Visit �Ohio�s Emerald City� and you�ll discover Dublin�home to one of North America�s largest Irish festivals, Jack Nicklaus� annual Memorial Golf Tournament, the world-famous Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and Wyandot Lake Adventure Park.

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 Inc. and Cardinal Health, are headquartered in Dublin.

Many know Dublin as �Ohio�s Most Prestigious Golf Address.� Dublin is the site of Jack Nicklaus� annual PGA Memorial Golf Tournament, held each spring. In addition, Dublin hosts the LPGA Wendy�s Championship for Children at Tartan Fields in August. Golfers of all levels of play can take advantage of the Bureau�s outstanding, all-inclusive Golf/Hotel Packages, starting at just $89 (per person, per night). Golfers can design their own packages, selecting from a choice of three hotels and six 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.

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 �the largest manatee exhibit outside of Florida.

Right next door to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is Wyandot Lake Adventure Park, a �wet and dry� amusement park featuring nine towering, twisting water slides, the million-gallon Wild Tide Wave Pool, Christopher�s Island�a 4 � story tower of water wizardry, a roller coaster, bumper cars and much more.

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. Additional information and special getaway packages are available online at www.dublinvisit.org or by calling (800) 245-8387.

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Media Contact: Mary Szymkowiak +1 800-245-8387 marys@dublinvisit.org