Factory Tours in Georgia: How Things are Made
Home to some of the world's most famous brands, Georgia offers several opportunities to go behind the scenes and see how your favorite products are made. Ever wondered how sodas taste around the world? And, just where do grits come from, anyway? From Coca-Cola to Cabbage Patch Kids, Porsche to chicken sandwiches, here are five tours that unveil some of the mysteries of these legendary items.
The Vault at World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia
World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta
Explore the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta to learn about the history of The Coca-Cola Company and the world's most famous soft drink. Get closer than ever before to the vault containing the secret recipe, and see the fully functioning bottling line that produces a commemorative glass bottle of Coca-Cola for every guest. Don't miss the tasting room, where you can sample more than 60 beverages from around the globe.
Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Heather McCargo
Porsche Experience Center, Atlanta
Porsche Cars North America opened its headquarters in Atlanta in 2016, featuring the exciting $100 million Porsche Experience Center. At the center, you can select the Porsche model of your choice and then spend 90 minutes behind the wheel with a drive coach at your side. Hone your driving skills on test track modules and off-road courses that are purpose-built to demonstrate the power, responsiveness and safety at the core of Porsche engineering.
Chick-fil-A cows at Backstage Tour in Atlanta, Georgia
Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour, Atlanta
Have you ever wondered how Chick-fil-A got started and how it develops new menu items? Take the Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour in Atlanta to learn about the company's fascinating history, culture and innovation. Learn about the company's founder, S. Truett Cathy, and tour the history museum, car museum, and Truett’s office. On the Deluxe Tour, you'll also take a quick shuttle ride to see new product development in "The Kitchen" and visit the Nest, the training center. Can't make it in person? Virtual tours also are available!
BabyLand General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia
Cabbage Patch Kids, Cleveland
Known as the birthplace of the "hand-stitched" Original Cabbage Patch Kids, BabyLand General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia, features a nursery of Cabbage Patch Kids ready for adoption. See Cabbage Patch Kids being born, a historic archive of collectible babies, and the wall of autographed photos of famous visitors to Babyland. A waiting room is available, as well as rocking chairs on 20,000 square feet of porches looking out on the Georgia mountains.
Stone-ground grits at Nora Mill Granary in Helen, Georgia
Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill & Country Store, Helen
This authentic working grist mill is nestled alongside the Chattahoochee River in Helen, Georgia. Nora Mill grinds corn daily using either the original French burr stones that are powered by the Chattahoochee River or by a more modern "Meal-Master" stone grinding system located on the second floor. Either way, all of the grits are all-natural and stone-ground.
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