easy
50 minutes
Suitable for most fitness levels with minimal walking on gentle slopes
Discover Ohio’s largest caverns on this guided walking tour through stunning underground formations. Finish your adventure with a relaxing day in the spacious adjacent park.
Available May 1 - September 30 • 50 Minutes • Book Now!
Embark on the Natural Wonder Tour and explore Ohio's most colorful caverns! Discover stunning geological formations as you navigate a winding path and enter through a unique sinkhole. With knowledgeable guides and breathtaking views, this 50-minute adventure promises an unforgettable experience in the largest caverns in the state.
50 minutes
Take the Natural Wonder Tour! Guests follow a winding path overlooking the beautiful valley and enter the cavern through a sinkhole entrance opened in 2012. The tour covers an area discovered in the 1920’s. Guides provide information about the geology of the cavern along with describing the variety of formations. Visitors exit 60 steps into a small building at the south end of the park. Other times, not shown online, are available.
Before and after the tour, spend time in the 35-acre well maintained park, located directly above the caverns. It contains a playground, picnic shelters, picnic areas, EV charging stations, and restrooms. There is also a gift shop located within the visitor’s center building.
Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your reserved time! Check-in at the ticket booth inside the Visitor Center. You will be given a ticket to hand to the guide upon the start of the tour. Natural Wonder Tours begin outside at the Natural Wonder sign which is just past the water tower. The tour time may vary past the time you booked to accommodate tour spacing.
Please Note: Your tour could start up to 15 minutes after your booked time.
**Other times, not shown online, are available to purchase in person.
The tour paths can be uneven and slippery, so solid footwear is important.
The cavern maintains a cool temperature year-round, so dress accordingly.
Booking early helps secure your preferred tour time and smaller group experience.
Flash photography may be prohibited inside the cavern to protect fragile formations.
Ohio Caverns was discovered in the late 1800s and is one of the oldest open-to-the-public caves in the United States.
The site promotes responsible tourism and cave preservation by limiting group sizes and educating visitors on protecting natural formations.
Provides support and grip on uneven cavern floors.
Keeps you warm inside the consistently cool cave environment.
all specific
Stay hydrated especially during warmer months while exploring the park.
summer specific
Capture the cavern’s beauty without damaging delicate formations.