West Liberty Attractions
The small town of West Liberty is a pleasant place and makes for a good day trip from Columbus, Lima, or Dayton. The town is located in the historical district called the Simon Kenton Corridor.
West Liberty was founded in 1817 but almost entirely wiped out by a massive fire in 1880. Located nearby are underground caverns, good fishing, camping, and canoeing.
West Liberty was founded in 1817 but almost entirely wiped out by a massive fire in 1880. Located nearby are underground caverns, good fishing, camping, and canoeing.
Ohio Caverns
Ohio Caverns, sometimes referred to as "America's Most Colorful Cavern" is the largest cave in Ohio. The caverns feature stalactite and stalagmite formations. Keep in mind that the underground temperature is cool year round a sweater is recommended.
Located on site is a gift shop, shelter and picnic tables.
Historic tours are also available by reservation.
Located on site is a gift shop, shelter and picnic tables.
Historic tours are also available by reservation.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Piatt Castles
The Piatt Castle in West Liberty is home to the houses the Mac-A-Cheek Foundation for the Humanities, more commonly referred to as MFH. The foundation hosts regular events including concerts, plays and other performances.
On display at the Piatt Castle are a variety of historical artifacts, old photographs, and other exhibits on the history of West Liberty and the surrounding areas.
All values are in United States Dollars
On display at the Piatt Castle are a variety of historical artifacts, old photographs, and other exhibits on the history of West Liberty and the surrounding areas.
Piatt Castles Company
10051 Road 47, Box 497
West Liberty, OH 43357-0497
United States
10051 Road 47, Box 497
West Liberty, OH 43357-0497
United States
Phone 1 (937) 465-2821
Fax 1 (937) 465-7774
Hours
April 17 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 30 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 11 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 12.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 11.00 |
| Child 15 & under | $ 7.00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
