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]]>Explore St Stephens Green
St Stephens Green is Dublin’s most iconic green space and a must-visit for any tourist. Surrounded by tall buildings and busy streets from all sides, this public park represents a true oasis in a concrete jungle. There is plenty of things to do here, from relaxing walks and picnic beside its lake to exploring its many monuments and statues.
Visit the National Museum of Ireland
The National Museum of Ireland offers free admission, making it a perfect place to enjoy a fulfilling day without spending money. The museum operates four divisions, three of which are located in Dublin: Archaeology, Natural History, and Decorative Arts and History. The Archaeology division focuses on displaying exhibits from Irish history while also having items from Ancient Egypt and various parts of the Roman Empire in its collection. The Natural History division focuses on the animal world, while the Decorative Arts and History division displays items like furniture, old money, weapons, and objects made from silver, ceramics, and glass.
Marvel at the Old Books at Chester Beatty
Chester Beatty won the title of European Museum of the Year in 2002, so you know you won’t regret visiting it, especially since it offers free admission. The museum displays old and rare books while also featuring manuscripts, prints, drawings, and various notable artifacts in its collection.
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Cornucopia was plant-based before it was cool, having opened its doors as Dublin’s first vegan market and cafe in 1986. Today, the restaurant remains a 100% family-run business offering a simple, nourishing menu full of whole food plant-based dishes. We love their tofu scramble on toast with a vegan caesar salad on the side.
It’s a Trap
For coffee, pastries, and light bites, be sure to check out It’s a Trap, a tiny coffee shop and grocery store offering a wide variety of vegan goods from around the world. Their vegan Reuben and Korean BBQ wraps are our favorites for lunch, and a shot of espresso alongside one of their classic cinnamon buns makes for a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
The Saucy Cow
Don’t let the name fool you—no cows were harmed in the making of any of The Saucy Cow’s food. This restaurant in the city’s Temple Bar neighborhood offers plant-based versions of fast food favorites. Keep it simple with a mushroom burger, or spice things up and try their vegan pulled pork tacos.
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]]>Las Vegas, USA
Unsurprisingly, the Vegas Hard Rock Cafe is all glitz and glamor. You can look through their wall of windows out at all the neon of Sin City—without sinning too much yourself. The cafe features a full concert venue as well as a dining patio to enjoy the warm Nevada air.
Rome, Italy
The Cafe found it Italy’s ancient capital is a one-of-a-kind mixture of classic American and British rock mixed with old Italian architecture. More importantly, this is a great place to view famous clothes: the cafe features a vest worn by Elvis Presley, a jacket worn and owned by the great Jon Lennon, and (not clothes) the bass used by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers on their Californication tour.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin’s Hard Rock Cafe can be found within its cultural quarter, Temple Bar, where many pubs and restaurants are nestled together for tourists to explore. It features memorabilia from Jimmi Hendrix, Elvis, and Madonna.
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]]>Get an Irish Breakfast at Keoghs Cafe
There is no better way to start your day in Dublin than an Irish breakfast and a cup of coffee. The usual is bacon, sausages, baked beans, eggs, mushrooms, and grilled tomatoes, but there could be some hash browns thrown in as well. The place to get it is Keoghs Café.
Marvel at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
When you finish breakfast, take the South Great George’s Street and head to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The national cathedral of the Church of Ireland will amaze you with its astonishing architecture, art, and historical significance.
Tour the Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Dublin was once the whiskey capital of the world, but now Teeling Whiskey Distillery is the only distillery that is operating in the city at the moment. For this reason alone it is worth it to take part in one of the daily tours of the place. As a bonus, you’ll learn more about the whiskey-making process and taste some whiskey.
Check out Guinness Storehouse
If you are more into beer, you’ll also find Guinness Storehouse nearby. The building is dedicated to Guinness, Ireland’s most famous beer, and tells the story of its origins through multimedia exhibits and memorabilia. Of course, the beer tasting is included.
Relax at St Stephen’s Green
After all those whiskey and beer, you should head to St Stephen’s Green to catch a breather. Here, you’ll be able to relax with a stroll between gardens with scented flowers, ornamental lakes, and majestic green trees.
Explore the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
The Archaeology branch of the National Museum of Ireland is worth the visit for its extensive collection of antiques dating from the Stone Age to the Late Middle Ages. It contains items from Ireland but also other locations.
Walk into a Random Pub and Call it a Night
The best way to finish your day in Dublin is to enter a random pub that seems the most inviting, sit at the bar, order a pint, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
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]]>St. Patrick’s Day
This is a national holiday in Ireland and by far the best time of the year to visit Dublin. St. Patrick’s Day parade is the biggest event of the year here, so it’s no wonder that tourists from all around the world travel to Ireland to witness this unique experience.
Literary History
Fans of literature would enjoy joining one of many literary tours and learning more about world-famous writers like Oscar Wilde, Samuel Decker, James Joyce, and Bram Stoker.
Irish Pubs
Irish pubs are popular all around the world, but visiting authentic Irish pubs is truly a unique experience that you can get only in Ireland.
Music
Dublin has a vibrant nightlife scene and it was actually named one of the best cities in the world for live music. This means that the capital of Ireland is the perfect destination for musicians or fans of music and concerts in general.
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]]>Irish Stew
Irish stew is a favorite among locals and it’s traditionally made with potatoes, carrots, onions, diced mutton, and bacon. Now, chefs are making it with different kinds of meats and Guinness.
Boxty Pancakes
These traditional Irish potato pancakes are made by mixing raw potato, cooked mashed potato, and flour with fresh milk. They can be enjoyed with butter or sugar, but they’re often served with a full Irish breakfast, which includes eggs, bacon, black pudding, sausage, and tomato.
Coddle
Coddles are made with leftovers like sausages, potatoes, onions, and bacon slow-cooked in broth. It’s the perfect comfort food, especially on a cold day.
(@francesco.julia)Seafood, Cockles, and Mussels
Ireland is surrounded by the sea and it has some of the best seafood in the world. Whether you like seafood, cockles, or mussels, Dublin is the spot to go.
Soda Bread
Soda bread’s made with flour, baking soda, salt, and soured milk. A good one has a crispy crust and soft inside.
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]]>Visit Dublin’s Museums
The Irish Emigration Museum offers unique stories about Irish emigrants, the Irish Whiskey Museum is a tribute to this classic drink, while the National Transport Museum of Ireland offers a look into the history of public and commercial transport. Of course, you can also explore the country’s art and history in many other museums.
Nightlife
Experiencing Dublin’s nightlife starts with the Temple Bar and can continue in many directions. There are tons of pubs and nightclubs you can visit for a great time. Additionally, if you want to shop, check out Grafton Street, Moore Street, and Henry Street, the most popular shopping places in Dublin.
Explore Nature
Ireland is the country with some of the most stunning nature you’ll ever see, so make sure to visit Skellig Michael Island, mountain Carrauntoohil, Killarney National Park, Wicklow Mountains National Park, and many more incredible places.
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]]>Dublin
In the capital’s inner-city North Side is 14 Henrietta Street, the historical home of the Dublin Tenement Museum. The place was built during Dublin’s Georgian period as a townhouse for wealthy families and turned in the early years of the 20th century into a tenement. Visiting the museum requires taking the tour, and a ticket to the tour buys entrance and a walk through the different spaces telling about the lives and experiences of the 100 or more people who occupied the building at one point.
New York City
The city’s Lower East Side was one of the most famous former tenement areas in the world, and appropriately the NYC Tenement Museum is the most famous museum dedicated to the social phenomenon. In the early 20th century, the entire neighborhood was home to a diverse mix of migrant communities, with many of them ready to endure any sort of living conditions just to stay in the United States. The museum provides tours of the flats in two buildings, and all around the area.
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]]>The Leprechauns
The popular mythological creatures are an anchor to the narrative, but they’re not really the main point of the experience offered by the museum. During your tour, you will learn about famous, as well as infamous, leprechauns, and experience (we won’t tell you how) what it would be like being as small as them.
The Day Tour
Suitable for families with kids aged 7 and older, the daytime guided tours focus on mythology and magical creatures in Ireland. It includes a walk through a rainbow and two storytelling sessions about the role of magic in Irish society.
The Night Tour
Under the title of DarkLand, this tour for over-18s explores some of the more serious aspects of Ireland’s fairy world. The tour guides’ performance and storytelling skills are at the center of this experience. They take you through some disturbing and fascinating folk tales nestled at the root of Irish culture.
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]]>Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is the capital of Pilsner beer, so if you love it, this is a destination you shouldn’t miss.
(@thetravellingfrenchy)Dublin, Ireland
Would you like a chance to visit the Guinness factory? Go to Dublin! Not only you can taste many delicious beers right there in the factory, but the whole city is filled with pubs offering famous local beers.
Brugges, Belgium
Belgium is another great choice, especially the city of Brugges. The less you expect, the better time you will end up having!
If you plan your trip right in advance, you can make several stops and visit more than one city during your vacation; this is one of the best things about traveling Europe. Have fun!
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