How To Spend A Weekend In Dublin, Ohio

18.03.2024 - 06:53 / forbes.com / Emerald Isle

If you’re considering a visit to Dublin, Ohio, you’ll soon discover that the city has more than hills, dales, and greenery to remind one of that other Dublin in Ireland. In fact, you’ll find architecture, themed businesses, and many other delights that will remind you of the Emerald Isle.

Beyond its connection to its namesake, Ohio’s Dublin is a fun place to spend a weekend. Here are the things you shouldn’t miss when you only have a couple of days in this lively city.

Dublin has over 60 pieces of public art on display. As part of its lauded Dublin Art in Public Places program, you can take a cell phone tour to guide you to some of its most memorable works of art. Take the time to visit Leatherlips, a large stone depiction of the Wyandot leader in Scioto Park. Also, don’t miss the Field of Corn installation along Frantz Road and the Jack Nicklaus Tribute Sculpture.

If you’re coming for the weekend, plan a visit to the Dublin Arts Center on a Friday afternoon. Admission is free, and so is parking. Its main gallery features rotating exhibits, and the sunporch provides beautiful views of the Scioto River.

Set aside a whole morning or afternoon to take a walk along the brick-lined sidewalks of historic downtown Dublin. You can take a free self-guided walking tour or just wander and stop at the shops and historic buildings that catch your attention.

Connecting Historic Dublin to the Bridge Street District, the Dublin Link goes over the Scioto River. This scenic bridge was made for pedestrians and bicycles, and it’s the only single-tower S-shaped suspension bridge in the world. Dawn and sunset are especially lovely times to take a walk across the Dublin Link.

Kick off a relaxing weekend with a massage at the Woodhouse Day Spa in Dublin. If you’re not sure what kind of treatment would be best for you, they will guide you through picking your desired mood and how you hope the spa service can best help you. You can enjoy everything from a massage to a facial to a manicure or pedicure.

Finding the miniature doors on the Fairy Doors of Dublin trail is a charming, whimsical way to spend a morning. You can get a passport for the activity from the Dublin Visitor & Information Center, and it will guide you on a path through Historic Dublin and Bridge Park to 10 different businesses where you can find a resident fairy. Write down the name of the fairy in the passport, fill in the additional information, and return it to the visitor’s center for a free Fairy Door t-shirt as your prize for completing the scavenger hunt.

There’s no shortage of excellent restaurants in the Dublin area. Mezzo is a locally owned Italian eatery with a beloved vegan menu that features such dishes as plant-based cheese pizza, spaghetti