13 Stunning Ohio Caves You Can and Should Explore

Rock House

Hocking Hills State Park - OH 56, Logan, 740-385-6842
Rock House is the only full cave in Hocking Hills State Park, and the only one to feature naturally-made Gothic-Arched windows. It’s stellar main archway will leave you breathless. The drive from Cleveland is about three hours, then take the Rock House Hiking Trail.

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Rock House

Hocking Hills State Park - OH 56, Logan, 740-385-6842
Rock House is the only full cave in Hocking Hills State Park, and the only one to feature naturally-made Gothic-Arched windows. It’s stellar main archway will leave you breathless. The drive from Cleveland is about three hours, then take the Rock House Hiking Trail.

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Crystal Cave

978 Catawba Avenue, Put-In-Bay, 419-285-2811
What you need to know is there’s a winery here, Heineman’s Winery, that’s been around since the late 1800s. But before you drink all the wine, do go down to Crystal Cave and look at the celestine crystals. They’re magical. The ride from Cleveland takes about two hours and includes a ferry to South Bass Island.

Crystal Cave

978 Catawba Avenue, Put-In-Bay, 419-285-2811
What you need to know is there’s a winery here, Heineman’s Winery, that’s been around since the late 1800s. But before you drink all the wine, do go down to Crystal Cave and look at the celestine crystals. They’re magical. The ride from Cleveland takes about two hours and includes a ferry to South Bass Island.

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Ohio Caverns

2210 E. State Route 245, West Liberty, 937-465-4017
At the Ohio Caverns, explorers traverse more than 100 feet underground through two miles of colorful and Mars-like rock formations. The cavern remains a cool 54 degrees all year round so do remember to bring a jacket. The drive is about three hours away from Cleveland.

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Ohio Caverns

2210 E. State Route 245, West Liberty, 937-465-4017
At the Ohio Caverns, explorers traverse more than 100 feet underground through two miles of colorful and Mars-like rock formations. The cavern remains a cool 54 degrees all year round so do remember to bring a jacket. The drive is about three hours away from Cleveland.

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Ash Cave

Hocking Hills State Park - OH 56, Logan, 740-385-6842
This is the place to get lost. Take the dog and your lover and go get caught up in the majesty of this overhanging cave. The worse the weather, the fewer tourists you’ll have to deal with along the trail. Part of the Hocking Hills State Park system, the drive from Cleveland is about three hours. Then take the Ash Cave Hiking Trail.

Ash Cave

Hocking Hills State Park - OH 56, Logan, 740-385-6842
This is the place to get lost. Take the dog and your lover and go get caught up in the majesty of this overhanging cave. The worse the weather, the fewer tourists you’ll have to deal with along the trail. Part of the Hocking Hills State Park system, the drive from Cleveland is about three hours. Then take the Ash Cave Hiking Trail.

Seneca Caverns

15248 E Township Rd. 178, Bellevue, 419-483-6711
The Seneca Caverns won’t be open again until May 6, but the glorious space, with it’s seven explorable levels, is still very much worth the mention. There’s an underground river to see, after all. The drive is about one hour and 20 minutes away from Cleveland.

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Seneca Caverns

15248 E Township Rd. 178, Bellevue, 419-483-6711
The Seneca Caverns won’t be open again until May 6, but the glorious space, with it’s seven explorable levels, is still very much worth the mention. There’s an underground river to see, after all. The drive is about one hour and 20 minutes away from Cleveland.

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