We’ve all heard of rock climbing courses that are indoors and cave tours that are underground, but an indoor cave? That’s a horse of a different color, but precisely what you’ll find in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the Cincinnati Museum Center, guests are invited to go on a subterranean adventure in The Cave, a two-level, indoor, 500-foot cavern that’s easily the most unique cave in Ohio.
The Cincinnati Museum Center is an Ohio treasure that literally puts visitors there, whether “there” is the moon, prehistoric times, Cincinnati in the 1800s, or…
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…inside a limestone cave!
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It’s true! The Cave at the Cincinnati Museum Center is an intricate and indoor subterranean system modeled from caves found in the region, covering two levels and 500 feet of darkened nooks, crannies, twists and turns.
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The lower trail sends you shimmying through tight corridors, while the wheelchair-accessible trail offers spectacular overlooks and opportunities for discovery, making this indoor cave in Ohio a delightful day trip for all ages.
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The immersive experience includes cascading waterfalls and cave formations such as stalagmites and stalactites!
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Everything about The Cave is designed to spark the senses, whether it’s the chilly cool of the walls or waters…
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…the tactile physicality of the limestone walls themselves…
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…and the quiet trickling of water and discombobulated echoes of voices from other places within the system.
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You might not expect to find an indoor cave in Ohio, but our state is full of surprises. Come to the Cincinnati Museum Center for a day of indoor exploration and discovery!
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Did you know about this indoor cave in Ohio? Put the Cincinnati Museum Center on your list for a fun rainy day adventure in Ohio! Visit the CMC website to learn more and purchase tickets to this only-in-Ohio attraction.
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Address: Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203, USA
