Ballinteer Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.
Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.
Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
St. Stephen's Green
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
Dublin Castle
On Dame Street, south of the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin, stands the mighty architectural achievement that is Dublin Castle, parts of which date back to 1200. Over the centuries Dublin Castle has been a fortress and treasury, a royal palace and a prison. Prior to Irish independence in the 1920s, it was also the centre of British rule in Ireland. Today, Dublin Castle is a government building and significant historic emblem.
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballinteer
Stillorgan
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Crypt Theater or Museum of Childhood while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stillorgan Station to get around town.
Leopardstown
Travellers choose Leopardstown for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Central Park Station or Glencairn Station and check out top sights like Leopardstown Racecourse.
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks while you're in town.
Donnybrook
Unique features of Donnybrook include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Herbert Park or Energia Park while you're exploring the area.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park.
More to explore for Ballinteer
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- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin Port
- St. Stephen's Green
- Dublin Castle
- Croke Park
- O'Connell Street
- 3Arena
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Grafton Street
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Dublin Zoo
- Marlay Park
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Phoenix Park
- Olympia Theatre
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Powerscourt Estate
- Merrion Square
- Beacon Hospital
- Grand Canal
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Iveagh Gardens