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Cowboy Boots, Soda Pop, Baseball Gloves, and More: Take a Made in America Texas Factory Tour
The Lone Star State has quite a few interesting Texas factory tours to choose from. You can see everything from the American dollar being printed, to the production of baseball gloves, shoes, boots, cars, and more. Texas also has a handful of dairy farms you can visit, chocolate factories, and distillery tours.
The Big List of Texas Factory Tours, Museums, and More
Crayola Experience
Crayola Experience adds a splash of color to North Texas inside The Shops at Willow Bend. This family-friendly attraction includes wax hand molds, personalized crayon labels, and dozens of creative art stations. Kids can design crafts, explore interactive digital coloring walls, and even see how melted wax becomes spin art.
Locals love having a creative destination close to home, while visitors from Dallas–Fort Worth discover it as a hidden gem among the city’s shopping and entertainment options. Plano’s Crayola Experience is less crowded than theme parks, making it easy for families to enjoy a relaxed day of hands-on fun.
- Features: Wax hand molds, spin art, and personalized crayons
- Museum/Factory: Features Crayola products made in Easton, Pennsylvania
- Best For: Families in North Texas looking for year-round indoor creativity
- Why Choose Them: A fun, interactive alternative to crowded attractions
Plano offers a perfect mix of art and play, showing kids how American-made crayons can inspire endless imagination.
In addition to Plano, Texas, Crayola Experience locations can be found in Orlando, Florida, Chandler, Arizona, Bloomington, Minnesota at the Mall of America, and the flagship location in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Anderson Bean | Mercedes, TX
If you’re ever in South Texas, you can see how real cowboy boots are made at the Anderson Bean factory. You can make arrangements by emailing the tour director.
Bureau of Engraving & Printing | Fort Worth, TX
The Fort Worth, Texas Western Currency Facility produces more than half of United States currency. See where billions of dollars are printed from an enclosed walkway suspended above the production floor.
Dr. Pepper Museum | Waco, TX
Scheduled group tours and field trips to the home of the original Dr. Pepper take visitors to both historical buildings. Children on field trips get to make their own soda.
James Leddy Boots | Abilene, TX
The Dos Santos family is happy to provide you with a tour that shares some of the heritage of James Leddy Boots including purchase receipts that date back to the 1930s and even contains celebrity names that bought custom styles.
Nokona | Nokona, TX
Nokona has been making made in the USA baseball gloves in Nokona, Texas since 1934. See every part of the baseball glove making process from leather selection to cutting, stamping, embroidery, forming, stitching, and lacing on this Texas factory tour.
I’d rather take a bucket of worms and go fishing than import Nokona gloves.
R.E. “Big Bob” Storey, President, Nokona Ballgloves, 1965
SAS | San Antonio, TX
Head over to San Antonio Shoes to see how SAS creates some of the world’s most comfortable shoes. See first-hand how each pair of shoes goes through up to 100 different steps and is performed by approximately 80 different SAS employees.
Toyota Texas Experience Center | San Antonio, TX
Free, tram-driven tour through the birthplace of the Toyota Tundra and Sequoia. Experience how people and machines work together to build vehicles.
Wimberly Glassworks invites you to come out to the gallery for live glassblowing demonstrations. Private group demonstration are also available by scheduling at least a week in advance.
More Tours in Texas
Texas Chocolate & Candy Factory Tours
Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States chocolate and candy factories that offer tours. Check out the chocolate and candy factory tours in Texas.
Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States dairy farm tours. Check out the dairy farm tours in Texas.
Texas Distillery and Brewery Tours
Made in the USA Matters has a complete directory of United States distilleries and breweries that offer tours. Check out the distillery and brewery tours in Texas.
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Raised with a respect for American craftsmanship, Michelle personally uses and tests many of the products featured on the site — from cookware she uses in her own kitchen to outdoor gear she takes camping with her family. Her mission is simple: make it easier for people to choose quality, American-made goods that support jobs, communities, and manufacturing here at home.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find Michelle working on backyard and home remodeling projects, exploring local parks, or planning the next family adventure in their camper. She lives in Ohio with her husband, youngest son, cat, and a small flock of ducks.
