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:


$5.00 - per person

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.


               


               




Gem Mining:

Everybody loves to Gem Mine. Learn the techniques of historical gem mining, as the gem appear before your eyes! Gems are uncut, unpolished and come from all over the world. If you like to gamble, check out our Gold Bag. One in every three hundred bags has an actual gold bar in it worth around $100.00!


$4.50 - Small Mining Bag

Mining bag contains a variety of precious and semi-precious uncut, unpolished gems.


$6.50 - Arrowhead Bag

Mining bag contains gems plus at least one handcrafted arrowheads.


$8.50 - Emerald Bag

Mining bag contains several uncut, unpolished emeralds plus other gems.


$8.50 - Fossil Bag

Mining bag contains several varieties of real fossils, like amber and shark teeth.


$10.50 - Gold Bag

Mining bag contains a SURPRISE, an arrowhead and several gems.


              

 


Climbing Wall:

Test yourself with our amazing climbing wall. After being securely strapped in by one of our employees, climb to the top using strategically placed colored hand and foot pegs. Take your time going up the wall or test yourself by going as fast as you can, either way you are sure to have fun!

*WIN A FREE T-SHIRT FOR CLIMBING OUR HARDEST ROUTE.


$6.00 - Adults (17 years and older)  *2 climbs each

$5.00 - Children (16 years and under)  *2 climbs each


                                                




Other Activities:

 
 - Cavern Tours

 - Indian Goods Store

 - Petting Zoo (Summer months only)

 - Playground

 - Volleyball

 - Horseshoes

 - 1/4 mile walking path through the woods



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 Resevior. 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.