To me Fairfield is a city that is half way to everywhere. Though it can’t compete with the culture of the bay area, or the wineries of napa valley, or political ties coming from the Sacramento valley, Fairfield is the mid-way point for all of these points of interest. If you wanted a home-town feel for a home-base to explore all over northern California, Fairfield is your place.
1 Jelly Bean Lane in Fairfield, CA.
http://www.jellybelly.com/visit_jelly_belly/california_factory_index.aspx
Free 40-minute walking tours run daily from 9:00am – 4:00pm. and depart every fifteen minutes. Weekdays are definitely less crowded than weekends, but there is a large café and waiting area which have plenty of distractions for kids. Also on weekends the factory is closed, so the tour includes...