Route 11 Potato Chips

Free factory viewing and the best-smelling twenty minutes in Shenandoah County — call first to confirm they’re frying.

Route 11 Potato Chips lets visitors watch the kettle-fry line through big factory windows in Mount Jackson, free, Monday through Saturday mornings. It’s a quick, distinctive, kid-friendly stop that costs nothing and exists nowhere else in the region.

The real reason to go — watching the line run — only happens 9am to noon; the shop stays open later, but there’s nothing to watch after that. There’s no scheduled walk-through tour, and the line isn’t guaranteed to be running even within that window. Call ahead. Closed Sundays.

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Contact & hours

11 Edwards Way, Mount Jackson, VA

540-477-9664

Hours: The visitor draw here is watching the kettle-fry line, which runs Mon-Sat 9am-noon only (the shop's general retail hours are 9am-5pm). Closed Sunday. Call ahead — even within this window, the line isn't always running.

Accessibility: Contact the business for specific access needs.

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Hours change seasonally. Check the official site before you drive out.
Last verified · 3 Sep 2026
Quick facts
Type
Attractions
Area
Mount Jackson
Cost
Free