Customized Chocolate Adventures in Columbus

Experience Columbus offers travelers a sampler of customized chocolate experiences and getaways. Chocolate lovers can dream up their own real-life adventures as they tour factories,  participate in events, view exhibitions and sample the best chocolate that local restaurants, factoriesand bakeries have to offer.  They can even enjoy a Chocolate Lover’s getaway, complete with a chocolate massage. 

Some of the chocolate experiences visitors to Columbus can include in the chocolate adventure are 

Jeni’s Fresh Ice Creams: From Belgian milk chocolate to French dark cocoa peppermint and many other wild and wonderful creations.  Customers come from around the globe to sample a scoop of this artisan ice cream.

Pure Imagination Chocolatier: More than 50 varieties of hand-dipped chocolates, artfully hand painted or dusted with 18-karat gold, are created by chocolatier Daniel Cooper. Tours and tastings are offered in this colorful North Market location. 

Anthony-Thomas Candy Company: Feel that they’ve got the golden ticket during free factory tours, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Mozart’s Bakery and Café: A team of world-class European chefs have cooked up an authentic European café menu, with the most delectable chocolate croissants, éclairs, torts and Napoleons.

Schakolad: Yet another of the city’s incredible chocolate makers, owners Anna and Joe Stossel create hand-crafted chocolate in the old-world European tradition, in a “sweet” architectural replica of the old Union Train Station.  Visitors are unable to resist sampling as they watch gifted chocolatiers dip plump, fresh strawberry into a river of chocolate.

The Amazing Chocolate Tree Exhibition, Franklin Park Conservatory: The Amazing Chocolate Tree takes root November 12, as Columbus visitors taste the cultural importance of chocolate from ancient history to modern day.  Special programs on chocolate tasting, cooking classes and visiting chocolate dignitaries make this a must-see – and must-taste – exhibition.

Brownie Points: Recently opened store sells a delectable assortment of chocolate goodies, such as chocolate covered apples and chocolate dipped cookies. They also offer tours.

The Lofts Hotel Chocolate Lovers Package: Features overnight luxury accommodations in a  boutique hotel, champagne and chocolate nightcap, chocolate couple’s massage, rose petal turndown, breakfast, souvenir DVD of the movie "Chocolat," and more.

Ohio’s vibrant capital city is known for its unique style, an uncommon blend of neighborhoods, events, attractions and accommodations.  Free visitors guides, maps, on-line booking and complete information about visiting Columbus are available from Experience Columbus, formerly known as the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, by calling 1-866-EXP-COLS or visiting www.ExperienceColumbus.com.

Edited by Erika Wright

Photos: Courtesy of Experience Columbus and Mozart’s Bakery and Café

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