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How Did They Do That?

Ever wonder how the ball gets inside a whistle or how the filling gets inside chocolates? Find out the answers on a special behind-the-scenes tour designed to reveal the tricks of “how did they do that.”

Day One

Lunch | With help from master chefs at The Kitchen, create an Italian lunch party. Prepare a complete meal, and when the table is set, dig in!

Afternoon | Explore the shop at Krema Nut Company, where nuts have been hand roasted and made into peanut butter for 100 years. Then, take a lesson in how essential oils are blended to create custom scents at Glenn Avenue Soap Company.

Evening | Spend the evening in Old Worthington. Explore the downtown's boutiques or stop in for a glass of wine at House Wine.

Day Two

Morning | Learn how chocolates are made at world-famous, family-owned Anthony-Thomas Candy Company

Lunch | The best in Amish cooking shows how “comfort food” got its name. Savor a family-style buffet at Der Dutchman

Afternoon | The American Whistle Corporation, America’s only metal whistle manufacturer, reveals how these legendary whistles are made. Then, get a look into Ohio’s history from the ice age to today at the Ohio History Center.

Evening | Head out on a Columbus Food Adventures tour where beer and history collide, or discover the intricacies of vodka, gin or bourbon making at Watershed Distillery. Afterward, enjoy unparalleled views of the Columbus skyline with dinner at The Boat House at Confluence Park. Or, explore the city’s great neighborhoods — like the Short North Arts District or German Village — for a memorable dinner on your own.

Day Three

Morning | Begin the day discovering the charm and history of Columbus on a SegAway Tour

Lunch | Before heading home, make a stop at Mrs. Turbo’s Cookies, a retro 50’s pinup themed bakery, famous for delivering all-natural, gourmet treats made from scratch, including their delicious whoopie pies! Or visit the Honda Heritage Center, a free museum that showcases the success of Honda in North America.

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Marie Kuess, ECI Sr. Program Manager