Top Things to do in Ohio
Top Hotels in Ohio
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
- 2. Hilton Cleveland Downtown
- 3. Graduate Columbus
- 4. The Westin Cincinnati
- 5. Berlin Grande Hotel
- 6. Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
- 7. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
- 8. Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
- 9. Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown
- 10. 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
9 Caverns & Caves in Ohio That You Shouldn't Miss
If you are looking for an active place to stay with world-class attractions, Ohio’s major cities can satisfy any vacation desire. Each offers its own distinct flavor of fun, from professional sports – Bengals (Cincinnati), Cavaliers (Cleveland) and Indians (Cleveland again) – to museums, outdoor activities and more. One of the most famous is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. If football is your thing, don’t miss the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. For the science-minded, visit the meat eaters at the Carnivore Conservation Center in the Wilds near Cambridge, dedicated to the breeding and scientific study of endangered mid-sized carnivores. Kids will also love Planet Snoopy in Sandusky or the Columbus Zoo’s Zoombezi Bay Waterpark and Jack’s Landing rides.
Restaurants in Ohio
1. Chapel Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Old Man's Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By MentorGrl - Concord, United States
I first visited here about nine years ago with my college aged daughter. This time, I visited with my husband. This is a truly amazing Ohio attraction. The rock formations, the forest, the trails, the caves, the water falls, they are all just mesmerizing ... and it feels like you've been transported to another space and time. There is a new visitor center that features an interesting history of the park with maps, photos and details and on how the trails were developed by the Conservation Corps back in the 1930s. We only hiked from the Upper Falls to Old Man's Cave and back to the visitor center and it took a little more than an hour. You could easily spend a half a day. And because we'd like to see the Lower Falls and the Rock House, we'll be back! It is definitely worth a visit, regardless of the time of year.
3. Ash Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 520 reviews
Reviewed By jdenz01 - Saint Clair Shores, United States
This trail and location was by far my favorite. A nice plus is that the trail is wheelchair/mobility challenged friendly. The standard return trail goes up some into the hills so those that wish for that experience can have it, while the accessible trail also remains an option. It’s a pretty trail with lots of nature, and the sandy large Ash Cave is really beautiful. If you’re going to Hocking Hills, this is my number one recommendation from the few trails we did.
4. Ohio Caverns
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4.5 based on 481 reviews
Ohio's largest and most beautiful cavern. Tours take guests through two different parts of the cavern. The Historic Tour begins at the site of discovery and includes the part that was originally explored from 1897 to 1925. The Natural Wonder Tour takes guests on a 1 mile walk through parts discovered after 1925. It includes the largest stalactite in Ohio, The Crystal King, along with many other marvelous formations and colors. The Winter Tour is the only tour offered from October 1st through April 30th. It is a hybrid tour, showing guests highlights from both the Natural Wonder and Historic tours.
Reviewed By LABDRB
Neat place 1 hour or so northwest-ish of Columbus, Ohio. Kind of tucked in the middle of nowhere. Great rainy day activity!! Well run and clean. A bit expensive and surprisingly no discounts for senior citizens. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and really nice to the children on the tour. Face masks were required due to the COVID 19 pandemic. You can bring water with you in the caves and 10 or less people per tour. The gift shop was nice. Family owned, powered by solar energy. Nice picnic areas. Bring a light jacket, a bit chilly underground. But if you forget, it is not THAT cold...
5. White Gravel Mines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By HeatherinWva - Charleston, United States
This was an amazing experience! The staff were super accommodating and friendly. They go above and beyond to be sure that the people visiting have an enjoyable time. It is beautiful inside the caves. The displays are very well thought out and it's just stunning. We went on the handicap time and rode on a golf cart. They moved people through so efficiently. The driver of the cart was super nice and described different things and narrated for us. We loved it and would highly recommend to others and will attend again ourselves.
6. Seneca Caverns
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4.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Amusementparkguy - Pataskala, United States
A friend and I visited Seneca Caverns for the first time last week. I have been through other cavern systems in Ohio and other states. Knowing this is the only tourable fracture cave makes this unique. The tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable. The cavern itself is beautiful. One warning for those who wish to experience this type of spelunking......there are very narrow spaces and low-hanging rocks throughout. Some of the climbs are steep. They will tell you this before you purchase a ticket, but this type of experience is NOT for everyone. Those who are claustrophobic or cannot climb well should probably pass on the cave experience. The gift shop is nice with lots of souvenirs.
7. Perry's Cave
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By CincinnatiCeleste
We did not go in the cave, but we did do the 18 hole putt putt golf course. It really was a lot of fun. The holes were challenging and different
