Although Nebraska is primarily an agricultural state, we don’t slouch when it comes to manufacturing. Plenty of great products are produced here, and some of the factories even offer tours so you can see where your favorite things are made.
- UNL Cheese Factory, Lincoln
UNL Dairy Store See the fascinating process of cheese-making in UNL’s very own factory on a free tour. This is where UNL students learn the trade, so you’ll be watching education in action.Learn more and find out how to schedule a tour here.
- CLAAS, Omaha
Facebook/CLAAS This farm machinery company may not sound like a thrilling place to tour, but watching these massive machines come together really is very interesting. Tours are free of charge and by appointment only. Find out how to book your own tour here.
- Master’s Hand Candles/Serendipity Chocolate Factory, Tekamah
Facebook/Serendipity Chocolate Factory Now here’s a tour we can all sink our teeth into. This small family-owned business shows you how they make their delicious sweet treats, and you can also take a candle tour to watch some lovely candles being made. Visit their website for more information and to book your own tour.
- Case, Grand Island
Case Agriculture See how your favorite red farm implements come to life on this interesting tour. Combines are made here as well as Hay & Forage equipment. Tours are free but must be scheduled in advance. Click here for information on booking a tour (scroll down to the Grand Island section).
5. Hornady Manufacturing, Grand Island
UNL Dairy Store
See the fascinating process of cheese-making in UNL’s very own factory on a free tour. This is where UNL students learn the trade, so you’ll be watching education in action.Learn more and find out how to schedule a tour here.
Facebook/CLAAS
This farm machinery company may not sound like a thrilling place to tour, but watching these massive machines come together really is very interesting. Tours are free of charge and by appointment only. Find out how to book your own tour here.
Facebook/Serendipity Chocolate Factory
Now here’s a tour we can all sink our teeth into. This small family-owned business shows you how they make their delicious sweet treats, and you can also take a candle tour to watch some lovely candles being made. Visit their website for more information and to book your own tour.
Case Agriculture
See how your favorite red farm implements come to life on this interesting tour. Combines are made here as well as Hay & Forage equipment. Tours are free but must be scheduled in advance. Click here for information on booking a tour (scroll down to the Grand Island section).
Have you ever wondered how ammunition is made? The Hornady factory tour will take you through the whole process – you’ll never look at bullets the same way!
Tours are available Monday – Friday; visit their website for more information.
6. Rotella’s Italian Bakery, Omaha
This might be the best-smelling (free!) tour you’ll ever take. Tour the Rotella’s facility and watch their legendary bread products come together. Don’t forget to take home a loaf at the end!
Visit the Rotella’s website for contact information to plan your own tour.
There are plenty of other manufacturing plants in Nebraska, but many don’t offer tours because of safety and liability issues. It’s such a rare treat to get to go behind the scenes and see how these things go from concept to finished product.
Do you know of any other factory tours in Nebraska? Add them to the list in the comments!
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