Ireland’s capital truly captures your imagination and throughout Dublin city and county, you will find an abundance of visitor attractions to discover and explore, from the most majestic museums to more modern centres of entertainment. Whether your interest lies in sport, history, art and literature, or if you want to walk a heritage trail, visit a zoo, eat in a castle and follow in the footsteps of Dublin’s many musical greats, there’s something for everyone in Dublin.
Dublin is ideally situated on the east coast of Ireland; just a 20-minute journey will bring you from the bustling city to Dublin’s Coastal Trail, and the charming coastal towns of the county provide opportunities for craft shopping, water sports, seafood dining and picturesque walks against the spectacular backdrop of Dublin Bay. Dublin is a haven for sports enthusiasts; the highlight of the summer is the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS, which is also the home grounds to Leinster Rugby during the Rugby Season (September to May) and international events. Dublin’s magnificent Croke Park stadium, which is the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), is a major landmark, and each summer Gaelic football and hurling fans come from around the country to cheer on their teams at some of the most intense and exhilarating sporting events in the world. With views of the city and the bay from the rooftop of the stadium, the Kellog’s Skyline Tour here is a must.
TOP REASONS TO GET OUT AND ABOUT AND VISIT DUBLIN
Click on www.visitdublin.com the official online tourist office for Dublin, to begin planning your day in and around Dublin. Here, you will find information on what’s happening in Dublin and everything to see and do whilst you are here.
Tour Dublin
Discover more of the city on one of the hop-on, hop-off bus tours. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, tours will take you to the surrounding countryside or coastal villages, just a 20-minute drive from the city centre.
You can take a bike tour with Lazy Bikes, a food tour with Fab Food Trails, afternoon tea on a double decker bus with Vintage Tea Trips or a Kayak up the Liffey with kayaking.ie and many more, see visitdublin.com for a wealth of tours.
Visit a castle
Step back in time and visit a selection of ancient and historic fortifications situated both in the city and throughout the Dublin Region. Visit Malahide and Dalkey Castles on Dublin’s coast or Dublin Castle in the city centre.
Stroll around Georgian Dublin
The Georgian door is a well-recognised symbol of ‘welcome’ in Dublin. In the 18th century (Georgian era) the city acquired this beautiful and distinctive style of architecture. Stroll through the elegant streets of Merrion and Fitzwilliam Squares, as fine examples of the great Georgian period.
Dining out in Dublin
Dubliners like to eat, and the capital of Ireland has seen the emergence of a cosmopolitan and chic food culture, which is mirrored in the hundreds of restaurants you will find throughout Dublin.
Shop ‘til you drop!
Dublin offers a wonderful array of products ranging from the traditional to the contemporary in its many shops, boutiques and department stores. The beauty of Dublin is that it is big enough to offer distinct shopping districts which are small enough to explore on foot.
Discover the story of Dublin
Dublin has a wealth of museums, which hold an array of information and artefacts recording the history of this ancient capital. Their contents are priceless but entry to Dublin’s top museums and galleries is free.
Sample some local brews
Dublin’s pub scene is globally famous, and with good reason. Many are time-honoured places celebrated in our literature and featured in films set here. Others are adored by locals and cherished by those who visit. Others still are newer arrivals, offering great food and the warmest of welcomes. With distilleries and breweries shooting up across the city, why not try two of Dublin's newest whiskey distilleries: Roe and Co and the Liberties Distillery, both of which are situated in Dublin’s historic neighbourhood, the Liberties.
Party the night away!
Dublin has one of Europe’s most vibrant and exciting nightlife cultures. So, whether it’s the traditional pubs with Irish music, or the hip and trendy bar and club scene that you’re after, you’ll find it all here in Dublin!
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