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Recommended things to do in DUBLIN

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Hi all :)
Me and OH are going to Dublin Thursday afternoon through to Saturday evening, so we really have 2 and a half days there.

I'm pregnant, so no drinking, we're both watching the pennies as its coming up to Christmas so I was wondering if you kind people had any recommendations for us as to what to do.

I dont fancy the Guinness factory as I cant drink anyway and I grew up in a pub and have been to beer factories before. However, OH said the views are amazing at the top when you go for a drink. Anyone have any suggestions on where else in the city has amazing views?

Thanks in advance :)
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  • jillie1974
    jillie1974 Posts: 6,997 Forumite
    go to smithfield. there are shops etc and then at the very top of the tower yo get wonderful views!
    do one of the hop on/off bus tours. they take you to all the major sightseeing attractions. save you walking everywhere.
    most museums, places of interest are free in as well
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  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    i did the open top bus the last week and believe me it is freezing on the top of the bus.

    do a bit of shopping, walk round st trinitys college, costs nothing, see molly malones statue, costs nohing.

    go to the temple bar area, i know that you say your not drinking, but having a coffee, in a bar listening to the irish music is great.

    oh and i love it that much i'm of again on sat morning, for 2 nkghts, staying at the harding hotel
  • Altarf
    Altarf Posts: 2,916 Forumite
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    If you want to find out more about Dublin, there are free audio guides and maps that take you on self-guided walks here - http://www.visitdublin.com/multimedia/DublinPodcasts/iwalk.aspx?id=275
  • Thanks very much :) Good ideas. Any idea how much the hop on/off buses cost for 2 of us?
    Thanks really appreciate it :)
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  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    should have been 12.5 euros each, but we bartered and got it for 10 each.

    worth a try
  • useless
    useless Posts: 404 Forumite
    If you fancy some art - the Hugh Lane Gallery is a good one (and free). It also includes the reconstruction of Francis Bacon's studio, which makes it a bit different. Also a manageable size - particularly for someone who is pregnant and doesn't fancy traipsing around! The irish national gallery is quite immense and would really take an afternoon to do properly.
  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
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    The Natural History Museum and the National Museum ThingyPlace of Ireland are both free and interesting places especially if it's raining.
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  • Thank you so much to all. I will definately visit Kilmainham Gaol and will try some of the free museums and art galleries :)
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  • soolin
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    I was in Dublin yesterday and I visited the Guinness storehouse and it was very good. I know you can't drink, but then I can't drink Guinness either as I am a coeliac, bit I enjoyed it none the less.

    Other than that we just had coffee and a walk round some of the major sites. I wasn't sure what I was expecting from Dublin, but to be honest I was a little disappointed in the sightseeing. However the people were the friendliest and most helpful I have ever met in all my travels.
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