Ethel M Chocolate Factory, Chocolate manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada
Ethel M Chocolate Factory is a chocolate production facility in Henderson where visitors watch the entire manufacturing process through glass-enclosed viewing areas. The operation displays each stage from raw cocoa handling to final packaging of finished chocolates.
The factory opened in 1981 as a venture by Ethel Mars, building on the family's long history in chocolate making. The operation has maintained its commitment to quality chocolates produced without artificial preservatives.
The factory is a place where visitors experience chocolate craftsmanship firsthand and learn how traditional production methods work today. Many people visit to understand the care that goes into each piece and to see how a small family business grew into something well-known.
The location sits about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and offers free self-guided tours that you can walk through at your own pace. You can enjoy chocolate samples throughout your visit without extra charge.
The factory grounds include a three-acre botanical garden displaying over 350 species of cacti and desert plants. During winter evenings, special lighting illuminates these plants and creates an unexpected garden experience.
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