Dublin Travel Updates

Health & Safety Information

The safety of our visitors, community, and staff is Visit Dublin's highest priority, and we are confident that area businesses and attractions are deploying the appropriate sanitation protocols. We encourage everyone to follow the health and safety precautions issued by the CDC to make informed decisions as they go about their daily routine.

The City of Dublin will continue to follow federal, state and local guidance.

If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.

While you may see signs promoting health and safety around Dublin, there are no mandates or enforcement measures in place regarding face coverings, vaccination or physical distancing. 

Retail and services are open. Here is a list of all the retailers who are open for in-store shopping. 

Bars and restaurants are open. See who is open for business here. If you don't feel comfortable with in-person dining, carry-out and delivery are available from these restaurants

All entertainment facilities including zoos, water parks, indoor family entertainment facilities, sports facilities, movie theaters, playgrounds, ice skating rinks, and more are open. We encourage you to check with individual attractions before planning your future trip. Many attractions require pre-purchased tickets. 

The Dublin Visitor & Information Center (9 South High St.) is open from 8 am - 9 pm daily. Visit Dublin Staff is available to answer any questions you may have via phone at 614-792-7666 or e-mail Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm. You can contact us via e-mail (info@visitdublinohio.com) or message us directly on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.  

With the situation evolving, we encourage visitors to consult the national and local health resources listed below as they prepare for travel, including the CDC’s guide to travel in the U.S.

EVENT STATUS:

Please refer to our event calendar for the status of ongoing and special events, which we are updating frequently.

We also encourage visitors to consult the event or its organizer’s website/social handles for the most up-to-date information and additional details.

FAQS

ARE FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED IN DUBLIN?

No, face coverings are not required.

The City of Dublin will continue to follow federal, state and local guidance. 

If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.

While you may see signs promoting health and safety around Dublin, there are no mandates or enforcement measures in place regarding face coverings, vaccination or physical distancing. 

The CDC still recommends everyone wear masks when they are in a healthcare setting.

At this time, Franklin County has been ranked a medium risk area for COVID-19 by the CDC. That means If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.

IS THE DUBLIN VISITORS CENTER OPEN?

The Dublin Visitor & Information Center is open from 8 am - 9 pm. and is cleaned regularly. Visit Dublin Staff is available via phone at 614-792-7666 or e-mail Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Please contact us via e-mail (info@visitdublinohio.com) or direct message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Prize redemption for the Fairy Door Trail and Celtic Cocktail Trail is available. Please call 614-792-7666 to arrange for prize pick-up. 

I PLANNED TO VISIT DUBLIN IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES THAT WERE FOUND IN FRANKLIN COUNTY?

We encourage visitors to consult national and local health resources as they prepare for travel, including the CDC’s guide to travel in the U.S. 

Retail and services are open. Here is a list of all the retailers who are open for in-store shopping. 

Bars & Restaurants are open. If you don't feel comfortable with in-person dining, carry-out and delivery are available from these restaurants

Travelers are welcome should they decide that a visit to Dublin is desired and in their best interests. Should national or local directives recommend postponement or cancellation of visits to the Dublin area, we will alert our customers and the traveling public.

WHAT ARE ATTRACTIONS, BUSINESSES AND HOTELS IN THE CITY DOING TO MAKE SURE VISITORS AND RESIDENTS ARE SAFE?

Visit Dublin is committed to working with our hospitality, attraction, transportation, and other partners to provide a safe environment for visitors to the area. We are confident that area businesses and attractions that are open are deploying the appropriate sanitation protocol and procedures to help limit the spread of communicable illnesses. We encourage everyone to follow the health and safety precautions issued by the CDC to limit the spread of communicable illnesses and to make informed decisions as they go about their daily routine.

Most organizations are addressing the preventative measures they’ve instituted on their websites if you’re interested in learning more.

I’M PLANNING TO TRAVEL TO DUBLIN FOR AN EVENT. HOW CAN I SEE IF THE EVENT IS STILL TAKING PLACE?

Please refer to our event calendar for the status of ongoing and special events, which we are updating frequently.

We also encourage visitors to consult the event or its organizer’s website/social accounts for the most up-to-date information and additional details.