Irish Inspired Itinerary Ideas

When you visit Dublin, you’ve found your pot o’ gold (destinationally speaking). No, not everything in Dublin, Ohio is Irish—but there are some things that will leave you wondering which Dublin you are visiting...

We have 19 Irish experiences that can be customized into a exciting itinerary for your group. Check out our list of Irish experiences or see our sample itinerary.

• Historic Dublin’s “Sláinte Thursdays” multi-sensory grazing event. Live music, shopping and dining specials. (Third Thursdays, May-September)

• Dublin Village Tavern  Sample DVT’s famous Irish Eggrolls or the Irish Car Bomb Brownie!

• Dine on traditional favorites served with an Irish flair at Mary Kelley’s.  

• St. Patrick may have chased the snakes from Ireland, but Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has Fluffy, the largest python in captivity. See the new Polar Frontier (opening 2010) and Zoombezi Bay Water Park.

• Dublin’s parks offer 1,500 acres of green recreation plus 88 miles of bike paths that connect like an emerald necklace around the city.

• Modeled after Dublin, Ireland’s favorite watering hole, The Brazenhead features Guinness beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips, an Irish Reuben and more.  

• Savor a breakfast of “Kiss Me, I’m Not Irish” blend tea and warm chocolate chip scones at TehKu Tea Company in Historic Dublin.

• Shop for green souvenirs in Historic Dublin. Visit Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland, Z Bearlas, Sisters Sweet Shoppe (for Shamrock snacks) and MJs Candy Bar (Irish potato candies).

• Digger & Finch Scottish Grille & Pub  Enjoy American and Scottish/Irish inspired fare in this Tudor-style restaurant that overlooks a driving range.

• Play the Golf Club of Dublin, a links style course with sod wall bunkers, hand-stacked stone walls and other features inspired by the British Isles. (For Golf/Hotel Getaways, visit www.IrishisanAttitude.com)

• Savor a famous Graeter’s Ice Cream Shamrock Sundae!