Sometimes, if you look a little closer, you’ll find a magical secret hiding in plain sight.
If you enjoy looking for hidden gems and exploring just for the fun of it, then there’s an enchanting little trail hiding in Dublin, Ohio that you need to know about. The Irish Fairy Door Trail is a whimsical journey you can take year-round. Search for miniature doors, keep your eyes peeled for fairies and collect your prize at the end.
The city of Dublin is well-known for its Irish roots and Irish festival, but it’s also hiding another Irish secret few people know about.
Dublin Ohio CVB/Facebook In fact, this Columbus suburb is home to the nation’s first Irish Fairy Door Trail.
You’ll start your journey at the Dublin Visitor & Information Center (9 S. High St.), where you’ll pick up your Trail Guide.
Dublin Ohio CVB/Facebook You can also download your Trail Guide here.
Along the trail, you’ll visit multiple downtown stores to find the doors. When you find a door, you’ll record the name of the resident fairy on your Trail Guide.
Dublin Ohio CVB/Facebook Once you’ve found all the fairy doors, stop by the Visitor’s Center to retrieve your free t-shirt. (You can also mail your completed passport to the center and have it delivered to your home.)
Dublin Ohio CVB/Facebook
In fact, this Columbus suburb is home to the nation’s first Irish Fairy Door Trail.
You can also download your Trail Guide here.
Once you’ve found all the fairy doors, stop by the Visitor’s Center to retrieve your free t-shirt. (You can also mail your completed passport to the center and have it delivered to your home.)
What do you think of this trail? Would you take it? If you’ve taken it before, please share your experiences with us!
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