Popular places to visit
Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.
Trinity College
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Things to do
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop
Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings
From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
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Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The National Concert Hall or Iveagh Gardens and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Iveagh Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Crumlin
When in Crumlin and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or Irish Museum of Modern Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goldenbridge Station or Drimnagh Station.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Herbert Park and RDS Main Arena.
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Guinness Storehouse
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- St. Stephen's Green
- Dublin Port
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- O'Connell Street
- 3Arena
- Croke Park
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Malahide Castle
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Dublin Zoo
- University College Dublin
- Emerald Park
- Marlay Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Phoenix Park
- Powerscourt Estate
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Merrion Square
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Grand Canal
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Beacon Hospital
- K Club
- Clontarf Castle
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