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The Catskills and Hudson Valley region carries a legacy of industry stretching back centuries. This tradition continues today, with modular homes as well as multiple varieties and large quantities of glass being produced in the region, along with hoards of other architectural and building materials.
Factory Tours near the Catskills
Take a tour of the Gillinder Glass Factory in Port Jervis for an insider's look at one of the oldest glass manufacturers in the Unites States. After watching glassblowers demonstrate their craft, you'll also have the chance to purchase a unique scintillating specimen as a souvenir.
Factory Tours in the Hudson Valley
Taking a tour of Chelsea Modular Homes, in Marlboro, allows you to learn about the fascinating process of indoor home construction. Watch homes take shape as engineers and architects craft and mold full-blown pieces of actual homes. And how do architects and builders get their materials in the first place? The guides at Tallix Fine Arts Foundry, in Beacon, can surely answer questions like those. Watch in awe as custom-made wax molds and sand casts are created for professional use right before your eyes.
Factory tours are typically family-friendly activities good for a short and interesting diversion from a region's mainstream tourist activities. Note that some tours have irregular hours and admission restrictions. Click on the individual icons for more practical information.
Behind-the-Scenes and Factory Tours in Woodstock, Cooperstown, New Paltz, Catskills and Hudson Valley
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