The Winery And Underground Cave In Ohio You Have To Visit

You wouldn't really expect to find the world's largest geode hiding beneath a winery, but that's exactly what you'll find on South Bass Island.

Put-In-Bay, Ohio is home to a one-of-a-kind winery and natural wonder called Heineman's Winery and Crystal Cave. It's a must-visit if you spend a weekend on the island and the perfect day trip destination if you only have the afternoon free. Both a winery and a cave, this is one attraction that belongs on every Ohioan's bucket list.

Tucked away on South Bass Island in Put-In-Bay, Ohio is Heineman's Winery and Crystal Cave, and it's a truly unique attraction.

You'll find it at 978 Catawba Avenue, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456.

With ideal soil and quality grapes, some of Ohio's best wines are made on the Lake Erie Islands. The sweet wines here are particularly exceptional.

For a complete wine list, click here.

A tour of the facility shows you how these award-wining wines are made and bottled. You'll also want to take a tour of Crystal Cave while you're here.

Why exactly is there a natural wonder attached to a winery, you ask? Well, it all started in 1897 when workers discovered Crystal Cave while digging a well for the winery.

Crystal Cave is 35 feet below the surface and is about 12,000-15,000 years old. It's a truly unique natural wonder that you have to see to believe.

Today, you can tour the cave for $8 per person and $4 per child every day from early May until late September, according to the winery's website.

What's so special about this beautiful cave is the fact that it's the world's largest celestite geode.

The cave is made up of celestite crystals ranging anywhere from 8 to 18 inches long. As you walk through it, you'll feel like you've entered another world.

Outside, you can enjoy your wine in the wine garden. It's the perfect way to sit back and truly take in the experience.

For more information about Heineman's Winery and Crystal Cave, click here.

Crystal Cave and Heineman’s Winery is located at 978 Catawba Avenue, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456. Have you ever been here before? If so, share your experiences and photos with us!

For more one-of-a-kind wineries in Ohio, click here. For more natural and manmade wonders in Ohio, be sure to check out our previous article: 12 Marvels In Ohio That Must Be Seen To Be Believed