Public art, historic downtown, a beautiful pedestrian bridge, and more come together in this family friendly, accessible city
Art, history & food: Dublin, Ohio is accessible, family-friendly and a joy to visit
In the middle of the S-shaped Dublin, Ohio Link Pedestrian Bridge connecting Historic Dublin and Bridge Park, the four of us stopped and turned. The Ohio evening had deepened into night. Above the buildings and to the right of the bridge’s central spire, the moon hung, as if aware that it was turning a typical nighttime Dublin scene into a work of art that our family could savor in story and memory…
Where to stay in Dublin, Ohio
We stayed at the Home2 Suites By Hilton Columbus Dublin
It’s not always easy to strike a balance of a comfy, quiet hotel that welcomes kids and has a delicious, hot, complimentary breakfast. Yet the Home2 Suites by Hilton kept us comfy with its homey lobby, plus our spacious room’s kitchenette made it easy to have a bite in our rooms when we wanted some time to recharge. The entry to the patio also has free-to-borrow lawn games, including oversized jenga, cornhole, and connect four.
Highly rated hotels in Dublin, Ohio
Great history tour for families
This bridge will be a highlight of your trip
We’ve never seen so much public art
This accessible zoo is 15 minutes from downtown Dublin
Diverse and delicious food abounds all over town
Accessibility and mobility disability considerations when visiting Dublin, Ohio
Historic Dublin has maintained its 1800s character while modernizing to better accommodate a range of mobilities:
- Ample free parking makes it easier to reach attractions.
- Sidewalks are typically broad and even.
- Some areas have slopes or small hills, but many core areas are pretty flat.
- For most things we visited, we could easily find parking close by, though for popular events or areas, such as along Riverside Drive during a market evening, parking may be harder to come by.
For many individual attractions, we’ll note mobility tips from Jodie’s experience as an amputee using a prosthetic leg for her walking accessibility.