25+ Factory Tours in Ohio

Ohio offers a strong mix of historic manufacturing and hands-on production experiences, including the famous Airstream Factory Tour in Jackson Center, sweet behind-the-scenes visits at Anthony-Thomas Chocolate Factory in Columbus, and live glassmaking demonstrations at Libbey Glass Factory in Toledo. From iconic American travel trailers to chocolate production and artisan glass, the Buckeye State delivers authentic factory tours across multiple industries.

This page features all publicly accessible factory tours in Ohio, complete with verified booking links, exact working hours, and up-to-date visitor information to help you plan your visit.

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Rumpke Landfill & Recycling Tours — Columbus, Ohio

Discover the Rumpke Recycling & Landfill Tours in Ohio Explore one of the most advanced recycling operations and waste-management systems in the Midwest with Rumpke’s educational tours in Columbus. Visitors can learn how recyclables are sorted, processed and prepared for sale at the state-of-the-art recycling center, or choose to tour the landfill to see how waste is handled, compacted and Read more…

Crystal Traditions Glassblowing Tour — Tiffin, Ohio

Discover the Crystal Traditions Glassblowing Tour in Ohio Experience the artistry of hand-blown glass at Crystal Traditions, located in Tiffin, Ohio. This immersive tour gives visitors a front-row view of skilled glass artisans shaping molten crystal into decorative and functional pieces. Watch as glowing glass is gathered, blown, cut, polished and transformed into ornaments, bowls, vases and custom designs using Read more…

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Wilson NFL Football Factory Tour – Ada, OH

Price: $15

Discover the Wilson Football Factory Tour in Ohio At the Wilson Football Factory in Ada, Ohio, you can witness the full journey of the NFL’s official game ball — “The Duke” — being handcrafted through a meticulous 20-step process. Since 1955, Wilson has produced all leather NFL, NCAA, and youth footballs in this facility. On the guided tour, you’ll see Read more…

Velvet Ice Cream “Ye Olde Mill” Tour — Utica, Ohio

Discover the Velvet Ice Cream Tour at Ye Olde Mill in Ohio Visit Ye Olde Mill in Utica, Ohio—home of Velvet Ice Cream and one of the Midwest’s most charming food-tour destinations. Guests explore the historic mill grounds, learn how Velvet ice cream is produced, watch short films about the company’s heritage and enjoy tastings and fresh treats in the Read more…

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Heini’s Cheese Chalet / Bunker Hill Cheese Tour — Millersburg, Ohio

Discover the Heini’s Cheese Chalet / Bunker Hill Cheese Tour in Ohio Visit an authentic Amish-country cheese-making operation in Millersburg, Ohio, where you can explore the story and process of small-batch Swiss-style cheese production at Bunker Hill Cheese. From the vats to the aging rooms and factory store, this cheese tour offers a behind-the-scenes look plus tasting of handcrafted cheeses Read more…

Samuel Adams Brewery Tour — Cincinnati, Ohio

Price: $10

Discover the Samuel Adams Brewery Tour in Ohio Step inside the historic Samuel Adams brewery in Cincinnati, where visitors can explore the brewing process of one of America’s most iconic beer brands. The guided tour takes guests through the brewhouse, fermentation area and packaging floor, offering insights into the beer-making journey—from hops and barley to kegs and cans—culminating in exclusive Read more…

Historic Clifton Mill Tour — Clifton, Ohio

Discover the Historic Clifton Mill Tour in Ohio Step back into the 19th century with a visit to Historic Clifton Mill in Clifton, Ohio—one of the largest water-powered grist mills still operating in the United States. This beautifully preserved mill showcases working machinery, museum exhibits, and scenic views along the Little Miami River. Visitors can watch the massive waterwheel turn, Read more…

MVP Dairy Learning Center — Celina, Ohio

Price: $5

Discover the MVP Dairy Learning Center Tour in Ohio Visit MVP Dairy’s Learning Center in Celina, Ohio to explore the full journey of dairy—from soil to your yogurt cup. This interactive experience includes two levels of exhibits, live views of a state-of-the-art milking carousel and educational displays explaining modern dairy farming, sustainability and processing. It’s a great stop for families, Read more…

Rumpke Recycling Facility Tour — Cincinnati, Ohio

Discover the Rumpke Recycling Facility Tour in Ohio Explore one of the largest and most technologically advanced residential recycling centers in North America with a behind-the-scenes tour of Rumpke’s Cincinnati Recycling Facility. Visitors learn how thousands of tons of recyclables are sorted daily through a system of conveyor belts, optical scanners, magnets and skilled workers. The tour provides an inside Read more…

Honda Heritage Center Tour — Marysville, Ohio

Discover the Honda Heritage Center Tour in Ohio Step into Honda’s history of innovation, engineering and manufacturing excellence at the Honda Heritage Center in Marysville, Ohio. This museum-style experience highlights the company’s journey from its earliest U.S. operations to its current leadership in automotive and power equipment manufacturing. Visitors explore immersive exhibits, iconic vehicles, robotics displays and a panoramic view Read more…

Mosser Glass Factory Tour — Cambridge, Ohio

Discover the Mosser Glass Factory Tour in Ohio Explore the colorful world of handcrafted glassware at Mosser Glass in Cambridge, Ohio. This fascinating tour brings visitors onto the factory floor to watch artisans hand-press, mold, shape and finish the company’s signature glass pieces—including cake stands, tableware, collectibles and decorative home items. See glowing molten glass transformed into vibrant works of Read more…

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BrewDog DogTap Brewery Tour — Canal Winchester (Columbus), Ohio

Price: $10

Discover the BrewDog DogTap Brewery Tour in Ohio Step inside BrewDog’s U.S. headquarters in Canal Winchester for an energetic, modern craft-brewing tour unlike any other. The DogTap facility features a large-scale brewery, taproom, restaurant, beer museum-style displays and the world’s first craft beer hotel—The DogHouse. Tours highlight BrewDog’s distinctive brewing methods, rebellious beer culture and award-winning craft creations. Why it’s Read more…

Rhinegeist Brewery Tour — Cincinnati, Ohio

Price: $12

Discover the Rhinegeist Brewery Tour in Ohio Experience one of Cincinnati’s most energetic and innovative craft breweries with a behind-the-scenes tour of Rhinegeist Brewery. Located in a historic 1890s bottling plant in the city’s Over-the-Rhine district, Rhinegeist blends industrial architecture with modern brewing technology. Visitors explore the brewery’s production floor, fermentation halls and packaging lines, followed by tastings of their Read more…

Original Mattress Factory Tour — Cleveland, Ohio

Discover the Original Mattress Factory Tour in Ohio Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how high-quality mattresses are made during a tour of the Original Mattress Factory in Cleveland. Visitors walk through the production floor to see skilled craftspeople hand-building mattresses and box springs using traditional techniques. From quilting and foam cutting to spring assembly and final upholstery, the tour Read more…

Spangler Candy Company Tour — Bryan, Ohio

Price: $5

Discover the Spangler Candy Company Tour in Ohio Explore the home of Dum-Dums®, Saf-T-Pops® and iconic holiday candy canes with a family-friendly tour at Spangler Candy Company in Bryan, Ohio. The experience takes place inside “Spangler Candy World,” a visitor center designed to bring the candy-making process to life through interactive exhibits, production-viewing windows and hands-on activities for all ages. Read more…

Fannie May Chocolates Tour — North Canton, Ohio

Discover the Fannie May Chocolates Tour in Ohio Enjoy a free guided factory tour at the Fannie May chocolate factory in North Canton, Ohio. Visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at how gourmet chocolates are crafted, from cocoa roasting and tempering to molding, decorating and packaging. The tour includes chocolate sampling and ends at the large on-site factory store offering exclusive Read more…

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Young’s Jersey Dairy Cheese & Ice Cream Tour — Yellow Springs, Ohio

Price: $10

Discover the Young’s Jersey Dairy Cheese & Ice Cream Tour in Ohio Experience a working family dairy farm in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with a guided tour of Young’s Jersey Dairy. Visitors learn how milk from the farm’s Jersey cows becomes fresh cheese and homemade ice cream. The tour includes behind-the-scenes views of the milking process, cheese production rooms and the Read more…

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Great Lakes Brewing Co. Tour — Cleveland, Ohio

Price: $15

Discover the Great Lakes Brewing Co. Tour in Ohio Explore one of Ohio’s most iconic craft breweries with an immersive tour of Great Lakes Brewing Co. in Cleveland. This guided brewery experience walks visitors through the brewing process—from grain milling and mashing to fermentation, filtration and packaging. Along the way, guests enjoy beer samples, learn about sustainability initiatives and hear Read more…

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Airstream Travel Trailer Factory Tour — Jackson Center, Ohio

Discover the Airstream Factory Tour in Ohio Step inside the legendary Airstream production facility in Jackson Center, Ohio, where the iconic aluminum travel trailers and touring coaches are handcrafted. This immersive guided tour takes visitors through every stage of manufacturing—from aluminum shell fabrication to riveting, cabinetry, electrical installation and final inspection. It’s a rare opportunity to watch America’s most famous Read more…

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Columbus Washboard Company Tour — Logan, Ohio

Price: $10

Discover the Columbus Washboard Company Tour in Ohio Step inside America’s last remaining washboard manufacturer at the Columbus Washboard Company in Logan, Ohio. This guided tour takes you through a functioning factory where washboards are still crafted using vintage machinery, hand-assembly techniques and a variety of materials including wood, metal and glass. Visitors can watch skilled workers build each washboard Read more…

Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works Tour — Bucyrus, Ohio

Price: $10

Discover the Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works Tour in Ohio Step into one of America’s last remaining coppersmithing factories at Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works. This guided tour offers a rare look at traditional metalcraft, where skilled artisans still hand-build copper kettles, pots and specialized vessels the same way they have since the 1800s. Visitors see raw copper transformed through cutting, hammering, Read more…

Warther Cutlery & Carvings Museum Tour — Dover, Ohio

Price: $15

Discover the Warther Museum & Cutlery Factory Tour in Ohio Explore the extraordinary world of hand-carved art and handcrafted knives at the Warther Museum & Cutlery Factory in Dover, Ohio. This immersive tour highlights the legacy of master carver Ernest “Mooney” Warther, whose intricate steam engine carvings are considered some of the most remarkable wood and ivory sculptures in the Read more…

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Pearl Valley Cheese Factory Tour — Coshocton County, Ohio

Discover the Pearl Valley Cheese Factory Tour in Ohio Visit one of Ohio’s most award-winning cheesemakers with a behind-the-scenes tour of Pearl Valley Cheese in Coshocton County. This family-owned factory has been producing traditional Swiss-style cheeses since 1928. Visitors can watch the cheese vats, curd processing and packaging through large viewing windows, learn about local dairy traditions and sample a Read more…

Rookwood Pottery Factory Tour — Cincinnati, Ohio

Price: $15

Discover the Rookwood Pottery Factory Tour in Ohio Step inside one of America’s most historic and celebrated ceramics studios with a behind-the-scenes tour of Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati. Founded in 1880, Rookwood is known worldwide for its architectural tile, fine art pottery and handcrafted ceramics. This immersive tour guides visitors through the active production floor, design studios, glazing areas and Read more…

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American Whistle Corporation Tour — Columbus, Ohio

Price: $5

Discover the American Whistle Corporation Tour in Ohio Visit the only manufacturer in the United States dedicated exclusively to producing metal whistles: the American Whistle Corporation in Columbus. This engaging tour reveals how simple brass becomes precision-made whistles used by schools, police forces, coaches, safety organizations and customers nationwide. Visitors can watch machines cut, stamp, assemble and polish whistles and Read more…

Frequently Asked Questions about Factory Tours in Ohio

Are factory tours in Ohio free?

Some factory tours are free, while others may require paid tickets or advance reservations.

What are the most popular factory tours in Ohio?

The Airstream Factory Tour, Anthony-Thomas Chocolate Factory, and Libbey Glass are among the most recognized visitor experiences in the state.

Are Ohio factory tours family-friendly?

Chocolate and visitor center tours are typically family-friendly, though certain production areas may have safety restrictions.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance booking is recommended, especially for guided production tours with limited capacity.

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