What to do in Shannon

Activities, attractions and tours

King John\'s Castle featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements
Limerick which includes a bridge and a river or creek
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park which includes château or palace, interior views and heritage elements
Cliffs of Moher featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline
Limerick featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and a bridge

Shannon Attractions

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Places of interest in Shannon

Shannon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Shannon, and make it a breeze to explore Shannon and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Shannon to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Shannon, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Shannon.

Shannon attractions

Shannon has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Shannon to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Shannon.

Looking for things to do in Shannon can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Shannon or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Shannon attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in Shannon


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Hunt Museum showing art, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Limerick City Centre

4/5(49 area reviews)

Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and O'Connell Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick.

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Castletroy

Castletroy is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to University Concert Hall and National Technological Park while you're in town.

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Dromoland

Dromoland might not have many top sights, but Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club and Knappogue Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Rathbane North

While Rathbane North isn't home to many top sights, Roxboro Shopping Centre and Limerick Greyhound Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rathbane North
King John\'s Castle showing heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture

Medieval Quarter

Medieval Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by King John's Castle and St. Mary's Cathedral while in the area.

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Newtown

5/5(3 area reviews)

Though Newtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aillwee Cave and Fanore Beach.

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