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February 2024 by Rich Robinson
Wife and I just went there on 2/10/24 and loved it clean bathroom nice gift shop friendly employees and very cool cavern
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February 2024 by Chad Jordan
Was doing a job quote. At this location to install new fence.
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February 2024 by Troy B
$24 a person is entirely too much. That would be $72 for just me and my two young daughters for 50 minutes of mediocre entertaining. You're out of your mind.
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January 2024 by Hector Bolanos
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.
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January 2024 by Rodney Dotson
Try to visit every few years.
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January 2024 by Jonatan Ortega
I had a good time with the family.
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January 2024 by Hector B.
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.
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November 2023 by Jenn G.
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.
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November 2023 by Francesca V (TheLadyWithBread)
A friend and I decided to go to the Ohio Caverns for her birthday. GPS on the way there was EASYYYYY (coming from Findlay), and GPS reception lagged right when we needed it, but then there are large signs to the caverns which provide even better direction (thank you!). Arriving, you turn into what may be a privately-owned driveway, but with an Ohio cavern archway which helped. Another sign after the driveway showed that visitors are to continue behind the house which then turns into a park scene with a gift shop on the left. Signs pointed toward the gift shop to purchase tour tickets. The tour fee was $24/ adult, $12/ child. You can buy them online or at the register in front of the gift shop. Tickets are color-coded to identify which tour group is going. There is no ticket to bring home as a souvenir for scrapbooking (unfortunately). Entry fee is ridiculous, but I guess if the costs of upkeep of the area and paying employees is what contributes to the fee then so be it because the money is being well spent keeping up the place. Park closing state 4pm, but the tour guide clarified that 4p was the start time of last tour. The gift shop, bathrooms, and park were very clean and presentable. I have been to many parks like other people and this is by far the cleanest and nicest smelling public bathroom I have ever been to. The walking trail from the exit back to the parking lot and gift shop could use more benches for those who need a rest. The entrance was straight from the gift shop, so maybe this is a winter entrance (Nov.). What would make so much sense is if entry to the cave started at the end of the park and ended into the gift shop (similar to roller coaster rides or like in Disney). Instead, you are waiting at the gift shop and you enter through the gift shop and end up at the park. Well, my friend and I took so much time at the gift shop that we did not have time to purchase what was in our baskets so we asked somebody behind the counter to hold them for us to purchase after the tour. We missed the beginning explanation of the tour because of being in the gift shop (there was a long checkout line) but no videography or touching allowed. The cavern is definitely remarkable, there were about 10 people total in this tour, one employee in the front giving information and the one employee in the back answering questions. At the end of the tour, pictures were offered , but we declined. The whole tour was a quick 50 minutes but it is definitely worth going to and experiencing yourself! At one point they turn off the lights (which I'm hoping one day will be LED) so we can experience how dark being down there is. There was a small boy with us with light up shoes so it was quite a comical experience. I 'caved' and bought about $42 worth of souvenirs (two bags of hematite for my kids, 1 small slab of which 100% no relation to the cavern, but hey, I bought what I wanted. I'm glad I didn't bring my kids because $12/pp isn't worth it if their long-term memory isn't yet established. But with the souvenirs I brought home, they were very happy to play with stacks of hematite.More like 4.5 stars because the entry fee is too high. I would've liked some more time taking better pictures too, because being with a group meant to stay with the group. Would be cooler for a self-paced guided tour option ($30), and tour rate 20$ for adults and free 12 and under. Lowering the price would let me want to come back many times with different friends being only an hour away. Suggest to offer a lowered rate for Ohio/local residents ($10), and patronage programs for those who come back and bring new visitors/friends. The gift shop is awesome but I would've liked to buy a book about the rocks and minerals being sold (if there were, I didn't see). There's nothing else close to the caverns (food/lodging). We did go to the Dragonfly Winery 15 min. to snack before heading home.
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October 2023 by iadultsohard
I went here with my family and had a blast! We are Ohio natives and have never been here before. Lots to see and do. The caverns are beautiful and well maintained. The guides were helpful and informative. They have most amnesties here and if not there is a town nearby to shop or eat if you would like. Plenty of selections. The gift shop was a fun experience for the kids too. They got to crack their own geodes open with assistance from staff.
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September 2023 by Kami S
Caverns themselves were beautiful.Historical tour gave a lot of good information. The other tour was "prettier."Your guide knowledge and pleasant.We have visited cavers before and while the caverns themselves were always nice, the area outside is usually dirty. Here, even the bathrooms were clean!!!Nice, reasonably priced gift shop.Nice family day.
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August 2023 by Douglas Hoffman
I visited a little while ago with my wife and son, and we had a great time. There are two regular tours, one historical and one more geological, and they were both great. The tour guides are well-informed and personable, the history of the caverns is interesting, and the caverns have some truly beautiful formations. At the end, they take a group photo of your party, which you can choose to buy (it's a pretty cool setting for a family photo), and then you can visit the gift shop, which has plenty of interesting things to buy. It is a kid-friendly attraction, but I recommend only taking children who are old/mature enough to not touch delicate mineral formations. My son was 11 at the time, and he really enjoyed our visit. It's a bit far from most urban areas other than Columbus and Dayton (we drove three hours from Canton), but it's really worth visiting if you've got time.
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August 2023 by Jerrod McCart
We had a blast! Would recommend to anyone wanting a different experience. Check out the souvenir shop as well! We spent about an hour and a half there and it was perfect for time. *Caution* there are a huge set of concrete stairs upon leaving the cavern.
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July 2023 by Porthos7
Excellent tour of a beautiful cave system (actually 2 different tours). Where you'll see mind boggling beautiful stalagmites and stalactites in their natural habitat. Docents are very good, and you'll need about an hour to tour ONE of the cave tours! This is NOT handicap accessible unfortunately! Go and have fun!
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July 2023 by Mina M.
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.
