Ohio Caverns - Open All Year

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 2210 OH-245 E, West Liberty, OH 43357, USA

Phone: +19374654017

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Misty W

Aug 5, 2022

My daughter and I had a great time in the caverns. We did both tours at $30. Or you can do individual tours for $20 each. It was very busy. The guides were great. The cool caverns were a fantastic choice on a warm summer day.

Mallanagouda Patil

Jun 14, 2022

This is one of the natural wonder in Ohio. These caverns are amazing find and very well maintained. The guide and staff are very friendly and make your caverns tour memorable. Beast thing if the cavern is that none of the food item is allowed except water. There are amazing formation of crystals inside throughout the cavern which are 3/4 of a mile. There are two tours of two different caverns. Depending on the time you can plan, each tour takes 50 mins. There is plenty of space for parking, enough place to have picnic in amazing lush greenery with nice views. If you are nature lover the. It’s must visit. 👍👍👍

Rochelle Stapp

Jun 13, 2022

Each tour is about 50 minutes and it flew by so fast! The tours are pretty frequent so I think we maybe waited 10 minutes for the next tour. This was such a fun tour and the temperature made it a great summer activity. If you have the time, go ahead and do both tours. We will definitely be back to do the historical tour. So much fun!

Riya Acharya

May 17, 2022

Good for one day trip with kids/ family. When it is hot outside inside the cave is so cool inside. A 50 minute guided tour is worth. You can also plan half a day visit. The entire trip may take no more than 3 hours including taking pictures and visiting gift store. There is a big landscape beside the gift store for children to play. They also have picnic tables. On weekends park closes at 5pm. Please bring your own water, food & snacks they dnt have a cafe there. The guide of our tour was so nice and knowledgeable. They are bunch of young kids and are very friendly. Two types of guided tour you get to choose from. We picked up the “natural” which was $20 per adult.

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Questions & Answers

Are their any bats? Any sittings?

TERRY TORRES | Dec 10, 2020
Mike Katchmar | Dec 11, 2020

Bats do NOT live in these caves.

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Do you open on memory day?

thida chheang | Dec 11, 2018
Lydia Harto | Dec 12, 2018

They are open every day all year.

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Do they still do tours if it’s raining?

Tiffany Gray | Nov 10, 2021
Tabatha Cook | Nov 11, 2021

Yes and they are opened all year around.. even if it's super cold out it's ALWAYS 56 degrees in the caverns..Have fun!

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How much is it

Scott Balazy | Dec 11, 2019
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2019

Thank you for your question! Our prices are as follows: October 1- April 30: Winter Tour $19 per Adult, $10 per Child Children 4 and under are free. May 1-September 30: Natural Wonder or Historic Tour $19 per adult, $10 per Child. Children 4 and under are free Combination Tour (Natural Wonder and Historic Tour for one price) $29 per adult and $15 per Child, Children 4 and under are free. Additional tour information is available on our website. We do not offer any discounts or online coupons. If you have any other questions, please give us a call at 937-465-4017. Thank you!

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Do we have to schedule or can we just show up before 10am? And should we show up any earlier than 10am?

Robert Stephens | Dec 11, 2018
Aaron Smith | Dec 12, 2018

Hello, I work at the Ohio Caverns. We don't open until 10 so don't show up early because the park will not be open yet. This time of year we run tours approximately every 30 minutes. Sometimes we have groups with reservations scheduled so that can delay start times for people just walking in. Also, we do limit tour size so if we fill up a tour then we move to the next time. So that would be another reason you may need to wait a little while. Thanks for your question.

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Were is Crystal King's Cave?

William Parks | Dec 11, 2018
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2018

Hello, The Crystal King is the largest known stalactite in Ohio, and is located deep inside Ohio Caverns. We offer tours daily, and they run at frequent intervals during business hours. Thank you for your question, and we hope to see you soon.

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What is the temperature inside the caverns? Will I need to bring a jacket?

John “Snoopy” Gregston | Dec 11, 2017
Barbara Lynch | Dec 12, 2017

It depends if you get chilled easily and what the temperature is outside. It is 56 degrees inside the caverns. I wore a light sweatshirt and was comfortable.

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Are you allowed baby strollers?

Vickie Dean | Dec 11, 2017
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2017

Thank you all for your answers. We do not recommend strollers, due to the fact that most of the passageways are too narrow for them. We do have a handicap accessible portion of the cavern available in the summer months, by reservation only. It is a shorter tour, but is wide enough for wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers to fit through. Thank you for your question!

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Can you go and buy the mining bags to take home?

amy Garvey | Aug 12, 2021
Cheryl Turner | Aug 13, 2021

Yes. You buy them from the gift shop.

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Do you have guided tours

Roy Ross | Aug 12, 2021
Pam Campbell | Aug 13, 2021

Yes, they're both guided tours. They have so much info on the caves very interesting for sure. I'd do both but if your only doing one do natural wonders.

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Do you have buy tickets ahead time

Barb Wyans | Jun 13, 2021
Muthukumaran Devadass | Jun 14, 2021

No.. we have to wait for 1 hour 30 minutes..so plan accordingly.

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Can we take photos with phone?

mahi reddy | Dec 11, 2019
Maxx Lackie | Dec 12, 2019

Yes, you can take pictures, but not videos

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Are the caves wheelchair accessible?

Mark Wood | Dec 10, 2020
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 11, 2020

Hello, In 2012, we opened new areas of the cavern to the public, which allows us to do two different tours in separate areas of the cavern. The Historic and Natural Wonder are the two main tours we offer, but we also offer the Limestone Tour for people with limited mobility. The Limestone Tour is the very first part of the Natural Wonder tour, and is completely handicap/wheelchair accessible. The Limestone tour lasts approximately 20-25 minutes, whereas the Natural Wonder and Historic both last closer to one hour. For those who can walk, we recommend either of our larger tours, but for those with limited mobility, the Limestone Tour is our only option. Thanks for your question!

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Are there any wheelchair accessible caves

Alicia Smiley | Dec 11, 2018
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2018

Hello, In 2012, we opened new areas of the cavern to the public, which allows us to do two different tours in separate areas of the cavern. The Historic and Natural Wonder are the two main tours we offer, but we also offer the Limestone Tour for people with limited mobility. The Limestone Tour is the very first part of the Natural Wonder tour, and is completely handicap/wheelchair accessible. The Limestone tour lasts approximately 20-25 minutes, whereas the Natural Wonder and Historic both last closer to one hour. For those who can walk, we recommend either of our larger tours, but for those with limited mobility, the Limestone Tour is our only option. Thanks for your question!

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What is the difference between the natural wonders tour and the historic tour?

Mitchell Vlack | Dec 11, 2018
Lisa Cruz | Dec 12, 2018

I recommend doing both tours. The historic give the history and understanding of the caves, the other is scenic and more beautiful.

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Do they take you inside the cave during winter hrs

cassie (That girl) | Dec 11, 2018
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2018

Cassie, Yes, we offer the Winter tour which tours the prettiest parts of the caverns. It is a guided tour and takes approximately an hour. We are open from 10 until 4 today and tomorrow. Starting Tuesday we will be open from 9 until 5 and the summer tours will be open. Thanks for your question.

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I see that still photography is allowed, however to get the best possible imsges are tripods allowed?

Jay Ryder | Dec 11, 2017
Jeremy Hawkins | Dec 12, 2017

I am pretty sure they would not allow it. Most of the tour you are moved along at a steady pace. I dont believe you would be even allowed to bring it down into the cave just like the reviewers said above due to the concern for the crystals in the cave.

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Since paths are so narrow, would a large, heavy person be unable to tour cavern ?

Susan Steelmon | Oct 11, 2021
Johanna Sexton | Oct 12, 2021

A larger person would have to turn side ways at a couple spots on the natural wonder tour. Depending on how large they may rub against the sides

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So you really have to pay or it is a donation kinda thing? It is a natural park right?

Thomas Barrett | Oct 11, 2021
Monica Scott | Oct 12, 2021

Yes, you do have to pay for tickets. I don't believe it's a National or even a State Park.

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We stop today had a gdeat time i bought a shirt and it to small is there any way i can buy one on here?

Tima Landers | Jul 13, 2021
Kim Mitterko | Jul 14, 2021

I'm sure. That would be great if they sold items online.

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How much does it cost for the ohio caverens

Laura Keener | Jul 13, 2021
Derek Grabill | Jul 14, 2021

19 for adults single tour 29 for both

How long are the tours

joe longbottom | Jun 13, 2021
Crystal Wise | Jun 14, 2021

About 45 minutes

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Is this a place where a person needing a cane to walk can go?

Rene | Jun 13, 2021
Lydia | Jun 14, 2021

I would say no, I had trouble doing it with a baby on my back, the footing is very smooth and wet if you're in the back of the group for the shorter tour you will be fine but for the longer one I wouldn't risk the 60 stairs on the way out

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What are current requirements/restrictions for COVD19?

Jon Mykrantz | Dec 10, 2020
Natasha Gage | Dec 11, 2020

We went about a month ago and everyone wore masks. The tours are in groups of about 10 people so it's relatively small. The area you wait in is all outdoors so you can stay as far away from people as you choose.

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Are dogs allowed?

Amy | Dec 10, 2020
Kurt Johnson | Dec 11, 2020

Just service dogs are allowing the caves in the stores.

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Is there coffee here?

Clare Ritzenthaler | Dec 10, 2020
George Killian Lett | Dec 11, 2020

No coffee that I could see only cold drinks and a few snacks. There was a food truck there the day we went.

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how do tours work or can you walk through a family or group at any time

Tim Foster | Dec 10, 2020
KC Ferris | Dec 11, 2020

Tours are guided and leave every 5-10 minutes during open hours. You must purchase a ticket for each person attending a your and group sizes are limited. It's best to purchase tickets ahead of time online; if you wait to purchase tickets once you arrive, you may have to wait a couple hours for a free space in a tour.

Is this pet friendly?

stephanie campos | Dec 10, 2020
Abby Brigadoi | Dec 11, 2020

No pets in the caverns.

Is food & drink available for purchase?

Debbie Robinson | Dec 10, 2020
Eric Watz | Dec 11, 2020

During #covid2020 we saw only light snacks available. Recommend to bring food as required.

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What the admission price?

Sherry Stacy | Dec 10, 2020
Petr Melimonka | Dec 11, 2020

19$ if i remember correctly.

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what is the temperature inside the caves

pauli baker | Dec 10, 2020
Ashley Mccain | Dec 11, 2020

54° all year

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Is the road there good enough for our truck and 5th wheel, measuring about 50' total? Also, is there parking for such a rig?

Angela Porterfield | Dec 10, 2020
Michael Tome | Dec 11, 2020

They have a bus entrence so you should be ok

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How much does it cost to tour?

Edith Wallace | Dec 11, 2019
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2019

Thank you for your question! Our prices are as follows: October 1- April 30: Winter Tour $19 per Adult, $10 per Child Children 4 and under are free. May 1-September 30: Natural Wonder or Historic Tour $19 per adult, $10 per Child. Children 4 and under are free Combination Tour (Natural Wonder and Historic Tour for one price) $29 per adult and $15 per Child, Children 4 and under are free. Additional tour information is available on our website. We do not offer any discounts or online coupons. If you have any other questions, please give us a call at 937-465-4017. Thank you!

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Is this handicap accessible

Cindy Knotts | Dec 11, 2019
Dianna Outten | Dec 12, 2019

Yes. There is a handicap tour

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How much is a tour?

Justin Lundberg | Dec 11, 2019
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2019

Thank you for your question! Our prices are as follows: October 1- April 30: Winter Tour $19 per Adult, $10 per Child Children 4 and under are free. May 1-September 30: Natural Wonder or Historic Tour $19 per adult, $10 per Child. Children 4 and under are free Combination Tour (Natural Wonder and Historic Tour for one price) $29 per adult and $15 per Child, Children 4 and under are free. Additional tour information is available on our website. We do not offer any discounts or online coupons. If you have any other questions, please give us a call at 937-465-4017. Thank you!

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Do you offer senior rate discount ?

Tracy Cecil | Dec 11, 2019
JD Harshfield | Dec 12, 2019

There is no senior discount.

Do you have a gift shop

Beth Couch | Dec 11, 2019
iluvmusic J | Dec 12, 2019

Wonderful gift shop. T shirts are decently priced as is everything. Snacks too

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are steps 1 flight or are there rest areas in between

teresa lorentz | Dec 11, 2019
M T | Dec 12, 2019

There are 2 different tours. The Historic Tour is single flight but not a lot to see. When it opened it was essentially gutted of everything. The Natural Wonder Tour is the best tour. It has a sidewalk leading to the entrance. However, there is a 60 step flight of stairs at the end. It is the only way out and there isn't a rest point on the steps. There aren't any rest areas during the tour, but you stop a lot during the tour. Hope this helps.

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what are the entrance fees

BtsArmy4Life | Dec 11, 2019
Wesley Estep | Dec 12, 2019

It is 19 dollars for adults or 10 dollars for ages 5-12 for either the Historic or Natural Wonders Tours. If you do the combination tour, which is both, it will be 29 dollars for adults and 15 dollars for ages 5-12.

Who is the property owner of Ohio caverns?

Amy Ballweg | Dec 11, 2019
Tony Cain | Dec 12, 2019

I believe it is under private ownership but I don't know who.

Does Ohio caverns offer veteran discounts

Judy Pelfrey | Dec 11, 2019
Ohio Caverns | Dec 12, 2019

Hello Judy, We do not offer a military or senior citizens discount at this time. Thanks for your question!

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Are dogs allow in the place?

Jorge Kornblueh | Dec 11, 2019
Susette Snowgold | Dec 12, 2019

Yes dogs are allowed, but poop courtesy is expected. Carry out your dog's waste un bags and dispose of properly. Open year round. Lodging available in town and nearby.

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Will you be open on Memorial Day and what will be the times?

Kim Magness | Dec 11, 2019
Dean Campbell | Dec 12, 2019

Yes 9-5 https://ohiocaverns.com/rates-hours/

What is the cost

Rodney Ferguson | Dec 11, 2019
Queen Mary Of Atlantis | Dec 12, 2019

Adults $19. Children 5-12 $10. Children under 5 no cost.

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What are the prices

j boz | Dec 11, 2019
Ranjan Sharma | Dec 12, 2019

I remember them being under $15 pp

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Do I have to book a tour before arriving?

Tony W | Dec 11, 2019
Paula Aiello-Grundy | Dec 12, 2019

No, we just showed up and paid our admission. Best experience of our lives. Wear comfortable shoes for walking/climbing.

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May I go into the cavern by myself without following a tour?

Tony W | Dec 11, 2019
Dean Campbell | Dec 12, 2019

No, guides in front and back, hold tour until all gather

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Are they open on Sundays?

Angela Paige | Dec 11, 2019
Marion R. | Dec 12, 2019

Yes thery are ooen. Both tours are very interesing

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where is the closest town

Amanda Huschle | Dec 11, 2019
Marion R. | Dec 12, 2019

Belkefontaine is the nearest

How much is the tours...

Harold Troxal | Dec 11, 2019
Dawn T | Dec 12, 2019

$19 for adults for the winter tour, $10 for children 5-12 Prices are different for summer tours, as more is open.

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Hello, good day, what is the price for adults and children?

Daniela Polo | Dec 11, 2019
Dennis Weidner | Dec 12, 2019

Price of the winter tour Adult: $ 19.00 Child 5-12 years: $ 10.00 Child of 4 years and under: no charge

Is it an easy walking tour. I have a little problem with stairs and steep inclines.Want to bring Grandson but a little leary.

Vicki Mangus | Dec 11, 2019
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2019

Hello Vicki, From October 1-April 30, we have one cavern tour called the Winter Tour available. It lasts about one hour, and is about 1 mile in length. There are 38 steps to enter, and 60 coming out. Neither sets are overly steep, and both have hand railings. From May 1-September 30 we have two tours available. The Natural Wonder Tour has no steps to enter, and 60 to exit. The Historic Tour has 44 steps to enter and 38 to exit. All of these sets of steps have hand railings as well. While you are in the cavern, there are no big inclines to overcome. A few slight ups and downs with the natural flow of the cavern, but nothing overly difficult. We are sure both you and your grandson would love the cavern, but understand your leeriness. If you have any other questions, please feel free to give us a call at 937-465-4017. Thanks for your question!

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Do you have camping there if so for how long and prices please.

Lexi Drake | Dec 11, 2018
Josh Grimes | Dec 12, 2018

There there are plenty of campsite campgrounds in the area I was only 8 minutes away when I went

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How much is it in the month of November

Black Moon Lilith | Dec 11, 2018
Tim Salvage | Dec 12, 2018

Yeah im pretty sure its the same price all year. The caverns themselves maintain a very consistent temperature all year long so weather/time of year really isnt an issue other than your ability to drive there

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Is there restrooms in the Ohio Caverns?

Abella Bishop | Dec 11, 2018
Angela Meadows | Dec 12, 2018

There are restrooms on the grounds, not in the actual caverns. There is no opportunity to go back to the restrooms during the underground tour.

Can I buy large flint slabs

K-hon Snakeyes | Dec 11, 2018
Eric Evans | Dec 12, 2018

K-hon, we do not have large slabs. We do have some small tumbled pieces and many other semi precious gems and minerals for sale.

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Is it build by people

Gaming With Darren | Dec 11, 2018
Lori the Herbchick | Dec 12, 2018

The entrance is man made, the cavern is left from a dried up underground river

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Is ohio caverns wheel chair accessable

Roger Johnson | Dec 11, 2018
Douglas Wood | Dec 12, 2018

Yes it has a wheel chair tour by reservation . I am not sure if it is limited to only part of the Caverns though.

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What about when it storms outside

Mike Skaggs | Dec 11, 2018
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2018

Hello, Luckily, the cavern is situated inside of a hill near one of the highest points in the state of Ohio, so we never have to worry about flooding. We are open 7 days a week, rain or shine, and run tours every 15-20 minutes! Thanks for your question!

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How much money the tickets?

francisco bear | Dec 11, 2018
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2018

Hello, In the Summer months (May-September), we offer two different tours called the Natural Wonder tour and Historic tour. Both in the cavern, just different parts of it. Prices for each tour are $17 per Adult, $9 per child ages 5-12, and kids 4 and under are free. If you would like to do both tours while you are here, it would be $29 per adult and $15 per child ages 5-12. Thanks for your question!

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How much is admission

Charlene Burdett | Dec 11, 2018
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2018

Hello, In the Summer months (May-September), we offer two different tours called the Natural Wonder tour and Historic tour. Both in the cavern, just different parts of it. Prices for each tour are $17 per Adult, $9 per child ages 5-12, and kids 4 and under are free. If you would like to do both tours while you are here, it would be $29 per adult and $15 per child ages 5-12. Thanks for your question!

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Im fairly tall 6 foot 9 and a husky fella will this be a comfortable thing for me to do? Or is it small inside

Tony Austin | Dec 11, 2018
Matt Simms | Dec 12, 2018

I'm 6 foot five I weigh 275 lb I had to duck a couple of times some a little narrow but not too bad

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Is it wheel chair accessible

Jim Whightsel | Dec 11, 2018
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2018

Hello, and thanks for everyone for your help with this question. Jennifer got the closest to the correct answer! We do have the first part of the Natural Wonder Tour that is wheel chair accessible. It is only about 15 minutes in the cavern and 5 minutes down and 5 minutes back, so about 25 minutes total time. We call it our Limestone Tour. It does have some smaller stalactites and other interesting cave formations, but does not get into the larger rooms with the best views. We do request that you call to make reservations for this tour, just so that we can have adequate staff on hand. Tours are available from 9am until 5pm daily. The cost for the Limestone Tour is $12 per adult and $9 per child. We hopes this helps!

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Are there any lockers available where we can keep our luggage ? If not, can we carry our luggage with us during the tour?

Kanupriya Verma | Dec 11, 2018
Jamie Johnson | Dec 12, 2018

No lockers. I wouldn't carry luggage through the caverns. It's wet, dirty and tight spaces. It's safe to leave luggage in your car or ask someone behind the desk to watch for you.

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The admission of $17 is plus the guide tour, and haw long is this tour. Thank you

Isabel Kohn D.D.S | Dec 11, 2018
Randi Sliter | Dec 12, 2018

Between and hour and an hour and a half.

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Do they give a veterans discount?

Phil Verhoff | Dec 11, 2018
Doris Spence | Dec 12, 2018

No discounts. However what is the difference in the price between veterans combo packs and the gulag combo pack prices.

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I just need to know if the winter tour is worth it. I want to see the crystals and the huge crystal that is shown online.

Wes Dees | Dec 11, 2018
Kaylie Deardorff | Dec 12, 2018

The winter tour uses a different entrance, but it's still worth it. You still see the "king carrot", it's about midway through the tour. You will also see all 3 "rooms" full of crystals. It's all beautiful and totally worth it.

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How long does the tour take?

Ann Allenbaugh | Dec 11, 2018
Pam Dankworth | Dec 12, 2018

Is there restrooms

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Is there a military discount ?

HammerCG59Vet | Dec 11, 2018
Wes Dees | Dec 12, 2018

Not like it's a resteraunt. . .

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Are you open during the week in the fall, or just weekends?

Steve Cihla | Dec 11, 2017
Ohio Caverns - Open All Year (Owner) | Dec 12, 2017

We are open every day, year round, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Our hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm May-September, and 10:00 am-4:00 pm October-April. Our tours are ran periodically throughout the day. Thank you for your question!

How much does it cost at the caverns

AJ'S CORNER | Dec 11, 2017
Josh Rawdon | Dec 12, 2017

Adults: $17 Kids 5-12: $9 Kids under 4: free

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How far away is this site from Angola indiana. How much does it cost and what age

Lexi Myers | Dec 11, 2017
Sharon Foley | Dec 12, 2017

Please use their website for age and cost. I don't recall. Perhaps you can get the distance from Google maps or Mapquest for distance. I'm not familiar with Indiana.

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