Recommended things to do in DUBLIN

Amanda4242

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

jillie1974

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

Saint_Chris

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

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

Amanda4242

Thanks very much Good ideas. Any idea how much the hop on/off buses cost for 2 of us?
Thanks really appreciate it

Saint_Chris

should have been 12.5 euros each, but we bartered and got it for 10 each.

worth a try

wept

Try this place Kilmainham Gaol well worth the visit.

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Ireland/County_Dublin/Dublin-296021/Things_To_Do-Dublin-Kilmainham_Jail-BR-1.html

useless

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

The Natural History Museum and the National Museum ThingyPlace of Ireland are both free and interesting places especially if it's raining.

Amanda4242

Thank you so much to all. I will definately visit Kilmainham Gaol and will try some of the free museums and art galleries

soolin

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.