Hammond’s Candies
About
Hammond's Candies offers a mesmerizing free 30-minute factory tour where kids watch skilled candy makers hand-craft colorful lollipops, ribbon candy, and candy canes using century-old techniques. The sweet-smelling tour ends with complimentary samples and access to their fantastic retail shop filled with whimsical confections that make perfect souvenirs or treats.
Highlights
- ✓Watching candy makers stretch and fold giant ribbons of hot candy by hand
- ✓Seeing how colorful designs get incorporated into candy canes and lollipops
- ✓Free candy samples at the end of the tour
- ✓Enormous retail shop with unique Colorado-themed treats and oversized novelty candies
- ✓Educational component learning about candy-making history dating back to 1920
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive early or book tours online in advance, especially during weekends and holidays when tours fill up quickly
- 2.Tours run every 30 minutes but can book up fast,calling ahead is recommended during peak summer and holiday seasons
- 3.Bring a small budget for the retail shop; kids will definitely want candy after sampling the goods
- 4.The factory floor can be warm, so dress in layers and bring water bottles
- 5.Photography is encouraged, so charge your phone for those Instagram-worthy candy-making shots
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11 AM) offer the shortest wait times and most active production lines. Avoid Saturday afternoons when crowds peak. Winter months (November-December) feature special candy cane production, making it extra magical.
What to Know
Tours are completely free with complimentary samples included. Free parking is available on-site. No food is sold beyond candy, so plan meals accordingly.
Seasonal Notes
November through December is peak candy cane season with extra production to see. The shop features special holiday-themed candies and gifts. Summer months (June-August) can be busy with tourists but offer full production schedules. Tours run year-round except major holidays.
Nearby Eats
Steuben's Food Service (comfort food with kids' menu, 5 minutes away) or Rosenberg's Bagels (family-friendly deli, 10 minutes) are great options for lunch before or after your visit.
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