Ohio Caverns
West Liberty, OH, 54°F inside, from $25
A crystal cave beneath a Put-in-Bay winery, toured together with the wine cellar and a glass of wine or grape juice.
The story
Workers found the cave in 1897 while digging a well for the winery 40 feet above. Its walls are covered in blue celestite crystals, and the operators describe it as the world's largest geode. Tours of the cave helped keep the family winery going through Prohibition.
- Found
- 1897
History source: heinemanswinery.com.
Tickets and timing
- Adults
- $14 (includes a 5 oz glass of wine or grape juice)
- Kids
- $8 (ages 6–11), free under 6
- Hours
- Late April–late October: noon–5pm in spring and October, 11am–6pm (Sun noon–6pm) May–September.
Getting there
Heineman Winery Crystal Cave is in or near Put-in-Bay, OH.
Directions in Google MapsDistances are straight-line from each city center. The pin marks the nearest town, not the cave entrance.
Questions people ask
When was Heineman Winery Crystal Cave discovered?
1897, according to the cave's own history.
Checked on 2026-10-22 against heinemanswinery.com (Crystal Cave page). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.