Dublin, TX
The tour guides visitors through the historic Old Doc’s Soda Shop in Dublin, Texas, where the first Dr Pepper syrup was produced in the late 19th century. Participants can observe the original bottling machinery and learn how pharmacist Charles Alderton’s recipe was refined and supplied to soda fountains in the surrounding area. The site also highlights the early partnership that established the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company and the shop’s role in presenting the drink at the 1904 World’s Fair.