But the chocolate remains a central, almost irresistible magnet. It's easy to see why. The factory, which is located in what used to be a hardware store, offers a rarely seen glimpse into the production of chocolate and other sinful treats. A guided tour takes visitors behind the scenes, where chocolate is melted from large blocks and combined with chopped nuts, fruits or other natural flavorings to create the delectable fudge or pralines displayed in the storefront. The aroma of warm chocolate and vanilla flavorings filling the factory are enough to revive even the most latent sweet tooth.
Guests also learn about the differences between, say, milk chocolate and white chocolate.
Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the tour is the narrative about the production and harvest of cocoa beans. You'd expect to get that kind of detailed information from a tour of the Hershey's facility in Pennsylvania, certainly from the well-known Swiss chocolate manufacturers.