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Activities
Here at the Olentangy Indian Caverns we believe in having a fun time, so the activities are endless! Choose from a variety of fun activities to participate in individually or with the entire family!
Miniature Golf:
While visiting the caverns be sure to participate in our 18 hole miniature golf course. Based on the theme of the Olentangy Indian Caverns, this challenging 18 hole course is fun for the entire family.
$ 4.00 - per person
Gem Mining:
Everybody loves to Gem Mine. Learn the techniques of historical gem mining, as the gems appear before your eyes! Gems are uncut, unpolished and come from all over the world.
$ 5.00 - Small Mining Bag
Contains a variety of precious and semi-precious uncut, unpolished gems.
$ 6.50 - Arrowhead Bag
Contains gems plus at least one handcrafted arrowhead.
$ 8.50 - Emerald Bag
Contains several uncut, unpolished emeralds, and other gems.
$ 8.50 - Fossil Bag
Contains several varieties of real fossils, like amber and shark teeth.
Other Activities:
- Cavern Tours
- Indian Goods Store
- Playground
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
- Walking trails throughout our beautiful 42 acre site.
Within a 10 minute drive is the Columbus Zoo, Zoombezi Bay, the Soine Winery and the numerous antique shops in downtown Delaware. There is also hiking at Highbanks Metro Park, boating and fishing at the Alum Creek Reservoir, O'Shaunessy Reservoir, Delaware Reservoir, and Hoover Reservoir. Camping is available at Alum Creek and Delaware State Park.
Located within 20 minutes is the Scioto Park Leatherlips Sculpture, the Graters Ice Cream factory tour, the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Ohio Historical Center, and Ohio Railway Museum.
Within a 30 minute drive is downtown Columbus with German Village, the Center of Science and Industry, the State Capital Building and the Santa Maria.
Located 40 minutes away is the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio and the Franklin Park Conservatory.