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What to do in Dublin
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.
Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
Areas of Dublin
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Jervis Shopping Center and Abbey Street are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by National Wax Museum Plus or Dame Street while you're exploring the area.
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.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or Dublin Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
Howth
Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay while you're exploring the area.
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.
- 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
- Dublin Zoo
- University College Dublin
- Marlay Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Phoenix Park
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Merrion Square
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Grand Canal
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Beacon Hospital
- Clontarf Castle
- RDS Main Arena
- Beaumont Hospital
- Vicar Street
- Olympia Theatre
- Leopardstown Racecourse
- The Book of Kells
- Howth Harbour
- Dublin City University
- Gaiety Theatre
- Ha' Penny Bridge
- Baggot Street
- Parnell Square
- St. Vincent's University Hospital
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