Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath) Overview

Pull up a pint of Guinness, sit down, and listen up. If you're reading this, chances are you've recently arrived in Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland. Now that you're here, however, what's to be done? You can(‘t) very well sit around drinking Guinness the whole time you're there. Fortunately, Dublin has something for every type of traveler. You can get wasted in Temple Bar with a motley crew of tourists, visit museums of everything from natural history to modern art, tour both the Guinness Storehouse and the Jameson Distillery, wile away the day poking your head into luxury clothing stores on Grafton Street, see live music and hit the impressive club scene around Camden, Wexford, and Harcourt Streets..we could continue all day long. The important thing to remember, though, is that Dublin is a fantastic city, with incredibly friendly inhabitants and a vibrancy that never seems to dim. See as much of it as you can—don't constrain yourself to specific areas because you're sure that things just couldn't get any better. They can, and they will.

Orientation

Dublin's an easy city to get around, despite its size. The River Liffey draws a natural divide between the north and south sides of the city. The south side is known for its swankier, more ritzy areas ...more

Practical Information

The Real Deal. Similar in concept to the Heritage Card, the Dublin Pass really makes its carriers feel important as it allows those who purchase it (€31) to skip the queues. However, you’ll ...more

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