Contrary to what you might think, Ohio is fun for families. (Be sure to check out this list.)

If you’ve yet to take a day trip (or week-long trip) to Put-In-Bay, we’re about to give you one more reason to do so. The Butterfly House at Put-In-Bay is arguably the state’s most magical place to play with butterflies. Kids and adults alike are enchanted by this indoor wonderland, which feels like a magical forest.

You'll take a ferry to Put-In-Bay and head toward the Perry's Cave Family Fun Center, which is where our magical destination is hiding.
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You'll find it at 979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456.
Inside, it's a magical wonderland with hundreds of butterflies taking flight all around you.
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Since 2004, this 4,000 sq. ft. aviary has been delighting Put-In-Bay visitors of all ages. Admission is $8 for adults, $4.50 for kids 6 - 12 and children 5 and under are free.
With more than 50 different types of exotic butterflies, you'll see butterflies from all around the world here.
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As you explore and examine them up close, it's fun to figure out what species they are with the Butterfly ID Chart.

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Kids will love all the fountains, colors and secret walkways within the aviary. They'll feel like they're walking through a real life fairy tale.
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From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the house's hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. In the spring and fall, the hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Before you leave, don't forget to browse through the gift shop, where you'll find one-of-a-kind items to bring home.
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It's the perfect way to remember your magical adventure.
And since The Butterfly House is on the grounds of Perry's Cave Family Fun Center, you'll want to explore the area further.
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You can check out Perry's Cave itself, mine for gems, rock climb and so much more here. There's even an antique car museum.

The Butterfly House is located at 979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456. Have you ever been here before? If so, share your photos and experiences with us!

For more magical indoor attractions, check out our previous article: You’ll Never Forget A Trip To This Underrated Natural Oasis In Ohio.

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