Anthony-Thomas Candy Shoppes

Four generations of Zanetos candy makers have contributed to the company's success. Today, Anthony-Thomas makes millions of pounds of candy every year. Each piece is made fresh daily, always in the best of taste. In about an hour, tour groups can experience candy making from start to finish in the 152,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art candy factory. Opened in May 1995, it is conveniently located off I-270 in west Columbus, Ohio. Factory tours are open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Walk along the comfortable, glass-enclosed suspended "Cat-Walk" and observe eight lines producing 25,000 pounds of chocolates per shift. Their experienced tour guides explain each process step-by-step, from their kitchens to the final packaging. View interesting sights such as the huge copper kettles where the centers are created, and the unique silver wrapped pipes that carry liquid chocolate throughout the factory. The tour finishes in their beautiful 2,500 square-foot retail shoppe.