bush's beans visitor center

It was really neat to hear all about the history of Bush's Baked Beans. All the employees were very friendly and informative. They also got the kids involved in a little scavenger hunt. Best part: everything was FREE!!

This was definitely a fun experience. They had a short video and a walk-through display showing the history of the Bush family, how they got into the bean business, and the impressive logistics needed to keep the operation running smoothly. Also, there are plenty of picture opportunities where you can get yourself Photoshopped onto an image with Jay and Duke. The visitor's center is free, and it's close enough to Pigeon Forge that you can go there when you're tired of the craziness in town. I'd say that if this is your first time in Pigeon Forge there are more "must see" attractions, but once you've been there long enough to get tired of the crowds, head out to see Bush's (and have a pretty tasty lunch!).

Bush Beans Visitor Center is a short drive from Pigeon Forge. It is located directly across the street from the processing plant. We started by watching a 20 minute film which told the history of the company and how the beans are actually processed. After the movie we went through the interactive area which was fascinating. We even had our picture taken with Duke. The employees in the museum were extremely friendly and very informative (both had retired from the plant).Included in the museum is a General Store which sells both the beans as well as other Bush Bean products. And there is a cafe is adjacent to the museum however we did not go there. A must see visit.

This is a great little stop. Interactive museum about the history of Bush's beans. You can get your picture taken with Duke.There is very large gift shop where you can stock up on beans and other cute souvenir items.

We visited Bush's Beans Visitor Center on New Year's weekend 2015 and what a delightful surprise. We had teenagers ranging in age from 12-17 as well as several adults. This attraction is free which was also nice. Make sure you watch the movie. None of us were aware of the Bush's history and that they did not start out as a bean company! We also were able to have the entire group of 10 get in a photo with a superimposed duke and they gave us 3 copies! The youngest loved answering the questions and receiving a certificate at the end. We all purchased flip top can of beans with small spoons provided that we had as a snack. There was a great gift shop with reasonable prices and we went next door to the café for lunch. Worth a visit to get away from the hustle & bustle of the pigeon forge/Gatlinburg towns for a few hours.

We were visiting Gatlinberg and Pigion Forge TN. We decided to rake a short drive to the Bush's Beans Factory Tour. We loved all of the history that we learnedfrom the museum and video presentation. There were also a lot of hands on exhibits that kept the kids entertained. There was also a nice gift shop with the friendliest staff. The best part was that there was NO CHARGE to enter the museum and video presentation. This a must see, fun fir the whole family, attraction.E

Great details. This place has a great family atmosphere. Wonderful employees who care about their company. The gift shop is inventive, (the have "canned" t-shirts) and decent prices. The cafe is wonderful.

I did not anticipate that our group would react so positively to a "bean museum", but everyone, loved this place! It has a historical section, but the interactive area is what is incredibly fascinating. We weighed ourselves in beans and saw the cookbook with the "secret family recipe". We paid a few dollars to have our photo made with Duke, the Golden Retriever mascot. (His cardboard cut-out looked pretty realistic in our picture.)There is a General Store next to the museum where we found quality gifts, in particular some colorful reproduction vintage tablecloths. I plan to return to Chestnut Hill in Dandridge when I can spend more time to enjoy the displays that they have created to honor the lowly bean!

We stumbled on this place out in the middle of almost nowhere. It was simply GREAT! The Bush Beans Visitors center was directly across from the plant where the vegetables are processed. The plant itself was HUGE! At the visitors center, there is a museum which explains all about the processing and marketing of their product. It is set up in a "fun and educational" manner with an introductory movie and lots of hands on things to experience. There is also a wonderful gift shop. Adjacent to the visitors center is a restaurant which serves "country" food using their products. It was wonderful, plentiful, and the service was great!

This has a free museum that was very interesting to walk thru. Has a movie about the history of the Bush brand beans. The people meet you at the door and the are supper polite and helpful. Many different souvenir items available as you leave. Does not take long to see all of it but it is worth the time.

This was by far one of our favorite stops while visiting the Smokies. We saw a billboard near our cabin rental and had to follow it and it turned out to be a lot of fun. It is a very interesting museum not just for food production and manufacturing but local history. The employees working in the museum are super nice and helpful. There is even a restaurant which we will return to dine at. You can get your photo made with Duke ... no he did not give us the secret receipe.

After hearing of the place from one of our friends, we decided to take a day trip here while staying in the area. It was more than we every expected. While only open for 4 years it was professionally operated and very informative. The museum staff were exceptional. We had such a fun time. Who would have known that this place was so awesome. We will sure return to try the café. Don't MISS THIS!!!!

My kids were so excited to go here! We found it by accident and after investigating new we had to come back and stop the next day! The museum was fun and informative for kids and adults! The only thing that could have made it better is if we could have met Duke!

It doesn't seem like a baked bean place would be a great attraction, but it is! Spend at least a few minutes here. It is worth the stop. The place is super clean! All the staff we encountered were very friendly. Be sure to get your free picture taken w/ Duke. Dennis helped us with ours and he was super patient and nice! The gift shop has some really neat things. I highly recommend!!!!

When you enter there are people there to direct you to the video room so you can learn how Bush Beans got started and then walk through the visitor center on the way to the restaurant. They sell baked beans to quilts, it is actually very cute in there. I live here but I always bring family for the tour and a nice lunch.