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Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden

2 Cactus Garden Dr., Henderson, NV
702-435-2641
As featured in Las Vegas off the beaten path
Ethel's
EthelM Cactus Garden October 2007
Cactus Botanical Garden
Cactus garden at Ethel M's
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Ranked #5 of 8 tours in Henderson
3.5 of 5 stars 115 Reviews
Type: Factory Tours, Gardens, Tours, Speciality Shops
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Shopping
Fee: No
Owner description: Two tours in one: see first-hand how the famous Mars chocolate bars are made, then tour the beautiful botanical garden featuring more than one hundred... more » Owner description: Two tours in one: see first-hand how the famous Mars chocolate bars are made, then tour the beautiful botanical garden featuring more than one hundred varieties of cacti. « less
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Henderson, Nevada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Indulge Your Sweet Tooth”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Excellent place to take out-of-town visitors. The tour of the factory is quick and informative and the free sample at the end is a nice touch. The locally made candy is excellent. The cactus garden is unique and very interesting; especially during Christmas season. A must see; even for locals!

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Keewatin, Ontario
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great chocolate. Beautiful garden.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

I like chocolate--and this place has some great chocolate. There is a short tour, then into the buying area. There are many choices. This is fine quality product here. You will not be disappointed. Take your camera because just outside the door of the sales area there is a fine cactus garden. I got some of the best desert photos... More

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Las vegas Nevada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Chocolate Heven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

what a nice place to walk around and see how chocolate is made and tast a few samples than buy some to take home. the garden is nice to see a a nice spring or summer night the cactus garden is amazing. a nice free attraction. I highly praise there friendly staff and the prices and not bad either. a... More

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Portland, OR
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice Tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

Interesting. Cactus garden is best. Chocolate is delicious.

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Nuneaton, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“let down”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

been to vegas lots of times so looking for some new things to see and do,decided on the ethel m choc factory, easy to find plenty of parking space, it took about 1 minute to walk past the chocolate making area,at the end a lady gives you a free sample, however don't get excited its about the size of a... More

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Maple Ridge, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great Chocolate.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My wife and i decided to go on a free tour near Vegas(henderson) It was at the Ethel M Chocolate factory.As we entered the Factory the first thing we hit was a Gift shop. with M& M displays and T-shirts.What we didn't realize was that the M stood for Mars . The tour was short and Sweet and at the... More

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Las Vegas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best Holiday Attraction - for free!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We make this a holiday tradition. Great atmosphere with all of the twinkling lights and entertainment, not to mention yummy chocolate.

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Hamilton, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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“not worth the time”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

this was not worth the time it took to get there, got there at 2:00 on a Tuesday, the chocolate making was down and nothing was running , the only thing open was the gift shop and retail chocolate area, both are severely over priced, the cactus garden where just a path that goes in a circle with some nice... More

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Austin, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Interesting & good !”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This was a nice little surprise. If you hit the day right, you will get to see them make some neat goodies. If not, well try and buy what you can & ship the rest! I still order from them.

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Las Vegas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Fun to take the kids!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

The kids love to take the tour and at the end get a piece of chocolate. During the Christmas season they decorate the cactus garden.

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