Tour the Taza Chocolate Factory

Taza is one of the few chocolatiers in the country that makes its chocolate from scratch, starting with cacao beans. And a tour of the Taza Chocolate Factory is always present in the list of the top winter activities in Boston. Factory tours are offered to teach customers about Mexican chocolate production.

Technically located in Sommerville, this top attraction is a must-see and is 14 minute drive from Boston Common (and taste). Taza, known for its stone-ground chocolate, gives excursions to visitors every Monday through Sunday to show them how their meticulous treat-making is done. Taking kids to Taza Cacao Scout Bingo or Chocolate Story Time on a Saturday morning will win them over for sure. As the places fill up almost as quickly as your belly, be sure to make your reservations in advance. It's difficult to leave here without buying anything, so prepare to have your wallet seduced into purchasing anything from the entire Chocolate Mexicano collection to a few bags of delectable sea salt and almond dark bark.