That's how far underground you can take your family for an adventure without going too far from home. The Olentangy Indian Caverns are located in Delaware. It is roughly an hour from Lancaster.
Guided tours start every half an hour and are 45 minutes long. We took our two sons, five years and 10 months old, down to look at rock formations while exploring underground passages and rooms. Even though it was difficult carrying the baby on my back while going down more than 70 steps, it was well worth it to hear the stories of the Wyandotte Indians. The guide told us how they used the caverns as shelter from weather, among other things and even how a young bandit used the caverns as his escape route.
Even though it was 90 plus degrees outside the day we traveled to Delaware, it was in the mid-50's underground. So, bring a light jacket if you go. And if you are even the smallest bit uncomfortable in tight spaces, you might want to rethink going down below.
Other fun activities for the kids are available after the cavern tour. They can gem mine, play mini-golf or climb a rock wall.
You can find out more information at www.olentangyindiancaverns.com.
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