Whistle Factory Tour Columbus Ohio
Welcome to the Whistle Capital of the USA
The American Whistle Corporation is the only manufacturer of metal whistles in the United States. Since 1956, we've been handcrafting brass whistles right here in Columbus, Ohio — producing over a million whistles a year for coaches, lifeguards, referees, law enforcement, and safety-conscious individuals worldwide.
As featured on CBS's Amazing America, our factory tour gives you a behind-the-scenes look at nearly 70 years of American manufacturing heritage. Come see why Columbus is known as the Whistle Capital of America.
What You'll See on the Tour
- Raw brass transformed into precision whistles on one-of-a-kind machinery designed and built specifically for our manufacturing needs
- The complete stamping, forming, and assembly process — from flat brass sheet to finished whistle
- Quality testing — every whistle is blown and inspected by hand before it leaves the factory
- The packaging and shipping operation that sends American-made whistles across the globe
- After the tour, each guest takes home a shiny new whistle as a souvenir
See the factors of production in action — land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship — on a working factory floor. View mechanical engineering at work in one-of-a-kind machines built specifically for our exact manufacturing needs.
Tour Details
- Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
- Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Cost: $10 per person
- Booking: Schedule your tour online — tours are booked online only
- Groups: Book up to 30 online; for larger groups, pay for additional guests at time of tour
- Location: 6540 Huntley Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
- Policy: Non-refundable; tours can be rescheduled within 1 week
Perfect for families, school field trips, corporate team outings, Scout troops, and anyone who appreciates American craftsmanship. All ages welcome — from preschoolers to senior citizens. Tours are tailored to suit any age group.
For Teachers and School Groups
An essential part of the Ohio Grade 4 curriculum includes learning about the factors of production involved in making goods and services. A tour of The American Whistle Corporation covers all four factors of production — land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship — in a real working factory setting. Teachers can use our factory tour as a hands-on learning experience that brings the textbook to life.
Our Gift Shop
Our gift shop is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pick up additional whistles, lanyards, rubber Safe-T-Tips™ for your whistle, Award Whistles, t-shirts, mugs, magnets, and more — priced from $1 to $75. For $3 extra, visitors can make their own custom, colorful whistle to keep!
As Seen on CBS's Amazing America
The American Whistle Corporation was featured on the nationally syndicated CBS series Amazing America with Cameron Fontana, highlighting Columbus, Ohio as the Whistle Capital of the U.S.A. Nearly 70 years of American ingenuity, one whistle at a time.
Ready to see how it's done? Book your factory tour today.
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