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American Whistle Corporation, 6540 Huntley Rd., 43229, 614-846-2918. Visit the only manufacturer of metal whistles in the U.S., learn interesting facts about whistles and see fascinating machinery. Anthony-Thomas Candy Company, 1777 Arlingate Ln., 43228, 614-274-8405. Located at I-270 and Roberts Road. Visit one of the largest family-owned candy-making facilities in the U.S. and shop for delicious chocolates. Reservations are required. Free admission. Capital City Tours, 2554 Zollinger Rd., 43221, 614-326-0942. Highly experienced guide show you the best of Columbus on a city tour, a walking tour, thematic tour, Civil War tour, girlfriends tour or factory tour. Columbus Brew Adventures, 614-619-6464. Columbus Brew Adventures offers small-gropu scheduled and private tours of Columbus and Ohio microbreweries, brewpubs and distilleries. Celebrating craft beer and spirits. Columbus Food Adventures, 201 W. Hubbard Ave., 43215, 614-440-3177. Guided food tours of Columbus featuring delicious tours of taco trucks, the Short North Arts District and German Village, ethnic restaurants, food trucks, coffee and dessert. Columbus Landmarks Foundation, 61 Jefferson Ave., 43215, 614-221-0227. Walking tours of historic neighborhoods and downtown, including historic tavern tours, ghost tours and other architectural tours. Eastern Ohio Tours LLC, 948 Second St., Adams Mills, 43821, 740-754-1833. German Village Society, 588 S. Third St., 43215, 614-221-8888. A bridge over I-70 is all that separates German Village from downtown Columbus, but the difference will draw you in. Start your day at the visitor center for info. Graeter’s Ice Cream, 2555 Bethel Rd., 43220, 614-442-7622. Enjoy a factory tour and the indoor children’s play area.
Hocking Hills Adventure Trek, 740-777-2579. Experience year-round naturalist-led treks, rappelling and rock climbing with expert guides. For beginners and advanced explorers. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, 10714 Jackson St., Rockbridge, 43149, 740-385-9477. Fast, fun and exhilarating, this three-hour spectacular adventure offers nature lovers and thrill seekers alike (ages 10 and older), the unique opportunity to zip through the treetops. Krema Nut Company, 1000 W. Goodale Blvd., 43212, 614-299-4131. Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Rd., Frazeysburg, 43822, 740-322-5718. Located 50 minutes east of Columbus on St. Rte. 16 near Dresden. Enjoy a basket-making tour, shopping, dining and entertainment. Free admission. Pedal Wagon Columbus, 115 Vine St., 43215, 513-201-7655. The Pedal Wagon is a 15-person, pedal-powered rolling party. Take in Columbus on a two-hour pub crawl, or enjoy scenic tours of the city’s landmark sights. Phoenix Bat Company, 7801 Corporate Blvd., Ste. E, Plain City, 43064, 614-873-7776. See professional wood bats made on the most advanced bat-making machine in the world. One-hour guided tours include a custom engraved mini bat. Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus, 240 E. Kossuth St., 43206, 614-449-4038. This Columbus landmark offers a colorful, European atmosphere and great food. SegAway Tours of Columbus, Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., 43215, 614-222-3005. Glide through the sites of downtown Columbus on a Segway. During your two-hour tour you will explore the Short North Arts District, Arena District and parks along the Scioto River. Valley Zipline Tours, 3465 Duffy Rd., Lancaster, 43130, 740-654-3392. Located at the start of Hocking Hills is this three-hour zipline tour that features 11 lines and more than one mile of zipping.
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