Tour 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 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.
What You'll See on the Tour
- Raw brass transformed into precision whistles on original and updated machinery
- The stamping, forming, and assembly process — from flat brass sheet to finished whistle
- Quality testing — every whistle is blown and inspected by hand before it ships
- The packaging and shipping operation that sends whistles across the country and around the world
- Take home a shiny new brass whistle as a souvenir
There is no other factory like this in the United States. The process you'll see on this tour is the only place in the country where metal whistles are made.
Tour Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approximately 45 minutes |
| Days | Tuesdays and Wednesdays |
| Cost | $10 per person |
| Booking | Online only |
| Group size | Up to 30 online; larger groups call ahead |
| Location | 6540 Huntley Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 |
Tours are a good fit for families, school groups (aligned with the Ohio Grade 4 curriculum on factors of production), corporate team outings, and anyone with an interest in American manufacturing and craftsmanship.
Our Gift Shop
The gift shop is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Pick up additional whistles from our American Classic, Patriot, and Victory lines, along with lanyards, Safe-T-Tips, award whistles, t-shirts, mugs, and magnets. Prices range from $1 to $75. All items are also available at americanwhistle.com.
As Seen On CBS's Amazing America
In February 2026, CBS's Amazing America featured our factory and named Columbus "The Whistle Capital of the USA." The segment showed how nearly 70 years of American ingenuity turns raw brass into precision signal instruments — the same process you'll see on your tour.
The 36 CBS and Nexstar affiliate stations that aired the story all linked back to this location, which tells you something about how rare it is: a working American manufacturing facility making a product that has been part of daily life — on every sports field, pool deck, and school playground — for generations.
Getting Here
We're located at 6540 Huntley Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 — on the north side of Columbus, off I-71 and near the Worthington area. Free parking on-site.
If you're traveling from out of town, Columbus has a full range of accommodations, and the factory is a straightforward drive from downtown.
Book your factory tour — online booking only. Tours run Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For group inquiries over 30 people, call us at +1-614-846-2918.