Dublin is a picturesque, walkable city with plenty to see and do. I especially enjoyed seeing the rows of Georgian mansions with colorfully painted front doors. What is there to see and do in Dublin and the surrounding counties?
1. Kilmainham Gaol is an historic reminder of harsher days when Catholics suffered economic hardship at the hands of the governing Protestant authorities, and Catholics fighting for equality ended up in this jail. A very interesting and moving tour.
2. The Guinness Storehouse is one of Dublin's most celebrated tourist destinations. See how Guinness is made and enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness after your tour.
3. The Old Jameson Distillery offers guided tours through their historic building. Our tour guide was very fun, and although I did not personally take part in the whiskey tasting, other Brownell travel consultants did.
4. Newgrange, located north of Dublin, is an ancient burial site 1000 years older than the pyramids of Egypt. It is designed so that the light of the rising sun on the winter solstice shines through a long shaft to illuminate the very center of the tomb.
5. Powerscourt Gardens is located south of Dublin and is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. We very much enjoyed our visit!
A great summer destination, consider Ireland and avoid the heat and crowds of Italy. Ireland offers a temperate climate, a friendly culture, natural scenic beauty, and some of the best golf in the world.
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