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Galway City Centre is a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants and bars. Broaden your horizons with some local live music. Start by booking your hotel in Galway City Centre, and then enjoy the sights in the greater Galway area.

Sightseeing around Galway City Centre

The area's storied past is told through its monuments and historic sites, while the museums provide some cultural flavor. Browse the collections at Bold Art Gallery, Claddagh Ring Museum, or Hall of the Red Earl. You can buy tickets to live performances at Town Hall Theatre, Taibhdhearc Theatre, and Druid Theatre. The Fountain, The Browne Doorway, and Lynch's Castle are significant monuments. Eyre Square, St. Francis Abbey, and St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Galway Tours, Galway City Karting, and Royal Tara China Visitor Center are family favorites.

Popular activities in the area include shopping, taking a tour, and being pampered at a spa. Local parks like Lough Atalia, Millennium Children's Park and Playground, and South Park are peaceful spots. Explore nature at Brigit's Garden and Coole Park. A shopping trip to Galway Shopping Center and Kirwan's Lane might be just what you need for some retail therapy. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Galway Greyhound Stadium, Galway Harbour, or Cooper's Hill Livery.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as Galway Cathedral, Spanish Arch, and Galway City Museum. You can also check out St. Augustine's Church, The Lynch Memorial, and Nora Barnacle House.

Getting around Galway City Centre

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Galway Station.

The closest major airport is Shannon (SNN), located 40.8 miles (65.6 km) from Galway City Centre.