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Herrs Snack Factory Tour

 

Herrs Factory Tour

 

Herrs Snack Factory Tour is fun for the whole family and fun!

One of the best things about summer is all the time to spend on car trips and having new experiences. Today our family decided to check out Herr’s Snack Factory located in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. It’s just outside of Maryland! I have always wanted to go since I saw a package of Herr’s potato chips with the cute little character Chipper on the side. I have watched the factory tour video over and over again when I was little and had memorized it. So as an adult when I realized that the factory and tour itself was just a small car ride away I decided to call and schedule our free tour (In 2014, the tours were free. They are no longer free. Ticket pricing is towards the end of this article). We decided to go early in the morning, which was a great idea. We went the first tour time available at 9 am, it was not busy at all and neither was traffic, just missing the morning commute.

 

“Make Herrs Yours”, We were so excited to see the factory!

 

What to expect during the Free Herrs Snack Factory Tour

It is expected to last for about an hour. The tour starts in Chipper’s theater to watch a video about Herr, the gentleman that started the whole company. The video is 10 minutes but is pretty interesting and it includes a younger version of the owner and his wife as well as their mascot Chipper so your children will not get bored. Chippers cameos come just in time to say something funny.

 

During the tour you are guided from room to room. It is suggested that you do the Herrs Snack Factory Tour during the beginning of the month to see the most production. The first stop on the production line is the pretzel area followed by the tortilla chip area, and concluded with the chip area and seasoning area. At the completion of the tour everyone receives fresh, hot potato chips right out of the oven on the factory line! I thought it was amazing and so did the kids, they will never be able to eat chips as fresh as they did that day! We even had a really awesome tour guide named Kyle, who let the little ones get second helpings! Herrs also has some very interesting flavors coming out soon that you can get from the gift shop, one of the newest flavors my children enjoyed was the cotton candy balls! (sounds disgusting but it tastes just like cotton candy!)

  • Don’t forget to stop off at the gift shop and get some .17 “oops” potato chip bags, there isn’t anything wrong with them except for the fact that they did not meet up to Herr’s standards.
  • There is also “Chipper’s Cafe” that the whole family can rest and eat some lunch or dinner before driving home!

Herrs Factory Tour
 

Herrs Snack Factory Tour Hours

  • Monday-Thursday 9 am to 3 pm (extended hours upon request)
  • Friday 9 am-11 am (can not guarantee production running on Friday)
  • You can go online and schedule a tour or call 1-800-63-SNACK
  • Herrs Factory Tour is closed on these holidays
    • Good Friday
    • Memorial Day 
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day 
    • Thanksgiving 
    • Christmas 
    • New Year’s Day 
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How long does the Herrs Snack Factory tour take?

The tour will take up to 1 hour depending on the manufacturing schedule.

 

What does it cost to tour the Herrs Snack Factory?

In 2014, tours used to be free. While there is a cost now, it’s still a cheap way to have fun with your kids.

  • Adults $4
  • Children 4-17 $3
  • Children 3 & Under FREE

 

How do I get tickets for a tour the Herrs Snack Factory?

You can buy tickets online by visiting their site www.herrs.com/snackfactorytours/ScheduleTour.html or calling 1-800-637-6225.

 

Herrs Snack Factory Tour Address

217 Old Baltimore Pike
Nottingham, Pennsylvania
  • 1 hour South of Philadelphia
  • 45 minutes away from Lancaster
  • 1 hour and 15 minutes from Camden, New Jersey
  • 1 hour north of Baltimore, Maryland

So plan your vacations accordingly!

 

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