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Cacti and chocolate may seem like a strange combination, but not at the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden. Located 15 minutes from the Strip, the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory provides sweet-toothed travelers with an outstanding collection of cavity-causing confectionaries and savory sweets. Located in the heart of a 3 acre botanical cactus garden, the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory provides US Las Vegas Car Rental clients with a complete sensory experience. Whether you're watching the chocolates being made or smelling the sweet scents of blossoming succulents, you're sure to have a wonderful time at the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory. More than 700,000 visitors taste the sweet success of Ethel M.'s legendary chocolate recipe every year, so what's holding you back? Mouthwatering chocolate awaits you inside the scenic Ethel M. Chocolate Factory compound, so grab a friend and get ready to experience the sweet taste of Vegas vacationing.
The Ethel M. Chocolate Factory is the result of more than 100 years of candy-making genius. Unique recipes are implemented inside the factory, using on the finest known ingredients. One taste is all it takes to make visitors true chocoholics, so come prepared for an immediate addiction! Created by Forrest Mars just two years after is candy-making industry "retirement", the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory is now one of the world's leading chocolate manufacturers. And the best part? Admission to absolutely free! Once inside, US Las Vegas Car Rental customers are encouraged to embark on self-guided tours, watching as chocolate masterpieces are molded from mountains of sugary sweetness. The first sample is always free inside the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory, so be sure to choose wisely. If you can't stop at just one, US Las Vegas Car Rentals recommends trying the Lemon Satin Cremes, the Almond Butter Krisps, the Caramel Splendors and the Pecan Carmel Ruptures. The Coconut Delights and Almond Clusters are also impossible to resist. Before leaving the factory remember to stop and take a look at the candy-making process. Large windows are located throughout the factory to provide visitors with a behind-the-scenes-look as some of their favorite candies are created. There are also a number of placards and video demonstrations.
After the factory tour, US Las Vegas Car Rental customers can head into the botanical cactus garden for a little post-snack exercise. More than 350 different species of cacti can be found in the 3 acre garden, making it one of the nation's largest collections. Some of the many cacti represented include the Teddy Bear Cholla, the Compass Barrel Cactus and the Ocotillo. Walkways are conveniently placed throughout the garden, providing visitors with optimum viewing space. Benches are also available as well as shade trees like the Desert Willow. Another attraction worth visiting at the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden is the "Living Machine". This environmentally-friendly feature uses live bacteria, algae, protozoa, snails and fish to recycle 100% of the factory's waste water. Located just beyond the gazebo in the cactus garden the "Living Machine" helps sanitize more than 32,000 gallons of water daily. The water is then used for landscaping purposes.
If you've got a soft spot for anything sweet, the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory is sure to become one of your favorite Las Vegas tourist attractions. For more details about the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory please call toll free 1-800-438-4356. The Ethel M. Chocolate Factory is located approximately 10 miles from the Strip at One Sunset Way. The Factory and Gardens are open daily from 8:30am to 7pm. For more details (or to order a sample of chocolate prior to your US Las Vegas Car Rental vacation) please visit www.ethelm.com.
