About this experience
With a local instructor as your host, you’ll learn all about America’s first combination candy bar and it’s significance to Nashville history. As part of the class, you’ll get to taste several types of chocolate and try a sample of this beloved Tennessee treat. All guests take part in a hands-on candy making session where you design your own Premium Goo Goo, choosing from a plethora of ingredients.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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What is included
- 1-Hour Hands On Candy Making Experience at the Nashville Goo Goo Flagship Store
- Learn all about America’s first combination candy bar and its significance to Nashville history
- Instructor Led Classes
- Experience an insider look at the history of Nashville's official candy bar
- Design your own Premium Goo Goo candy, choosing from a large selection of ingredients
- Take home apron souvenir
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary and highlights
In 1912, America's first combination candy bar was created in Nashville, TN. The Goo Goo Cluster is a roundish mound of rich caramel, marshmallow nougat, and fresh roasted peanuts, all covered in milk chocolate. In recent years, the company opened their flagship store in the heart of downtown - the Goo Goo Chocolate Co. Here at the experiential retail store, guests can take part in a fun, hands-on class to get "A Taste of Goo Goo". The experience includes:
- Tasting + Insider look at the history of Nashville's official candy bar
- Hands-on candy making
- Classic clusters + take home apron
Please note: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All parties in the classroom must purchase a ticket. We recommend children be 5 and over for best enjoyment.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Goo Goo Chocolate Co. is located at 116 3rd Ave South, across the street from the Johnny Cash Museum and between the Moxy hotel and the Siegenthaler pedestrian bridge.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Goo Goo Chocolate Co
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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