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JELLY BELLY
Tours, Jelly Belly bean art
and sweet treats galore
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INDULGE IN
JELLY BELLY
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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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