There’s nothing better than uncovering a hidden gem in your home state.

Most people don’t know there’s a stunning, sapphire quarry in Sandusky County. Tucked away in the small town of Gibsonburg, Ohio, you’ll find White Star Quarry. It’s a little-known diving resort that Ohio explorers will fall in love with. (And if you’d rather not scuba dive, you can always check out the designated swimming area in the summer months or have a picnic by the quarry.)

In the winter and early spring, the water at White Starr Quarry is jaw-dropping, deep blue and crystal clear. It's truly gorgeous.
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You'll find it at 901 S Main St., Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431.
As the water heats up in the warmer months, the visibility decreases somewhat, due to the added nutrients.
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However, the visibility rarely gets lower than 20 ft. and it averages in the 30 ft. - 40 ft. range, according to the quarry's website.
In the summer months, there is a designated swim area and beach available to visitors for a fee.
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The fee for ages 3-12 is $2 per person. Swimming for ages 13 and up is $4.

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The designated scuba diving area will bring out your adventurous side. It costs $20 per person per day.
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Scuba equipment, dive lights and underwater cameras are available to rent on site.
Under the water, you never know what you'll find. You'll stumble across everything from sunken boats to a friendly fish or two.
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You can even participate in an underwater pumpkin carving contest at the end of summer! (Creative bucket list item? Definitely.)
Even if you don't get in the water, the scenery alone is worth the visit.
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Bring the family along for an unforgettable picnic and let the kids play on the nearby playground.

White Star Quarry is located at 901 S Main St., Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431. For more information about the quarry and what you can do there, click here. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

And for more hidden gems in Ohio, check out our previous article: Shhh… These 17 Hidden Places Are Ohio’s Best Kept Secrets.

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