From world-famous attractions and unique special events to unforgettable restaurants, top-rated golf courses and a quaint historic district, Dublin, Ohio offers year-round activity for leisure visitors. Dublin�s great Midwest location, easy access and safe, suburban community setting make it ideal for a weekend getaway for families. What is there to see and do in �Ohio�s Emerald City?�

KIDSTUFF: The many kid-friendly activities and facilities offered at SportsOhio team up with additional attractions designed just for pint-sized Dublin visitors. Perhaps the world�s most recognized zoo director, Jungle Jack Hanna, made the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium famous � a well-deserved reputation. A spectacular natural setting on the banks of the Scioto River, one of the finest wildlife collections, award-winning breeding programs and an unforgettable manatee exhibit make this zoo worth the trip. If you�re traveling with little ones, don�t miss �Stings, Wings and Play Things� for additional outdoor adventure and exploration.

Right next door, Six Flags Wyandot Lake Adventure Park offers more than 60 wet and dry attractions including nine towering, twisting water slides, Christopher�s Island�A 4 � story tower of water wizardry, a million-gallon wave pool, go-karts, classic theme-park rides and much more.

FIELDS OF GREEN: Dublin is home to an impressive list of world-class sporting events, golf courses and sports complexes, offering a field of dreams to sports fanatics. Each June, the course that Jack (Nicklaus) built�the spectacular Muirfield Village Golf Club, plays host to the Memorial Tournament. For play, the Dublin area offers many outstanding public courses featuring complete Golf/Hotel Packages, starting at just $89 per person/per night.

A seemingly endless index of sports facilities make up the one-of-a-kind SportsOhio complex, including: the Chiller, a dual-surface skating facility; SoccerFirst, a facility boasting three full-size and two practice fields indoors, plus 10 outdoor soccer fields; FieldSports, an all-new indoor lacrosse facility; Midwest Gymnastics and Cheerleading; The Golf Center; and PowerPlay, featuring miniature golf, a heated driving range, batting cages, a Can-Am Raceway, sand volleyball, a game room and concessions.

WHEN YOU�RE HERE, YOU�RE IRISH: Laid out by natives of Dublin, Ireland, this stateside Dublin keeps true to its Celtic roots. From the authentic Irish pub�The Brazenhead, to the huge annual Dublin Irish Festival (one of the nation�s largest of its kind), to a wonderful St. Patrick�s Day Celebration and Celtic shops, Dublin offers much more than a taste of the old country.

ONE-OF-A KIND PUBLIC ART: From the human-sized cement ears of corn that seem to sprout from one Dublin field to the copper �Watch House� which pays tribute to area Indian history, the Dublin Arts Council�s public art collection is recognized by international visitors and media, alike. Art in Public Places includes two breathtaking sculptures that mark the region�s rich Native American history. �Leatherlips,� a 12-foot-high sculpture crafted of local limestone, pays homage to the proud Wyandot Indian chief who lived in the area and was executed near the site of the sculpture. A bigger-than-life sculpture of Jack Nicklaus depicts the Golden Bear tutoring a young golfer. �Going, Going, Gone,� salutes baseball.

SHOP �TIL YOU DROP: From some of the best �mall� shopping in the Midwest, to the unique shops set in Old Dublin�s historic district, Dublin offers a shopper�s paradise. Plus, Dublin is just minutes from the Midwest shopping Meccas�Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Perched on the banks of the mighty Scioto River, Dublin�s natural beauty has been carefully preserved through skillful planning. Nearly two dozen community parks with more than 1,000 acres of parkland offer visitors a myriad of options for enjoying the great outdoors. From parks that cater to the area�s passion for soccer, softball and other team sports, to wetlands, fishing ponds and bike paths, Dublin is the ideal spot for a nature hike, a picnic, a bike ride, roller-blading or a leisurely stroll.

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