Culinary Trails
Sweet n’ Salty Trail
Herr’s Snack Factory Tour
20 Herr Drive, Nottingham
1-800-63-SNACK
Sample warm potato chips just off the assembly line as you learn how these salty snacks are made on this free factory tour. You'll never forget the little-known facts, like how a pretzel gets its brown color, or what makes a great chipping potato, and how tortilla chips get their seasoning.
Tours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Intercourse Pretzel Factory
3614 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
717-768-3432
Follow Amish buggies down Route 340 to the charming village of Intercourse, where you can further satisfy your salty cravings. Enjoy a free tour and see how those wonderful Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels are made. Try making your very own hand-twisted pretzel creation!
April 17 – June: Tours Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July – August: Tours Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
September – October 7: Tours Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
October 9 – April 15: Tours Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or by chance
Sturgis Pretzel House
219 East Main Street, Lititz
717-626-4354
Established in 1861, America's first commercial pretzel bakery continues to welcome visitors and generations of families to its original location as it has for 145 years. Come taste savory samples. Take a guided museum tour and learn to twist a pretzel just as Julius Sturgis did so long ago. School and bus tours welcome year 'round by appointment.
Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Café Chocolate
40 East Main Street, Lititz
717-626-0123
Experience “Chocolate for Life” like you never have before at this perfect breakfast, lunch, or afternoon treat spot. Stop in for organic crepes, fondue, a mocha cappuccino, or try the chocolate fountain for the perfect way to dip those fresh fruits and veggies!
Open Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wilbur Chocolate Co. Candy Americana Museum
48 North Broad Street, Lititz
717-626-3249
Switch your flavors from salty to savory sweet with the taste of fresh Wilbur chocolate. Step inside the museum for a taste of chocolate history and nostalgia, watch tasty confections being made, and be sure to sample the Wilbur Buds!
Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hershey’s Chocolate World
800 Park Boulevard, Hershey
1-800-HERSHEY
No introduction needed here—stop in and find out how those famous HERSHEY’S favorites are made! Learn the fascinating process of chocolate making on CHOCOLATE WORLD's brand-new chocolate tour ride, opening April ‘06, or even become an “official” Factory Works employee!
Open year-round, 7 days a week.
Download the Sweet n’ Salty Trail Map (194K PDF).
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