New England rocks.

I have lived in two different New England states for my entire life. You would think that after nearly 30 years of living in this area, I would know all the "hot spots..."

But I don't. I mean, I JUST found out that the world's largest drum store was in New Hampshire (even though I drive by it daily).

Read More: The largest drum store in the world is in New Hampshire. 

Did you know the Pez factory is in New England?

I sure as heck did not.

I've been to M&M World in New York a half a dozen times, yet I have never been to the Pez factory in New England?! What the heck gives?

PEZ Visitor Center, Orange, CT

The Pez Visitor Center is located in Orange, CT - about 2 hours south of New Hampshire. But this place is TOTALLY worth the short day drive.

Similar to M&M World, you can obviously buy your own Pez dispensers and accessories. But that is not all - there is far more to do on this nostoligic day trip with your family.

What to do at the PEZ Visitor Center, CT?

According to the PEZ Visitor Center website, admission to the Pez VC grants you access to the 4,000-square-foot facility loaded with things to look at, touch, and do.

• You can view the world's pez dispenser.
• Watch the production of actual Pez.
• Play the game of the month
• Buy a souvenir with a $2 voucher (that comes with an admission ticket).

Find out more on the PEZ Visitor Center website or at 35 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477.

Keep scrolling to see some perfect, family-friendly trips and things to do around Portland, Maine