Posted in Ohio July 04, 2017 by

You’ll Want To Plan A Summer Day Trip To Ohio’s Magical Butterfly House

The only thing more magical than a butterfly house is a butterfly house on Ohio’s very own island.

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 this summer. The Butterfly House at Put-In-Bay is arguably the state’s most magical butterfly house. Kids and adults alike are enchanted by this indoor wonderland. Take a look:

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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.
The Butterfly House at Put-in-Bay/Facebook
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.
The Butterfly House at Put-in-Bay/Facebook
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.
The Butterfly House at Put-in-Bay/Facebook
As you explore and examine them up close, it's fun to figure out what species they are with the Butterfly ID Chart.
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.
The Butterfly House at Put-in-Bay/Facebook
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.
Perry's Cave Family Fun Center/Facebook
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.
Perry's Cave Family Fun Center/Facebook
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.