Posted in Ohio Nature October 19, 2016 by April Dray

Most People Don’t Know Ohio Is Home To This Magnificent Natural Wonder

Ohio is home to some pretty impressive natural wonders, but many of them are little-known. Crystal Cave on South Bass Island is a hidden gem that most people don’t about. Imagine a cave of nothing but celestine crystals. Pretty cool, right? In fact, Crystal Cave is the largest known geode in the whole world—and it’s hiding right here in the Buckeye State. Take a look:

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

Why exactly is this 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.

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.

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.

For more information about Crystal Cave, check out the video below:

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

And for more natural and manmade wonders in Ohio, be sure to check out our previous articles, 12 Marvels In Ohio That Must Be Seen To Be Believed and 7 Wonders Of The World That Are Actually Right Here In Ohio.