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Behind the Scenes: 7 Kansas City factory tours

Posted at 9:04 PM, May 31, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-31 22:04:27-04

Get a glimpse of how some products are made here in Kansas City with these seven factory tours. 

1. Roasterie Air-Roasted Coffee 

  • Complimentary tours:
  • Monday - Friday:  10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:  8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
  • Sunday:  10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

2. Boulevard Brewing Company 

  • Free 60 minute tour
  • Offered daily at regular intervals from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

3. Moon Marble Company

  • Demonstrations of the Marble Making Process will be given Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the year if glass artist available.
  • Demos begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., shut down at approximately 3:00 pm
  • Summer hours begin June 5: Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with daily demos

4. Hallmark Visitors Center

  • The Hallmark Visitors Center is situated all on one level and tours are self-guided.
  • Admission is free. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more.

5.Harley-Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations

  • Two tour options 
  • Steel Toe Tour: Regular: $38.00, Groups of 16 or more: $35.00
  • Classic Factory Tour: Tours begin at regular intervals between the hours of 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Monday through Friday.  First served basis for each day’s available tours.Free for walk-in groups of 9 people or less. 

6.Chip’s Chocolate Factory

  • Family-sized groups, couples, or individuals can walk in and watch free demonstrations. 
  • Group tours (10 people minimum) $5 per person.  

7. Shatto Milk Company 

  • Appt. Only Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 am
  • $5 per person
  • Children 2 and Under Free