Make the Drive to These Top 4 Local Attractions Near Dublin, OH

Take a drive in a quality pre-owned Kia Optima, Chevrolet Traverse, or Ford F-150 around Dublin, OH, and discover fantastic and unique local attractions. Visit one of the best zoos in the country, go on thrilling water rides, stroll through the breathtaking Columbus Park of Roses, one of the country’s most beautiful rose gardens, and explore the winding passages of the fascinating Olentangy Indian Caverns.

1. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at 4850 West Powell Road in Powell is a quick 4.6 miles from Dublin and rated one of North America’s best. You can view over 10,000 animals from North America, Asia, Australia, and Africa here.

Watch the antics of the apes, come close to the cute little red pandas, and hear the roar of the big cats. Go on informative behind-the-scenes tours to come face-to-face with amazing critters, including African lions, cheetahs, and giraffes, South American sloths, and penguins and sea lions.

2. Zoombezi Bay

Zoombezi Bay at 4850 West Powell Road in Powell is part of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This exciting 22.7-acre water park has an enormous wave pool with waves up to four feet high, a water obstacle course, and 17 thrilling water slides, including a watercoaster and a heart-pounding slide with a 30-foot drop.

That’s not all! The water park’s raft cruises go down the world’s largest enclosed reducing-radius tunnel! You can enjoy loads of fun waterless rides at Jungle Jack’s Landing and kick back and relax in your own private cabana. Your Zoombezi Bay pass also gives you access to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.  

3. The Columbus Park of Roses

Tucked away in the 149-acre Whetstone Park at 3901 North High Street in Columbus, 8.4 miles from Dublin, is a breathtaking 13-acre rose garden with over 12,000 rose bushes.

The impressive Columbus Park of Roses was created 72 years ago, in 1951, by the Central Ohio Rose Society and the Columbus Rose Club and is one of the most extensive rose gardens in the country. The garden rekindled an interest in heritage roses throughout the nation among avid rose growers.

4. The Olentangy Indian Caverns

Take a 10.9-mile drive to 1779 home Road in Delaware to explore the maze of winding passages in the astonishing Olentangy Indian Caverns. This geological wonder was formed millions of years ago by the force of the water from an underground river that carved its way through limestone rock.

The Wyandot tribe found shelter from the weather, hid from their enemies, and made arrows and other stone implements here. The museum at the entrance displays various artifacts found in the caverns.

Go on an adventure to these four exciting attractions just a few miles down the road. While driving around, stop at Twins Auto of Dublin today and test drive one of the top-quality pre-owned vehicles.

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