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Civil Rights landmarks, Theatre Dublin and nearby trails make Dublin a useful stop along I-16. Find local places and events with dates, prices and official-source links.
Dublin
Ask about tour cost when booking · Tours by appointment
The church was the setting for the speech Martin Luther King Jr. gave as a 15-year-old in 1944. An arranged visit explores this early chapter of his public life and a congregation whose history stretches back to 1867.
Visit Dublin · Checked 2026-10-12
Dublin
Free admission · Self-guided outdoor visit
A mural, sculpture and audio interpretation commemorate King's 1944 speech across the street at First African Baptist Church. The small outdoor park connects art with local Civil Rights history and can begin a longer downtown walking tour.
Visit Dublin · Checked 2026-10-12
Near East Dublin
Qualifying license or Lands Pass · Check tract access and managed hunts
River Bend protects cypress-swamp and river habitats south of East Dublin. The DNR describes a wetland boardwalk and overlook, trail access near Pugh's Creek, and Troup's Spring Lake, offering nature observations beyond a town park.
Georgia DNR · Checked 2026-10-12
Dublin
Confirm park/activity charges · Confirm public park hours
Walking routes, a playground, picnic areas and sports facilities make Southern Pines an outdoor stop near I-16. The permanent park is distinct from its seasonal water park and scheduled equestrian or sports events.
Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority · Checked 2026-10-12
Dublin
Tickets vary by show · Scheduled shows and screenings
A restored downtown theatre hosts concerts, community productions and film screenings under the Martin Movie House program. Its central location makes it easy to pair a booked performance with a meal or walk nearby.
Visit Dublin / Downtown Dublin · Checked 2026-10-12
Dublin
$8 for one game + shoes, before tax · Tue–Sun; call for exact hours
This Dublin bowling center combines 24 lanes with an arcade, pool tables and a cafe and lounge. Bumpers give younger players another way to join a game. Open bowling shares the center with leagues, parties and other bookings.
Shamrock Bowling Center · Checked 2026-10-12
Dublin
Menu prices vary · Sun–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
Company Supply serves Cajun- and Creole-influenced Southern food in a restored downtown dry-goods building. Its rotisserie focus and Louisiana-inspired dishes make it a distinct meal stop alongside Dublin's cultural sites.
Company Supply · Checked 2026-10-12
Dublin
Confirm selected experience price · Appointments and scheduled experiences
This independent Dublin studio offers hands-on candle-making, including choosing and blending a fragrance. Visit Dublin lists it as Withstand Pressure Candle Co.; the operator now presents the business as W. P. Candle Co. and W. P. Creative Wellness Studio.
W. P. Creative Wellness Studio · Checked 2026-10-12
Dublin
Menu prices vary · Restaurant Tue–Fri 11am–9pm; Sat–Sun 10am–9pm; confirm Monday
A locally owned seafood restaurant occupies a refurbished downtown Dublin diner, with a rooftop bar above the dining room. Coastal dishes provide a meal stop while exploring the historic district; a rooftop visit needs a separate check of its service and event schedule.
Saltwater Fishery · Checked 2026-10-12
Dublin
Menu prices vary · Confirm current hours with the restaurant
Deano’s serves wood-fired pizza and Italian dishes in a restored downtown Dublin space. The family-owned restaurant uses an Italian wood-burning oven and prepares sauces and pastas in house, according to Visit Dublin. Reservations and walk-ins are accepted.
Deano’s Italian · Checked 2026-10-12
