For Curious Minds
Central Ohio
Ever wondered how certain things were made?
You will come away with the answers you are so curious about!
A Chip Off the Old Potato—
guests are invited into the factory, it has been turning out its own
special version of chips for 70 years, to see how these delicious chips
are made with 50,000 pounds of potatoes per day!!
Take a manufacturing tour of the largest
contract embroidery company east of the Mississippi. See computer-driven
embroidery machines at work with over 700 sewing heads.
Tour a house made of garbage. Learn the
construction techniques necessary to build structures out of tires,
cans, bottles and mud.
Extended Safari Tour —Guided
behind the scenes look at the innovative facilities and open range animal
areas. NEW for 2007–carnivores—including cheetah, African
wild dog and hole.
Enjoy an evening meal with Chef in the
Vineyard . Enjoy wine tasting and watch as a gourmet chef prepares the
meal and flaming dessert! Learn what wines to serve and cooking techniques.
Visit a Sculpture Studio and Gallery .
From the Mold Making Room to the Wax Casting Room— learn about
the entire sculpture process. Tour the facility where there will be
anywhere from 2-12 potters working.
Visit the Longaberger Homestead to learn
how the many thousands of baskets are created here yearly. View the
entire manufacturing facility and then partake in shopping at the homestead.
Krasco Inc.—
home to the original plastic basket sleeve. Tour the plant and watch
as plastic material, derived from a patent pending process of recycled
and discarded plastic items, is shaped into the form of several household
baskets.
Learn how the United States Flag is made,
packaged and shipped all over at the World's Largest Flag Company .
Enjoy meal and a demonstration with one
of the premiere home designers. Learn how to make a gorgeous flower
arrangement while dining at the Captains House circa 1840.
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How Do They Do That?
How do they make peanut butter
and chocolates, pass laws, make flags and banners, and trim bushes
to look like people and animals? How do they put the little rubber
ball in a whistle, and fold napkins into beautiful works of art. How,
how, how? Come along and learn how!
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Look What's Poppin'
Life is poppin' in this city! Visit a museum of popcorn paraphernalia.
Explore a president's home and the largest presidential memorial outside
of Washington D.C. Visit a cider mill, a copper kettle factory and
a Vegas style musical revue.
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A Berry Good Idea
Enjoy a visit to a berry farm where gourmet products are bottled and
canned. Then, tour a European style castle built by a Civil War General.
Explore a 20,000 year old bog, a fish farm, and a heritage museum,
then dine at a dairy.
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On the Outskirts of Appalachia
Visit a toy and doll museum. Compare old mansions, including the boyhood
home of a Civil War general. Enjoy a tour and meal at a Chautauqua
style camp ground. Explore scenic gorges and waterfalls in the hills
of Ohio.
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Here's the Scoop
Tour an ice cream factory and a golf club producer. Visit a renowned
Japanese garden, an industrial museum and a glass blower. Spend time
with a master chef and learn to spice up your cooking. Finally, a
cruise around Cranberry Bog.
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Girls Just Wanna
Have Fun
Start the royal treatment at a castle for tour, high tea and entertainment.
Tour the Granville Lifestyle Museum and the Victorian undergarment
modeling show. At the Cat's Meow Village see make your own wooden
image. Play “dress-up” at a tea room. Stay at a resort with
a bed and breakfast feel. Enjoy dinner and a performance of “The
Six Ages of Women”. Taste wine, cheese, and sweets while enjoying
“Pajamas on Parade.” Tour a Victorian House and receive
gifts.
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