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Tour of Decorative Art Center of Ohio

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio presents changing exhibitions, both historic and contemporary. The magnificent 1835 mansion and Wendel Center for Art Education have a lively year-long schedule. Also, an exquisite gift shop offers unique specialties.

Tour of Ohio Glass Museum

The Ohio Glass Museum just completed its renovation in 2004. All glassware bears the quality that is “Made in Lancaster”. Visit the gift shop for beverage, crystal, ovenware, serviceware, storage, vases and more.

Eat / Shop at River Valley Mall (lunch not included with tour cost)

Tour Green’s Heritage Museum and Village

Green’s Heritage Museum and Village - W hat will impress a person the most about Green's Heritage Museum is the extent to which the proprietor, William Green, has gone to collect the variety of buildings and pieces found here. An assortment of collectibles from toy trains, to model tractors, to a collection of bikes, visitors will be amazed by the variety and number of items the Green's have acquired through their life. And, probably the highlight of a visit is admiring the 50 some pieces of antique horse drawn carriages including an Abbott & Downing Mud Coach. From a 1799 Smoke House to the 1930s White Castle Restaurant, all of the 14 buildings represent a unique part of central Ohio's history.

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Tour Ohio State House

Ohio State House and park-like grounds have been the heart of downtown Columbus since 1858. The staff and volunteers of the Statehouse Education & Visitors Center conduct the 45 minute guided tour. Capitol Square and its structures cover a large territory, yet the tour is handicapped and senior friendly. Be sure to visit the Statehouse Museum Shop for a unique Ohio-themed gift.

Tour Columbus Park Conservatory

The Columbus Park Conservatory is the Central Park of Ohio. The beautiful botanical jewel is minutes from downtown and features pastoral green spaces, mature trees, and cascading water that flows across the southern edge. The original Conservatory was built in 1895 as a center for horticulture, social events and education and that mission continues today. The Conservatory Gift shop features unusual plants, gardening accessories and botanical gifts for both kids and adults alike.

Eat lunch at local buffet restaurant (lunch not included with tour cost)

Tour Anthony-Thomas Candy Company

Anthony-Thomas Candy Company has more than a dozen retail candy shops and manufactures about 50,000 pounds of chocolates daily. On the tour, visitors view the production process from a glass-covered catwalk, while guides point out slivery pipes transporting liquid chocolate and copper kettles where candy centers are produced.

Tour American Whistle Corporation

American Whistle Corporation is the only metal whistle manufacturer in the United States. The company makes about a million whistles annually and sells them all over the world to customers ranging from Girl Scouts to Wal-Mart.

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