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Perry's Cave Family Fun Center, Put-in-Bay, OH
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Perry's Cave Family Fun Center

979 Catawba Ave · Put-in-Bay, OH

Why you should go…

Perry's Cave anchors a small cluster of attractions on Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island), including a guided walk through the cave itself, a butterfly house, gemstone mining, an 18-hole mini golf course, and the Fort aMAZE'n maze. It's a full afternoon stop for families exploring the island.

  • #cave tour
  • #mini golf
  • #butterfly house
  • #put-in-bay
  • #island

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Perry's Cave Family Fun Center, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Outdoor Adventure

    North Coast Parasail & Watersports

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    Put-in-Bay

    Free

    A lively Lake Erie island village on South Bass Island, reached only by ferry or plane.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Put-in-Bay Tour Train

    Under $25

    Hop-on, hop-off narrated tram that loops South Bass Island in about an hour from a downtown depot, stopping at Perry's Monument, Heineman Winery and Perry's Cave.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

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    African Safari Wildlife Park

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    $25–$50

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    Greenfield Village

    $25–$50

    Walk seven historic districts with working farms, craft shops, Edison's lab and rides in a Model T or behind a steam locomotive.

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