to get you started.....<BR><BR>http://www.candyinstitute.org/aboutus/aboutus.htm<BR>http://www.ci.chi.il.us/PlanAndDevelop/MadeInChicago/MadeInChicago.html<BR>http://www.mars.com/

There is a factory called something like Blommer or Bloomer that may have tours it is located near Metra's NorthWestern station downtown (sorry this is so vague) The M&M-Mars factory is in Oak Park Illinois they may have tours.

Hi,<BR><BR>You should also check out World's Finest Chocolate on the southwest side of the city. It is Chicago's only fundraising chocalte. Remember the bars sold by little league temmas - well, they are made here!I know they give tours and samples :) 1-800-wfc-fund

I'm petty sure that Mars no longer gives tours. Check out this link:

http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/m...th_inspectors/

It appears the factory in Oak Park is open, but they don't offer tours.

Hope this helps. Please post if you DO find a good factory tour. I know that LemonHeads are also made in Chicago, but don't know anything about their plant.

Karen,

This is a 10 year old thread. I don't think we will be hearing a report from the OP.

AA, darn! I've been waiting anxiously for it. :D