We really enjoyed our visit to the beautiful Ohio Caverns. As it is now the winter season, the tours changed over and they offer a single tour that covers both the history and geology of the cave (during the summer each topic has its own tour). It was a nice combination that covered a lot of interesting tidbits and let us see the wonderful formations around the cave. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Above ground, they have turned the area into a very nice park area with a shelter house with picnic tables, a small playground, and a gem mining area, plus plentiful green space. The restrooms are clean. The visitor's center houses the ticketing area and gift shop. This is a very nice place to explore! read more

What a cool spot!! The tour was excellent the guides were knowledgeable and fun! My kids had a great time. It was magical and the gift shop had some wonderful treasures to enjoy as well! read more

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Very cool place. Our family all enjoyed it (grandparents, parents, toddler). Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy going. Really organized operation. Bathrooms were very clean and we enjoyed the park onsite. Nice grassy areas throughout where we enjoyed throwing a football around. read more

Ohio Caverns - Parks Near Me - West Liberty, Ohio

Amazing to see these natural wonders. Our guide Haley was knowledgeable and answered our questions. We came on a Sunday and joined the first tour so it wasn't busy at all. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the area. read more

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Super pretty caverns! The pricing for a tour isn't bad. The tour is kind of short but you see lots of beautiful formations. They don't compare to Kentucky but it's still great to see and explore. read more

Ohio Caverns - Parks Near Me - West Liberty, Ohio

Everything was awesome from the tour guide to the cave to the EXTREMELY affordable gift shop - high recommend read more

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The tour was a lot of fun and the caves are really interesting to see. Guide answered our questions and made the experience fun. read more

Ohio Caverns - Natural Wonder Tour View - Parks Near Me - West Liberty, Ohio

This was a fun day trip. The weather outside wasn't great, but underground it was just fine. We had a very short wait and they got us in there in just a few minutes. They went slow which works fine for me because I'm a little bit slow and I wanna take my time. Had some beautiful stuff things you'd never see. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The gift shop has a ton of rocks and geology stuff. Good science stuff. It was a good slow leg exercise and a lot of fun. read more

Various awesome aspects of Ohio Caverns! The Caverns are beautiful! The tour guides are knowledgeable and hardworking. The cost of the tour tickets is a little steep. The gift shop is awesome! Lots of fun and unique items! Also, the prices weren't too terrible. The special photos they take in the cave for you are absolutely worth it and they are only $10 in the most beautiful sleeve!!! The panning activity is super cool! They have different priced bags of rocks and you pan the dirt off to find beautiful polished stones. The smaller bag is $6 which is a complete bargain for the experience and the stone! Do the activity!!! My only caution, the cavern does get narrow and low in places. Also, there are 60 concrete stairs at the end of the cavern exploration. If you or your party have struggling health challenges this might not be the activity for you. I highly recommend. read more

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Here's the deal: I totally expected an overly commercialized, in your face, cheesy, subpar experience. And that was not the case at all. Yes, there is the obligatory gift store, but there are added touches like the EV charging stations, solar panel array and signed tree trail that I totally appreciate. And that doesn't even include the caverns. Wow, just wow. Really beautiful. My teen boys actually thought it might have been better than Mammoth Cave. We decided it was just a different type of experience. But if you are into stalactites, stalagmites, columns and soda straws this is for you. If you like to take pics, I suggest staying towards the back so you can take your time. I had a young girl breathing down my neck, til I asked her family to pass. Since this is the off season, I will be interested to return during the main season for a different tour, BUT it was pretty nice to be there without crowds. read more

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We were very surprised at how interesting the natural wonder tour was. Not sure exactly what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised at the knowledge of our tour guide and the beautiful cave formations we saw. There were many stalagmites, stalactites, soda straws and columns. The tour takes approximately 50 minutes and from the time one enters until exiting - there are formations. read more

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The caverns were very neat and only a short drive from Columbus. Polite and friendly staff. Our tour guide Candace did an amazing job. We found something for everyone in the gift shop. Very reasonable prices for the tour and gifts. You can purchase cavern tour tickets online. We were fortunate to arrive at a time where walk in slots were available. Well worth the trip. read more

Ohio Caverns - Ohio Caverns Historical Marker - Parks Near Me - West Liberty, Ohio

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Very cool experience! Our guide Logan was very nice and answered all my questions. He took a cool photo of my and my friend that captured a cool part of the cavern!! read more

Great way to spend a couple hours in mid-Ohio, even if you have to drive a bit to get there. Beautiful area for a picnic before/after the tour. My family did the Natural Wonders tour and it was really cool. I wish it were longer than 50 minutes, but it was still very interesting. Our guide, Anna, was great - very personable, knowledgeable, and funny. Great job! read more

Ohio Caverns - Natural Wonders Tour - Parks Near Me - West Liberty, Ohio

Saturday July 9th, Hubby Tony and I went to the Ohio Caverns located NW from Columbus Ohio. It's really near West Liberty, Ohio. We arrived around 9am when they opened and bought our tickets for the First Tour of the day for Natural Wonders Tour. It started about 930am and cost $40 for both of us. The tour was led by Ben and there was about 12 of us on the tour. This cave was AWESOME!!! LOTS OF RAINING INSIDE AND CONSTANT 54 DEGREES. THE RAINING IS CONSTANT DRIPPING from the cave called Kisses which brings you good luck...if so I was dropped on about 100 times!!! More luck for me!!! The cave was about an hour long. Enjoyed it tremendously and loved it. There is a great gift shop, picnic tables some with shelters. Definitely would go again and highly recommend. Loved it!!! read more

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We took a pit stop at Ohio Caverns on our recent vacation in Ohio. My kids are under 10 and this was a perfect activity for both of them! We did the Natural Wonder tour, though my husband and I would have preferred the Historic Tour, this one suited our kids better. The cavern is very cool! It's well lit so we were able to see beautiful crystals and formations like stalactites and stalagmites. We grabbed some cheap sweatshirts at a local Walmart for the kids to wear in the caverns. Wear closed toed shoes as well as there are lots of puddles. There is a great little picnic area and playscape for kids. My kids collect pressed pennies and really loved that there was a machine here. Everything is super clean and well maintained! The grounds are pristine. It was an awesome little stop. read more

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Informational and fun tour! We had a great time walking through the caves with our tour guide and about 12-18 others. We were able to take pictures and even get a souvenir photo taken that was $10 and worth it :) gift shop was nice with a lot of great rocks and minerals for a good price. Took about an hour to get through the tour. Once we arrived and had our tickets, we waited 15 mins for our tour and were able to enjoy the vast scenery. Not the best if you're claustrophobic, and I think I heard our tour guide say they have a special path if you're in a wheelchair (I could have misheard). Did the natural wonders tour but might have to go back one day to do the historic tour. read more

Ohio Caverns - Parks Near Me - West Liberty, Ohio

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This is a really cool place to visit. We did the Historic tour. It takes about an hour and it is super cool. If you're taller or bigger (like me), there are some low hanging and skinny areas, but it was still a great tour. All tours are guided and our guide, Kylie, knew her stuff and gave a great tour. It's cool (literally) to be that far under ground and not in total freakout mode. They also offer another tour that has more gems, but that will be another day. read more

Not for those with claustrophobia, but the tours are quite long and the guides make sure everyone can hear everything- even having 2 guides in more narrow pathways. read more

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Nice cave system, very impressive. I have been to a bunch of different caverns around the U.S. and this one was one of the more expansive ones that I have seen. It's surprising to see just how far you have traveled underground when you come out at the end point. The cave bacon lacked some redness to it, but the Crystal King was rather impressive and so was the xenomorph egg looking thing. Also, the floating pillars were unique and something I had not seen before. It's out in the middle of nowhere, but a very worth-while trip. read more

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This place is truly an Ohio wonder! We were only able to take the Natural Wonder tour due to the timing in which we made it there. But the experience was no less than magical. Being able to walk through the caverns and still learn so much about the different crystals was so fun! All of my children ages 7-15 enjoyed the tour and said they learned quite a bit. Our plan is to make the other stops and visit the other Ohio caverns after this amazing visit. Oh and our tour guide was also a joy! She was very knowledgeable and engaged with all my little man's questions . read more

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We took our grandkids here to see the cavern. Most of this cavern remains intact and little people damage was observed. Our tour guide was knew her way and was loud enough for all of us to hear. There are a few options for tours, we took the Natural Wonder tour. They have poured cement on the floor so it's easy walking. There is a gift shop with all kinds of rocks & fossils. You can also buy a bag of sand that contains lots of minerals & rocks. There is a sluce outside for washing the material and discovering the contents. read more

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Ohio Caverns is a must-see if you're in the area! I would recommend both the Historic and the Natural Wonders tours, as you get to see different parts of the caverns. The tour guides were very informative, tours were well organized, and I felt we really got our money's worth. Also, you can buy tickets online. Note - the caverns can get super narrow, so this definitely isn't for the claustrophobic. But I did personally feel like there was plenty of space to move. In the Historic Tour, they walk you through the history of when the caves first opened and you get to view some "historic graffiti" as they call it, which were signatures of the first tourists. There are also cool "tiger stripe" markings in the caverns. The Natural Wonders Tour takes you to some breathtaking stalagmites and stalactites. Pictures can't describe how incredible it looks! read more

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What a fun place for a little adventure! This place is about 50 minutes away from Dayton and provided the perfect escape for our family. We visited twice over the course of late summer. The first time, just our family and second time when we had friends visiting from CA. Both times we paid for the basic tour. Hearing it a second time allowed me to pick up details I didn't the first time around. It also allowed me to really appreciate the amount of time it has taken this structure to form. Pretty amazing! Both tour guides were great! As well as the gift shop, mining and little playground by the entrance. This place is great for the whole family. The only heads up - when you're inside the cave, you're NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE WALLS. Because if any of the structures are broken (and then they can be with the slightest touch), you will be fined a ton of money by the state. So if you have little ones who are in the phase where they simply can't control themselves, skip the tour and save it for later. read more

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Whats there to say about caves? They're wicked cool. If you aren't claustrophobic this is a must do. We did both tours and I think its worth the money but if you wish to only do one I would pick the Natural wonders over the historical tour. Cost the 3 of us $89 I believe for both tours and took about 2 hours. I have RA the tours were fine but at the end of the natural wonders tour there is a very steep staircase...A LOT of steps. This could be a problem for some. I just stayed at the back of the pack so I could climb up at my own pace. This place is really in the middle of no where and on really nice property. It was raining when we went but they have a beautiful hillside that would make for a great picnic spot and a nice big pavilion. There are zero restaurants in the vicinity. Pack a picnic and make a day of it! read more

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Tours are on a first come, first serve basis; even if you purchase tickets online ahead of time. We waited approximately an hour and a half on a Sunday for our tour to run. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Though you can come here all year, this would be a great spot to cool off in the summer. The caves are roughly 56 degrees year round. I probably should have paid attention more in science class to properly describe the caves. Summarized for those of us that did not pay attention, the caves are beautiful, and there are lots of things that have been forming for thousands of years. It's a must see! As others have noted, the tours do end with a 60 stair near vertical walk out of the caves. read more

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PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY NOW! Ohio Caverns is worth it. We stopped and explored this almost Hr long tour and discovered a Ohio hidden gem of an attraction. It was a VERY Hot day, so I was shocked with how COLD it was inside the caverns; but it was so amazing to see the what is under our feet below. the earth is truly magical. Ohio Caverns is well marked, and the location is in perfect shape. You can tell the staff really enjoys their jobs and takes a lot of pride. The tour guide are amazing. They were able to answer all questions anyone could ask. They assign you and your party to a tour number and meeting spot. They also kept group sizes smaller during Covid to keep you safe. Due to the smaller groups there was a longer then normal wait for the tour to start. Partner and I both worn mask, as well as the tour guide. Restrooms and picnic areas were very clean!! Partner and I went to the local Subway, grabbed lunch and ate it in the picnic area while waiting for our tour to start. It was nice day trip from Columbus OH, and will be returning to explore the other caverns. read more

These caverns are much more interesting than most others. It was $20 for the historic tour, $20 fir the natural wonder/geology tour, or $30 if you took both at once. If you only do one tour then do the geology one, unless you have small kids then take the historic one. The tours take different routes and the geologic one has more crystals. I say do not bring small kids because the oil on our skin stops the crystal growth for 50-100 years and also permanently stains the crystal. You aren't suppose to touch anything in either tour, but if you have skins that love to touch and don't understand no then they could single handedly destroy an entire cavern of crystals. Both tours were great and very interesting. They also are fully solar powered, have picnic areas, and nice bathrooms. The caves are all 54° so it felt nice down. It can be pretty tight in some areas and low in others so no strollers, no wheelchairs, and watch uour head. If you are in a wheelchair then they offer a special accessible route separately. They also have charging for EV vehicles! read more

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What a great tour and well worth the drive and price of admission. They also have a great gift shop and a place for the kids to pan for gems. Some of the stalagmites/stalactites started forming over 200,000 years ago! read more

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Fair prices, amazing experience. We did the Natural Wonders tour. Our guide was very sweet and informative. Staff is extremely attentive and ensures that everyone on the tour is taken care of. The caverns themselves are beautiful. read more

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Had a great time ! The price was fair for the experience. We did the natural wonders tour and each of my girls did a six $ mining bag. Would definitely recommend. The staff was so polite and friendly ! read more

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Amazing!! Can't believe it took me nearly ten years to get here. I went with a couple friends and it was a blast though one tour guide got annoyed with us for being too loud and not keeping up with the group (fair, I guess). It was wonderful seeing all the awesome crystals and seeing the "dirty crystal" (no touching, that's why it's dirty!!). The caverns were cool which was great because outside was sweltering that day. Oddly there was a drone flying overhead outside for some documentary about the caves (so guess that'll usually not be part of the experience). Highly recommend! read more

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Went to Ohio Caverns for my one year anniversary. It felt like a long drive from Columbus but it was worth it. They do multiple tours a day. Our tour guide was straight and to the point. He started to loosen up as the tour went along. By the middle of the tour our guide was a lot of fun. They have a fun gift shop to take some souvenirs home with you. There are some really steep stairs to get into and out of the caverns. Those who have trouble with stairs should be aware that there is about 60 steep steps that will need to be climbed. The caverns are fun and beautiful. It was a good way to spend the early afternoon. read more

We loved this gem ! We did the natural wonder tour. Our tour guide explained the history of the caverns and had a great knowledge of the information about the caverns and the process it takes for the crystals to grown. This is a great quick trip that families would enjoy. They are very strict about absolutely NO touching the crystal formations. This rule (which your guide will explain further ) is in place because the crystals can be fragile and further more, stain from the inside out because the oils on our skin. I felt in appropriate to add so that parents can take that into consideration when bringing younger kids here who might have a had time not being tempted to touch the crystals in this beautiful cave. read more

The Natural Wonder tour was fabulous. It was amazing to see all the crystals in their natural form. It was disappointing that the group on our tour was so large, with 20 or so people. The large group did not allow for everyone to hear the tour guide and made the tour not as enjoyable as it should have been, especially for the cost of the tour being $24 a person. read more

The tour guide Jared did amazing! It was just my family of 4 (including a 3 and 1 year old) and he was great about catering the tour to the dynamic of our group. The caverns were very colorful and had some awesome crystals; worth the ticket cost! I'd like to come back to maybe do the tree tour and outside gem mining once it gets warmer! read more

Everyone should do this at least once. It feels like a whole different world down there! The tour guide we had, a young man, was knowledgeable and a bit campy, in the fun way that tour guides can be. He was clearly extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the caverns, which made the tour excited about them as well. I absolutely left the tour smarter than when I came in. I thought the tour was a bit pricey at first, but it was worth it! This is a must for any nature lover. Beautiful, serene, and just a little creepy. read more

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Super awesome tour. It seems out of nowhere but it was good experience. Amazing N beautiful!!

As Michiganders, we came across the caverns on a complete whim while browsing Yelp, but I am so glad we did. The caverns were a bit out of the way from our original destination, however, the tour through the cavern was delightful, and our guide was extremely friendly, yet not overly informative. Overall, the tour lasted about an hour, and it was a nice break from the summer heat. I would highly recommend this stop to anyone passing by. It was enjoyable and affordable, and the caverns were just beautiful. read more

Went here for a visit on Father's Day. Took the natural wonders tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the cavern trip. It was very nice. Waiting for the trip took some time they have a great gift shop but they could use a cafe for drinks and snacks I think it benefit the experience. But they are professionals and put on a good show. read more

Ohio Caverns - Soda crystals - Parks Near Me - West Liberty, Ohio

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