The Blenko Glass Factory is one of the last handmade colored glass tableware factories anywhere in the world. You’re undoubtedly familiar with our brightly-colored, modern and stylishly designed glass, but have you ever stopped by to see how it’s made?
The good news is that we’re not so far away – a good day trip, or a relaxing overnighter – and you’ll see our history, our legacy, and our ongoing evolution all in one day! Schedule a trip for a weekday, and see our glassblowers in action from our free Observation Deck, or book a tour to get behind the scenes!
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Our historic factory in Milton, WV is a sight to behold – and our Visitor Center Museum and Gift Shop the only place where you’ll see so much of our glass in one place. Wander through our Museum or our Garden of Glass and marvel at our rich design history! Weave in and around our gift shop tables and find just the right one-of-a-kind piece to bring home. The Road from Columbus Is Not So Long!
Golly, you’re basically just down the road from us! We asked our Creative Director to put together a roadtrip itinerary with some cool stops between Columbus and Milton!
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From Columbus, it’s more or less a straight shot down Highway 35 from the south side of Columbus to Milton, West Virginia. Hop in the car and come on down - there’s plenty to see and do along the way! | |
Chillicothe Antique Emporium
Stepping into the Chillicothe Antique Emporium is like stepping back in time – a beautifully restored downtown storefront with two levels holds a cool selection of antiques and vintage, and shares a space with one of the most enviable collections of pinball machines we’ve ever seen. An old-fashioned soda fountain still serves classics, and provides a cool place for locals to hang out.
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Cooper Hollow Natural Area
Get a breath of fresh air in this quiet, but beautiful natural area! Full of old stone buildings and structures, and beautiful lake and pond views, this is a great place to get out and stretch on your way up or down to Milton!
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Bob Evans Restaurant at the Farm!
Grab lunch at the original Bob Evans Farm, Restaurant, Homestead, and Museum “down on the farm.” Yes, the original 1,000-acre Bob Evans farm. Tour Bob's first restaurant, The Sausage Shop, and continue to the Homestead Museum, log cabin village, small animal barnyard, quilt barn, and much more.
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The Mothman Museum!
West Virginians are pretty devoted to their cryptids - and nowhere moreso than at the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant! Check out the lore, the myth, the legend of our misunderstood maverick cryptid in a charming, small riverside town.
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The Mothman Statue!
(And never forget the awesome photo ops available at the epic Mothman statue downtown!)
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Old Timey Antique Mall
Just up the street from Blenko is a long-standing and wonderful little antique store that, as you might imagine, has a pretty amazing selection of vintage Blenko. It’s a great place to get the old pieces we don’t make anymore – after you’ve satisfied your shopping urge at the Gift Shop!
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