Pearl Valley Cheese in Pearl, Ohio.

There are many products proudly made in Ohio, and a number of manufacturers have public tours available. Here are some of them. Due to public health concerns, tours may be changed or cancelled at any time. Be sure to phone ahead before planning to take tours.

Airstream Factory Service Center – Free tours showing how Airstream travel trailers are constructed at Airstream Heritage Center. Tours held by advance registration weekdays at 2 p.m., 1001 W. Pike St., Jackson Center. Call (937) 596-6849 or register online.

American Whistle Corporation – Tour the only factory in the U.S. that makes metal whistles, American Whistle Corp. at 6540 Huntley Road, Columbus. The one-hour tour is $8. Book a tour at their website or call (614) 846-2918.

Anthony-Thomas Candy – Tour Anthony-Thomas Candy’s facility where mouth-watering chocolates are produced. Tours available at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1777 Arlingate Lane, Columbus. For information go to their website or call (877) 266-4921.

Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works – Tour the last hammered copper shop in America at 119 S. Walnut St., Bucyrus. Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works has been making hammered copper kettles in the same location since 1874. Call (419) 562-6891 to schedule a tour.

Columbus Washboard Company – Take a tour of the Columbus Washboard Co., the only manufacturer of washboards in America, established in 1895. A 35-minute tour shows antique presses and machinery in action, includes museum and gift store. General admission $8, seniors/active military $6, students and children $5. Four or more people required for guided tours. Tours offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays. 4 E. Main St., Logan. Call (740) 380-3828 to register.

Conn’s Potato Chips – Conn’s has more than 85 years of producing great-tasting potato chips and snacks. Free factory tours are available at 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesdays, booked in advance by calling (740) 452-4615, 1805 Kemper Court, Zanesville.

Cooper’s Cider Mill, Apple Butter & Jelly Factory – Watch apple butter being made using equipment dating back to 1867. Cooper’s Mill & Market, 1414 N. Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus.

Fanny Mae/Harry London Candy – Factory tours are available at 5353 Lauby Road, North Canton (800) 321-0444. Connect on Facebook.

Guggisberg Cheese – Visit the factory and retail store at Guggisberg Cheese, where they make award-winning Baby Swiss. Cheese-making hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. 5060 SR 557 Millersburg (Charm), (330) 893-2500.

Honda Heritage Center – Take a 2.5-hour tour of the Honda Heritage Center and auto plant. Tours on select Tuesdays and Thursdays, advance registration required. 24025 Honda Parkway, Marysville, (937) 644-6888.

Mosser Glass – Mosser Glass has been manufacturing quality hand-pressed glass products for more than 30 years. The company offers guided tours through the facility, where you will see talented craftspeople at work and learn about the process of glassmaking. Tours offered weekdays, gift showroom on site. 9279 Cadiz Road, Cambridge (740) 439-1827.

Pearl Valley Cheese – Swiss family traditional maker of award-winning cheese since 1928. Pearl Valley Cheese offers a wide variety of cheeses from fresh, local ingredients. The best time to see cheese being made is 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Free factory tours offered each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., March through December. 54760 Twp. Rd. 90, Fresno (740) 545-6002.

Rookwood Pottery Company – Rookwood Pottery Co. has been turning out beautiful pieces of art pottery and architectural tile since 1880, when it became the first large manufacturing enterprise in the U.S. owned and operated by a woman, Maria Longworth Nichols Storer. Behind the scenes tours of Rookwood Pottery are available by advance registration. Courses and workshops are also offered at the factory and flagship retail location. 1920 Race St., Cincinnati (513) 381-2510.

Spangler Candy Co. – Candy store, museum and factory tour is closed, but a new attraction, Spangler Candy World, is coming soon to downtown Bryan. The attraction will have historical displays, activities for all ages, a retail store with candy and merchandise and a big-screen tour of the factory. The company, founded in 1906, maintains a factory that produces 12 million Dum Dum pops per day. 400 N. Portland St., Bryan (419) 636-4221.

Velvet Ice Cream – Ice cream factory tours are available at Velvet Ice Cream’s headquarters at Ye Olde Mill from May through October. You can also watch the process through a glass window during weekdays. 11324 Mt. Vernon Road (SR 13), Utica (800) 589-5000.

Wilson Footballs – More than 700,000 Wilson footballs a year have been handmade by craftspeople since 1955, including the NFL’s Super Bowl footballs. Tour the Wilson Football Factory by advance registration by calling (419) 634-9901. Tour is $5 per person, cash only. 217 Liberty St., Ada.

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