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Hard Rd., now that it has been extended from Sawmill Road to Riverside Rd. is a convenient way between the two as well as all the way over to Rt. 315 north of I-270. There are lots of reasonably-priced apartments, both old and newer ones. At Hard and Smoky Row there are restaurants (Chinese, pizza, subs and more), plus favorites for fish-n-chips at Old Bag of Nails and descent bar food at Chubby's Sports Bar. Will soon be widened and made more efficient near the Rt. 315 interchange, although construction could cause some delays in late '08 and into '09.

Lazelle Road is a good bypass if you're north of I-270 and don't want to deal with it. You can use Lazelle to quickly get across to all the businesses surrounding Polaris Mall as well as the Chase Bank complex. Are some fast-food options near Lazelle and Rt. 23 (Wendy's and Taco Bell) as well as a liquor store, a few bars, a hair salong and a Big Lots store in the shopping center at Lazelle and Rt. 23. Traffic sometimes get a little heavy near Flint Rd. at the railroad overpass, but it's not bad. Are some other businesses near Sancus, including gas stations, sports bars and a driving range.

Tuller Road is almost strictly commercial, with the exception of maybe one house, although a new development and a nice apartment community are just off Tuller, east of Riverside Dr. Tuller is a quick way to get to Sawmill Rd. if you're leaving the Dublin area off Emerald Parkway or the Muirfield area, without going through town and dealing with Rt. 161. Just off Dublin are the Dublin theaters, plus Martino's and Donerick's (sports bars that serve decent food) in Dublin Center.

Earlington Parkway is definitely a residential street, there aren't restaurants or shopping, but it's great for living. Earlington Parkway basically almost makes a big "U" and runs between Coffman Road (just north of Dublin Coffman high school) and Brand Rd., just west of Coffman Rd. at Brandonway on the north side. There is a large apartment community that fits well into the neighborhood (Asherton of Dublin) with several small lakes and a bike/walking trail. Several side streets circle off of Earlington with nice, well-kept houses. Within a mile or so are nice restaurants/bars and shopping off Muirfield Drive; and it's also within a mile of Muirfiled Village Golf Club and Jack Nicklaus' course and tournament, The Memorial. Great place to live!

Emerald Parkway, with all of it's expansion in the last few years can get you from Hilliard to Riverside Dr. west of Dublin fairly easily if you don't want to bother with I-270 (and it will eventually get you all the way to Sawmill Rd., north of I-270. On or near it you get the restaraunts and shopping near Tuttle (Best Buy, Galaxy Golf, WalMart, Pizzeria Uno, Steak n Shake, P.F. Chang's, Chipotle) and Tuttle Mall just over the bridge on Tuttle Rd. Is usually moving pretty good except for some traffic at Post Rd. and Coffman in Dublin around afternoon rush hour.

Third Ave., which runs further, but is a good connection from just south of Ohio State's campus to Grandview is very convenient, crossing Neil Ave., Olentangy River Rd., Northwest Blvd., and Grandview Ave. to name a few. Lots of small businesses, nice older homes and restaurants and bars, including Byrne's, E.J.'s (formerly Gibby's), Grandview Cafe, Panzera's, plus the many conveniences just off Third, including Stauf's, Panera and Spagio. Usually pretty clean and convenient for walking in the evenings or weekends.

Glick Road runs from the new Corizon (residential and spa) development to the Powell area, passing through residential areas, across the beautiful dam on the Scioto River, the world-renowned Columbus Zoo, golf courses and the new water park. Good food is found at the Bogey Inn (which also has sand volleyball, bands, lots of crowds in the summer) and quick shopping can be done at Walgreens, CVS, or if you need a ride for the river, a new boat at the boat shop. Also great landscaping and interior products at Cedarbrook and golf at Safara, a Columbus municipal course which was redesigned just recently.

Grandview Avenue gives you a good feel for the area if you're from out of town...from residential areas, to the "downtown" area with it's many small businesses and outside patios the coffee shops, bars and restaurants. Also gives easy access to I-670 and Rt. 33 on its west end. Within easy walking distance on or near Grandview Avenue is Stauf's, Grandview Cafe (food, bar and live music), movie house, hair salon, post office, and great boutiques. It's a great spot on the weekends with locals out walking their dogs, shopping, and attending local events, including monthly art shows. Great place!

Perimeter Loop Road is one of the busiest as far as businesses in Dublin. You can find just about anything you need on it -- from groceries, gasoline, fast-food, or a new Mercedes. Traffic flows well in and out of the many parking lots and businesses and people are usually friendly enough to let you in when it is stopped temporarily. Street is clean, landscaped and has many other businesses located just off of it on side streets, including tanning, banks, condos and child care.

Muirfield Drive gets you from Rt. 33 to Muirfield Village, home of Jack Nicklaus' The Memorial golf tournament (popular event with major PGA golfers the week of Memorial Day). There are great places to eat like the Rusty Bucket, Mary Kelley's, and the Burgundy Room along the way. The street is mostly divided with beautiful trees, flowers and landscaping that's always well-maintained, as well as views of surrounding homes and the golf course. There are also shopping centers, parks, and bike/walking paths passing under and around Muirfield Drive, as Dublin is great at maintaining its city parks and neighborhoods. Conveniences also available at the southern end (which is actually Avery Rd.) with fast-food, gas stations, and grocery stores.