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JELLY BELLY
Tours, Jelly Belly bean art and sweet treats galore BY LENORE GREINER
If you’re a fan of Jelly Belly’s extra- ordinary jelly bean flavors, such as Margarita or Toasted Marshmallow, head to the Visitor Center, found half-way between San Francisco and Sacramento. While there, take the self-guided Factory Tour that follows an elevated quarter-mile tour lane for a bird’s-eye view of the opera- tion below. HD videos explain the process and, for more enjoyment, you can play a couple of interactive games. In addition, the tour now includes a ride on the Jelly Belly
Express (weather/staffing permitting) to the new Jelly Belly Museum, a whimsical and interactive experience on the history of candy-making processes and the growth of the Jelly Belly Candy Company.
The Visitor Center also features a large candy store, with a wide variety of Jelly Belly flavors and candies. And the Jelly Belly Café serves both breakfast and lunch, offering unique menu items such as bean- shaped burgers and pizza.
Be sure to view the collection of framed
CAFÉ ENTRANCE, left; Sea of Beans, right.
works displayed in the Bean Art Gallery with mosaics crafted by talented artists using only Jelly Belly jelly beans.
Since Jelly Belly also makes high-quality chocolates, stop by the Chocolate Shoppe and Fudge Counter. Or book a Chocolate & Wine Experience, which perfectly pairs local Suisun Valley wines with handmade chocolates.
To experience the factory tour, head to: 1 Jelly Belly Lane in Fairfield, CA. Tour tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for children.
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