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.
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.
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!
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
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