5 Best Day Trips to do from Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Day Trips
While the city of Dublin has many attractions and unique locales to interest tourists, there are several interesting sightseeing locations that are located on its outskirts. Below an overview of the top five attractions in the Irish country-side that you can easily visit by making a day trip from Dublin.
1. Howth Head - This tombolo or small peninsula is located just north of Dublin. From the summit, visitors can get a stunning view of the city of Dublin with the Dublin Mountains standing as a majestic background of the city.
2. Kilternan - Kilternan lies in South County Dublin and offers artificial mountain slopes for a day’s skiing or snowboarding.
3. Newgrange and Monasterboice -Located about 6 hours away from Dublin are the tombs of Newgrange and the Celtic crosses at Monasterboice in the Boyne Valley. This is a day trip that will take you into Ireland’s past.
4. Powerscourt Estate and Glendalough - In the heart of the Wicklow countryside is the historic house of Powerscourt Estate and its magnificent garden. This estate was built in the 18th Century and is one of the finest estates in Ireland. Glendalough is also home to a Round Tower that dates back to the 10th Century. This scenic wonder is just a few hours away from Dublin.
5. Galway and Connemara - Just a train ride away from Dublin is the magnificent town of Galway. The train ride will provide you with wonderful views of the Irish midlands across the Shannon River. Close to Galway is the Connemara region which is famous for its sea inlets.
Extra travel ideas: Make sure to visit the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, home to the national rugby and football teams.
