Perry’s Cave & Family Fun Center
979 Catawba Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Get Directions / 419-285-2283 / view websitePerry’s Cave is a natural limestone cave steeped in historical tradition and a registered Ohio Natural Landmark. The discovery of the cave, in 1813, is credited to Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the battle of Lake Erie. The cave is 208 feet long by 165 feet wide and lies 52 feet below the surface of South Bass Island. View stalactites, stalagmites and cave pearls on the cave’s walls, ceiling and floor created by heavily encrusted calcium carbonate deposits from centuries of water dripping from the ceiling. The temperature remains in the vicinity of 50° year-round.
Descending from the shop area, tours are at frequent intervals. The average tour takes 15-20 minutes, but you may need to allow longer because our courteous and knowledgeable guides talk to you, not at you. Light wrap and comfortable walking shoes with rubber soles are suggested.
Put-in-Bay Family Fun Pack
Purchase this Package at the Miller Ferry Catawba Dock ticket booth or at the Depot, downtown Put-in-Bay if you are already on the island.
- Round Trip tickets aboard Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay
- Downtown Bus
- Narrated Island Tour Train
- Perry’s Cave
- The Butterfly House at Put-in-Bay
- War of 18 Holes Miniature Golf
- Antique Car Museum
- Heineman’s Winery Tour
- Crystal Cave
- Lake Erie Island’s Nature & Wildlife Center
Adult (12 years & up) $62
Child (6-11 years) $33
Family Fun Packs available Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Monday.
Allow 5-6 hours to enjoy this package. Fun Packs are sold until 1pm daily.
The last tour train runs at 5:15 pm.
Call 419-285-4855 for further details.
See our Attractions Page and Kid’s Page for more Family fun.
