Columbus, OH
The Anthony‑Thomas Candy Company, established in 1995, produces millions of pounds of candy each year in a 152,000‑square‑foot plant near I‑270 in west Columbus, Ohio. Visitors walk along a glass‑enclosed catwalk that overlooks eight production lines, where 25,000 pounds of chocolate are made per shift and large copper kettles and silver‑wrapped pipes are used to create and transport the chocolate. The hour‑long tour includes a look at the daily fresh‑made candy process, explanations from experienced guides, and a final stop at a 2,500‑square‑foot retail shop.