Dublin

Dublin is an upscale suburb in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio that is about 20 mi (32 km) northwest of Columbus.

Understand

Dublin is home to more than 49,000 people (2020), and is one of the largest suburban communities in Columbus. Dublin is also the headquarters of Wendy's International and Cardinal Health.

Visitor information

40.09928-83.11391 Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau, 9 S High St, ☏ +1 614-792-7666, toll-free: +1-800-245-8387. (updated Dec 2018)

Get in

40°6′4″N 83°6′58″W

Map of Dublin (Ohio)

By car

Dublin is connected by US33 and I270 (the Columbus Beltway). Through the beltway, I71 is a short distance away.

By bus

39.962989-83.0013191 COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority). COTA line 73 passes through Dublin. This line also stops in Northwest Columbus and Downtown Columbus Standard fare is $2, and rush hour is $2.75. A day pass is $4.50. (updated Dec 2018)

By Plane

40.079722-83.0730562 Ohio State University Airport, 2160 W Case Rd, ☏ +1 614-292-5460. A general aviation airport operated by the Ohio State University. Lots of student traffic, but open to private pilots. (updated Dec 2018)

Get around

Dublin can roughly be divided into three sections. The historic Downtown is on the west of the Scioto river and has most of Dublin's historic architecture. The Bridge Park neighborhood on the opposite bank of Downtown and is marked by its postmodern architecture. The rest of Dublin is mostly composed of suburbia, strip malls, and indoor malls.

See

Museums and history

40.097718-83.1131371 Central Dublin. Downtown Dublin is along the Scioto River on High Street. (updated Jan 2018)
40.0347-83.16182 Early Television Museum, 5396 Franklin St, Hilliard, ☏ +1 614-771-0510, info@earlytelevision.org. (updated Nov 2018)
40.1018-83.13783 Coffman Homestead, 5300 Emerald Parkway, ☏ +1 614-716-9149. First Sunday of May, June, July, and September from 1-4PM. A historic homestead from the 1860s. Free. (updated Dec 2018)
Phoenix Bats Plant Tour, 7801 Corporate Blvd (Suite E) in Plain City. M F 1:30PM, W 6PM. A local baseball bat factory in nearby Plain City offers tours of their factory and information on the history of baseball. Tour includes a mini bat souvenir. $10. (updated Dec 2018)

Artwork

40.085-83.12334 Field of Corn (Cornhenge), 4995 Rings Rd (Frantz Park). A field of 109 giant concrete corn sculptures. Each ear of corn weighs nearly a ton (680 kg), and stands at nearly 2 m high. Free.
40.11701-83.110555 Leatherlips, 5200 Emerald Parkway. A 12-foot-tall limestone sculpture of Wyandot Native American chief Letherlips. Chief Leatherlips signed the Treaty of Greenville, and was known for his peaceful nature. Free. (updated Dec 2018)
40.102103-83.1116236 Dublin Link. The world's only single tower, S shaped suspension bridge. Allows pedestrians and cyclists a scenic passage over the Scioto River. (updated Apr 2020)

Do

Attractions

40.1563-83.11841 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, ☏ +1 614-645-3400. Birthplace of the first gorilla in captivity, The Columbus Zoo has over 7,000 animals. The zoo is divided into sections based on the geographic origins of the animals held there, and many of the sections are designed to give visitors scenic views of the animals. The zoo is adjacent to Zoombezi Bay - a water park it owns, and includes Rides At Adventure Cove, a small animal themed rides section near Zoombezi Bay. The zoo also has Safari Golf, an attached, public golf course. Adult $22, child $17. (updated Apr 2021)
40.145278-83.1411112 Muirfield Country Club, 8715 Muirfield Dr, ☏ +1 614-764-1714, tccmv@tccmv.com. Home of Jack Nicklaus's Memorial Tournament. It and its sister course are the most prominent of Dublin's many golf courses, but other choices abound. Arnold Palmer's Tartan Fields is minutes north of Muirfield. Public courses such as Shamrock and the Columbus Zoo's links are good courses, and Millcreek, home of Ben Curtis, is only a few miles north of Dublin, and also open to anyone. (updated Jul 2017)
Sports Ohio, 6100 Dublin Park Dr. A 100 acre sports park. (updated Dec 2018)

Nature

40.10094-83.119953 Indian Run Falls, 700 Shawan Falls Dr. A park with a waterfall near downtown Dublin. While the falls are relatively short, it is not safe to jump from them. The park also contains the historic Indian Run Cemetery. Free. (updated Dec 2018)
40.06737-83.110974 Hayden Falls Park, 4326 Hayden Run Rd. (updated Dec 2018)
40.1051-83.13865 Coffman Park. A public park with a variety of art installations. (updated Dec 2018)

Festivals

40.1057-83.13916 Dublin Irish Festival. One of the largest Irish festivals in America. (updated Dec 2018)
Independence Day celebration. July 4th annually. Live musical entertainment and a top-notch fireworks display. Free. (updated Dec 2018)
40.0956-83.13287 Blarney Bash, 555 Metro Place N. Dublin's Saint Patrick's Day festival. Has a best legs in a kilt competition. $8. (updated Dec 2018)
40.1039-83.13718 ^{[dead link]} B.R.E.A.D. Festival (Bake, Reconnect, Educate, make Art, celebrate Diversity), 5200 Emerald Parkway (Coffman Park). October. An arts festival. (updated Dec 2018)

Buy

Local Stores

40.10105-83.113831 boho72 Boutique. Clothing boutique. (updated Dec 2018)
Morgan House Gift Shop, 5300 Glick Rd, ☏ +1 614-889-0037. (updated Dec 2018)

Shopping malls

40.0971-83.08752 Sun Center. (updated Dec 2018)
40.0663-83.08973 Carriage Place. Houses various shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. (updated Dec 2018)
40.0729-83.13054 The Mall at Tuttle Crossing. (updated Dec 2018)
40.0616-83.04165 Olentangy Plaza. (updated Dec 2018)

Eat

Budget

40.09908-83.107631 Wendy's Flagship Restaurant, 4555 W Dublin Granville Rd, ☏ +1 614-799-2347. 6:30AM-midnight. The flagship Wendy's restaurant. Has various Wendy's memorabilia, such as an Olympic torch that the founder of Wendy's carried. $3-10. (updated Dec 2018)

Mid-range

40.09978-83.113292 Bridge Street Pizza, 16 E Bridge St, ☏ +1 614-761-3169. Su Tu-Th noon-10PM, F Sa noon-11PM,. One of Dublin's oldest pizzerias. Also sells salads, subs, and wings. $11 for a 12-inch pie, $16 for an 18-inch pie. (updated Dec 2018)
40.10003-83.113723 Our Cupcakery, 16 N High St, ☏ +1 614-659-1555, info@ourcupcakery.com. Sells cupcakes, and has a DIY Cupcake Bar. Grab & Go $2.50 per cupcake, DIY ~$3 a cupcake ($1 an oz). (updated Dec 2018)
Fukuryu Ramen, 4540 Bridge Park Ave, ☏ +1 614-553-7392. Sells ramen, takoyaki, curry rice, and sake. Focuses on meats and seafood, but will prepare some dishes vegan by request. $10. (updated Dec 2018)

Splurge

40.099636-83.1152064 J. Liu, 50 W Bridge St, ☏ +1 614-718-1818. Fusion restaurant. $15-30. (updated Dec 2018)
40.09984-83.114085 Mr. Sushi, 3 N High St, ☏ +1 614-889-8788. Japanese sushi restaurant. $3-13 for sushi, $11-15 for ramen. (updated Dec 2018)
40.09921-83.115196 La Chatelaine, 65 W Bridge St, ☏ +1 614-763-7151. French restaurant $12-18. (updated Dec 2018)

Drink

Downtown

40.09894-83.113931 The Dublin Village Tavern (DVT), 27 S High St, ☏ +1 614-766-6250. Located in a former hardware store turned post office, the Dublin Village Tavern offers sandwiches, soups, and drinks in a friendly, cozy atmosphere. (updated Dec 2018)
40.09965-83.114172 Mezzo, 12 W Bridge St, ☏ +1 614-889-6100. Mediterranean pub. (updated Dec 2018)
40.10026-83.114463 Tucci's, 35 N High St, ☏ +1 614-792-3466. Wine, steaks, and seafood. (updated Dec 2018)

Bridge Park

Fadó Pub & Kitchen, 6652 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 614-408-1500. (updated Dec 2018)
Pins Mechanical Company, 6558 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 614-761-3933, hello@pinsbar.com. M-F opens 4PM, Sa Su opens noon. A bar featuring small ball games including Bocce, Duckpin, Pinball, Ping Pong, and Foosball. (updated Dec 2018)
16 Bit Bar + Arcade, 6564 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 614-761-3933. M-F opens at 4PM, Sa Su opens at noon. Barcade with over 40 arcade cabinets. (updated Dec 2018)
The Pint Room, 4415 W Dublin Granville Rd, ☏ +1 614-889-6558. Burger bar. (updated Dec 2018)

Sleep

Budget

Hyatt Place, 6161 Park Center Circle, ☏ +1 614 799-1913. $90-100.

Mid-Range

40.07553-83.143861 Holiday Inn Express, 5500 Tuttle Crossing Blvd (off I-270), ☏ +1 614-793-5500. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Offers 24-hour business center, meeting space, indoor pool and whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center and complimentary, hot Express Start breakfast. Offers Japanese TV and breakfast. From $100 plus tax.
40.07831-83.133032 Drury Inn & Suites, 6170 Parkcenter Circle, ☏ +1 614-798-8802. Offers free Wi-Fi and breakfast. $100-130. (updated Dec 2018)
40.07651-83.142793 Staybridge Suites, 6095 Emerald Parkway, ☏ +1 614-734-9882. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Offers free WiFi and breakfast buffet. $95-$130.
40.10083-83.130644 Courtyard Columbus Dublin, 5175 Post Road, ☏ +1 614-764-9393, fax: +1 614-764-9825. Offers free WiFi, fitness center, and indoor pool. Their on-site restaurant sells Japanese food. $130-150.

Splurge

40.07938-83.132325 Columbus Marriott Northwest, 5605 Paul G. Blazer Memorial Parkway, ☏ +1 614-791-1000, fax: +1 614-791-1001. Offers a fitness center and a pool. $150-200.
40.0983-83.12716 Embassy Suites Columbus Dublin, 5100 Upper Metro Place, ☏ +1 614-792-9000. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. 10 minutes away from the Ohio State University campus by car. Offers free WiFi and breakfast. $180-250. (updated Jul 2019)
AC Hotel, 6540 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 614-798-8652. $175-190. (updated Dec 2018)

Stay safe

Dublin is a very safe suburb, so crime is not a real threat here.

40.1016-83.16592 Dublin Methodist Hospital, 7500 Hospital Dr, ☏ +1 614-544-8000. (updated Dec 2018)

Connect

40.1014-83.11463 Columbus Metropolitan Library (Dublin Branch), 75 N High St, ☏ +1 614-645-2275. M-Th 9AM-9PM, F Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 1-5PM. A large branch library. Hosts the Sweetwaters Cafe, as well as a parking garage. Free. (updated Apr 2020)

Cope

Gyms

40.1071-83.13884 Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC). Besides operating as a recreation center, the facility also houses the Abbey Theater and the Tantrum Theater company. (updated Dec 2018)

Religion

40.065482-83.1493585 Noor Islamic Cultural Center. (updated Mar 2019)

Go next

Routes through Dublin

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