Ohio Caverns - Open All Year

West Liberty is home to the caves, which have long been considered a spot "where nature sculpted a fairyland."

According to the book "Ohio Caverns, Ohio's Outstanding Natural Wonder," the caves were found by accident in 1897 by 17-year-old Robert Noffsinger. Curious about a sinkhole and how swiftly rain drained into it, the youngster proceeded to dig and discovered a crack in the limestone bedrock. He was the caves' first visitor.

Tours take visitors into two sections of the cavern. The Historic Tour starts at the discovery location and encompasses the region that was first investigated between 1897 and 1925. The Natural Wonder Tour takes visitors on a mile-long stroll across areas discovered after 1925. It has The Crystal King, Ohio's tallest stalactite, and many other amazing formations and hues.