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Gemstone Mining

Gemstone Mining

Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center offers many fun activities under one roof. Visitors can easily spend the entire day here. Gemstone Mining is one of the more unusual activities. Just like prospectors of yore, you can mine for treasures. Purchase a bag of rough mix and take it over to the mining area. Let water rush over the mix and start panning. Gems and fossils will magically appear! You get to keep your treasures to remind you of this special activity. Gemstone Mining is a treat for the whole…

Aquatic Center

Aquatic Visitors Center

The Aquatic Visitors Center looks to spark the love of nature and fishing in kids and adults of all ages. Made possible by the Ohio Sea Grant, this freshwater field laboratory is full of educational exhibitions, and hands on activities. Additionally, it has its own fishing pier! Kids under 16 can fish for free. With fishing gear provided by the ODNR Division of Wildlife, children not only perfect their skills, they also learn about the food web and the invasive species in the lake. Gobies are invasive and if caught…

Crystal Cave

Crystal Cave

The Crystal Cave is unique to Put-in-Bay, so be sure not to miss it during a vacation to the island. Located on the site of the Heineman Winery, this geological treasure pairs well with a visit to the Wine Garden at the Winery. Wine and crystals are a great combination. The Crystal Cave is home to the world’s largest geode. The crystals are up to 3 feet in width and the walls are covered in strontium sulfate, a bluish mineral called celestite. These crystals can range anywhere from 8 to…

Antique Car Museum

Antique Car Museum

Here’s a fascinating fact about Put-in-Bay that we’d bet you didn’t know. The island is home to more antique vehicles per capita than anywhere else on Earth! With that in mind, there’s no doubt you’ll catch a glimpse of a few over the weekend. If you love old cars though, you can’t miss the Antique Car Museum. At the Antique Car Museum you can see some of the finest vintage vehicles on the island, as well as old gasoline memorabilia and antique road signs. The Antique Car Museum is dedicated…