Dublin scavenger hunt

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Like many major cities, Dublin is split into two halves by a river - in this case, the River Liffey. On the north side of Dublin, you'll find O'Connell Street, the main thoroughfare through which a number of shopping streets, including Henry Street and Talbot Street, intersect. On Dublin's south side, visitors will find St. Stephen's Green, the stunning buildings of Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral (which dates back to the eleventh century) and a host of other beautiful attractions.

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If you're hoping to incorporate some of Dublin's more irreverent stops on your visit, take a trip to the Bram Stoker Museum, which offers a spine-chilling tour through the life of the author of Dracula. Or take a Viking Splash Tour, which runs through the city by river and road in a World War Two amphibious craft - an experience that's guaranteed to be a bit different to your regular bus tour! Moreover, if you're keen to explore some of Dublin's less travelled areas, you'll have a series of resources available to help you in your quest. Local radio station Newstalk 106, for example, broadcasts a series of podcasts called 'Hidden Dublin', presented by local historian Pat Liddy, which are sure to help you explore the city.

 

 

No trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the Guinness Storehouse, which retells the story of Ireland's most famous export. A self-guided exhibition, entry to the Guinness Storehouse includes a free pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar, which offers spectacular views all around the city. And of course, you'll want to frequent some of Dublin's more traditional bars on your day trip! Visit the Temple Bar area of Dublin for a mixture of food, drink, shopping and music for an experience that's sure to be a highlight of your stay.

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Grafton Street is Dublin's most fashionable and pedestrianised shopping street. Named after the Duke of Grafton, it was pedestrianised in the 1970's and is quite short in length. You can stroll its length in approximately five minutes, but you will be captivated by the atmosphere and the buzz! You'll probably spend a lot longer here than intended wandering in and out of high street stores, select designer boutiques, exclusive jewellers and watch out for those talented buskers! You might catch the next U2, Glen Hansard or Damien Rice in action! Afterwards you can grab a bite to eat in one of the trendy restaurants and cafes.

 

Grafton Street is home to some of Dublin's most popular stores, including Marks and Spencer's, Brown Thomas, BT2, Vero Moda, Oasis, Next and River Island. Upmarket stores like Laura Ashley and Monsoon are also located here. Other nearby retail outlets include the Stephens Green Shopping Centre, the Powerscourt Shopping Centre and the Westbury Mall.

 

For music collectors, the former Woolworths building is now home to HMV where you'll find an extensive music library of performers past and present! Book enthusiasts can avidly browse Hughes & Hughes and The Dublin Bookshop in the Stephens Green Centre. Weirs Jewellers have a fabulous range of jewellery for the diamond collector! Note that most of the shops in and around Grafton Street open late on Thursdays.

The best advice to give about Grafton Street is to take a stroll, browse and shop and then chill out with a bite to eat and a drink. Bewleys Oriental Cafe has long been a recommended place to dine - esteemed writer James Joyce used to frequent Bewleys. However, this Dublin landmark sadly closed in 2004 but was re-opened in a new format in 2005 as the Café Bar Deli. No matter what type of food you're into you'll fid it on Grafton Street. From French cuisine at Leon Bistro, Italian food at Il Posto near St Stephens Green, and American cuisine at Captain America's Cookhouse and Bar, the place that brought the original burger to Ireland in 1971! The surrounding streets are home to some of Dublin's most famous pubs including Davy Byrnes, The Bailey, Bruxelles, McDaids, and The International. Many of these pubs are shrouded in literary and other history. New pubs are the Café en Seine, Ron Blacks, Bordel, Break for the Border and don't forget the smallest pub in the whole of Dublin, the Dawson Lounge which offers cosiness in summer and in winter!

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If some sight seeing is on the agenda, Grafton Street is close to the home of the Irish Government, Dail Eireann. Trinity College (where the Book of Kells is located), the Dublin Civic Museum, the Mansion House, The National Library and the National Museum are all a short walk away.

All year round (rain or sunshine) you'll see a variety of talented buskers, mime artists, poets and comics performing for the crowds along Grafton Street. This scene was brilliantly executed in "Once" starring Glen Hansard of the Frames, Oscar Winner 2008, who started his career on Grafton Street. Highly rated singer-songwriter Damien Rice, also performed during his fledgling musical career on Grafton Street.

There's a statue commemorating an iconic figure of Dublin, Molly Malone on Grafton Street The statue is located at the bottom of Grafton Street, opposite Trinity College. Molly Malone was a legendary figure that was commemorated in the song 'Cockles and Mussels', a Dublin anthem. She worked as a fishmonger and died in one of the outbreaks of cholera that frequently ravaged the streets of Dublin in the nineteenth century.

Phil Lynott, legendary singer of acclaimed Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, who died in 1986, has also had a statue erected in his memory near Grafton Street. This life-size bronze statue was unveiled on Harry Street, off Grafton Street near the Stephen's Green end, in August 2005.

Where to stay...

There are plenty of excellent Dublin hotels to to choose from in and around the Grafton Street area. An excellent choice is the 5 star Westbury Hotel, just off Grafton Street, while the deluxe O'Callaghan Stephen's Green Hotel is located on St. Stephen's Green. You'll find the 3 star Longfields Hotel on Fitzwilliam Street Lower and the 4 star Brooks Hotel on Drury Street. Other Dublin hotels in the St Stephen's Green/Grafton Street area include the Adams Trinity Hotel on Dame Street and the 3 star Grafton Capital Hotel on Stephens Street Lower, while another good Dublin hotel to relax for the night is the Central Hotel on Exchequer Street.

Mairead Foley writes for the Ireland travel and accommodation website http://www.GoIreland.com Visit GoIreland for all you need to know before visiting Dublin, like what to see and where to go. View B&Bs, guesthouses and self catering in Dublin as well as Dublin hotels. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1477813

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