Dublin, OH - Discover Dublin--where Irish is an Attitude. Dublin is home to one of North America's largest Irish festivals, Jack Nicklaus's annual Memorial Golf Tournament and the world-famous Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
As one of the most thriving and historic suburbs of Ohio's capital city, Dublin welcomes visitors with 14 hotels and nearly 2,000 hotel rooms. Dublin is located less than 30 minutes from Port Columbus International Airport, within 20 minutes of downtown Columbus and 15 minutes from The Ohio State University. Many corporations, such as Wendy's International, Ashland Chemical and Cardinal Health, are headquartered in Dublin.
Many know Dublin as "Ohio's Most Prestigious Golf Address." Dublin is the site of Jack Nicklaus's annual PGA Memorial Golf Tournament, held each spring. Golfers of all levels of play can take advantage of the Bureau's all-inclusive Golf/Hotel Packages offering golfers the opportunity to design their own online packages, selecting from a choice of nine hotels and 12 of the area's finest courses.
Dublin's Irish legacy is celebrated annually with one of the nation's largest Irish festivals, held during the first weekend of August. The festival brings some of the world's top Irish dancers, internationally acclaimed Irish musicians and artisans, as well as an astounding array of Irish food and spirits. It features a 10th century Irish village, a marketplace with imported goods, Irish wolfhounds, genealogy, cultural activitiies, a Wee Folk area, sports activities and much more.
Central Ohio's most popular attraction, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is located just north of Dublin. Made famous by director emeritus "Jungle Jack" Hanna's memorable appearances on national television shows such as the David Letterman Show, the Columbus Zoo features more than 400 acres of naturalistic wildlife habitats and recreation areas. Visitors can enjoy unique exhibits such as the new Islands of Southeast Asia and the unforgettable Manatee Coast - one of only three facilities outside Florida to care for and exhibit the endangered animals.
Year 'round touches o' Irish await visitors along Old Dublin's historic brick streets. The wildly popular Brazenhead, named for Dublin, Ireland's oldest watering hole, is a genuine Irish pub that features a spectacular interior that was custom-designed and installed by a group of Ireland's finest carpenters. Ha'Penny Bridge Imports of Ireland offers a wide range of imported Irish goods, from Beleek porcelain to hand-made woolens. Biddie's Coach House serves up homemade scones, soups and tea on fine china. Charming eateries such as Tucci's and Oscar's offer unique specialties and outdoor seating.
Beyond the old-world charm and variety of world-class attractions, visitors to Dublin will discover an unusually warm welcome, uniquely affordable getaways and a family-friendly atmosphere during their "Irish" experience. More information is available at www.IrishisanAttitude.com or by calling (800) 245-8387 or (614) 792-7666.
Contact: Mary Szymkowiak, Communications Specialist marys@irishisanattitude.com
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