Activity Overview
A tour of a chocolate factory is every child's dream. Make your kid's dream come true by taking them on an Anthony Thomas Factory Tour. During a public tour of the Anthony Thomas factory, the entire family will experience candy making from start to finish and get a chance to sample some of the best chocolates of this well-known brand.
The Anthony Thomas brand has more than 100 years and it began with the work of Anthony Zanetos, who immigrated from Greece to the United States and worked as an apprentice in a candy shop.
Tours of the Anthony Thomas factory in Columbus are available every Tuesday and Thursday and an appointment is not necessary. Children under 2 do not pay the admission fee.
Things to Do
- Explore the glass-enclosed Cat-Walk, where the kids can see the nine lines that produce up to 30,000 pounds of chocolate per shift.
- Do not miss the huge copper kettles where the centers of some candies are created
- Observe the amazing silver-wrapped pipes that carry liquid chocolate to the manufacturer lines.
Anthony Thomas Factory Tour Insider Tips
- The admission fee may be used towards a purchase in the 2,500 square-foot retail area
- Groups of 10 or more may schedule an appointment
- Everyone gets free samples at the end of the tour
- The factory has a giant pink bunny atop the building, so you cannot miss it.
