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Review & FAQ:

  • What are the Ohio Caverns?
    • Ohio Caverns are one of Ohio's most beautiful show caves, located approximately half an hour outside of the city of Dayton in Salem Township.
  • How were the Ohio Caverns formed?
    • The stunning cave, which is Ohio's largest cave system, is located within the Bellefontaine Outlier Devonian-age bedrock formation and was formed due to the erosion of the region's glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age.
  • What are some of the most beautiful formations inside the caverns?
    • Gorgeous crystal formations such as the massive five-foot Crystal King are showcased throughout areas such as the colorful Palace of the Gods room, the Natural Bridge pathway, the whimsical Jewel Room, and the 0.5-acre Big Room.
  • What types of tours are available at Ohio Caverns?
    • Visitors can enjoy standard Natural Wonders tours or take special tours of the cave's Historic Section, which includes the Old Cave and Reams' Cave.
  • What family-friendly activities are available at the caverns?
    • Families can also enjoy opportunities for gemstone mining at the caverns' lovely gift shop center.

2210 East State Route 245, West Liberty, OH 43357

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