Dublin is one of our favourite cities in the world, and for good reason. You can dine at Michelin-recommended Note and sink 101 pints of Guinness at its best cosy, iconic pubs. In fact Dublin is such a vibe, you might think you never want to leave.
But we’re here to tell you something: Ireland is full of incredible places to visit, from its stunning hilltops and craggy coastline to its thriving, bustling cities. And a ton of them are an easy car, train or bus ride from Dublin’s city centre, meaning you can get back in time for your Note reservation, if you want to. Whatever you’re looking for, here are the best day trips in Dublin.
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This guide is by Elizabeth Smith, a writer based in Dublin. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.