What to do in County Galway

Activities, attractions and tours

Galway City Museum which includes interior views
Galway City Museum which includes interior views
Galway which includes landscape views, land animals and a sunset
Latin Quarter featuring a city and street scenes
Galway City Centre which includes a bay or harbor and night scenes
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What to do in County Galway

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Eyre Square featuring a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Eyre Square

Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.

Eyre Square
Quay Street which includes street scenes, outdoor eating and markets

Quay Street

During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Quay Street
Kylemore Abbey showing château or palace, a river or creek and heritage elements

Kylemore Abbey

Tour one of Ireland's most romantic castles, which has been home to Benedictine nuns since 1920.

Kylemore Abbey
Just reflecting #Trovember

Connemara National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Connemara National Park, a lovely green space in Letterfrack. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.

Connemara National Park
The quadrangle at the National University or Ireland at Galway. Can't believe I get to call this place my school for the next year!

University of Galway

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Galway during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

University of Galway
Galway Harbour showing boating, a marina and a river or creek

Galway Harbour

Cruise around the scenic sights of Galway Bay, see the historic Spanish Arch, spot charmingly colorful houses and dine in restaurants with water views.

Galway Harbour
Spanish Arch featuring street scenes and heritage elements as well as a couple

Spanish Arch

Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Spanish Arch. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Spanish Arch
The colourful shopping street in Galway... #Architecture

Shop Street

During your trip to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shop Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Shop Street
Galway Cathedral showing interior views, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Galway Cathedral

See a fascinating mosaic of John F. Kennedy in a modern church he visited in Ireland. Admire its rose window and artworks.

Galway Cathedral

Explore areas of County Galway

Galway Harbour showing boating, a marina and a river or creek

Galway City Centre

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The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Galway Shopping Center or Eyre Square while you're exploring the area.

Galway City Centre
Galway City Museum featuring interior views

Latin Quarter

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Galway City Museum might round out your trip.

Latin Quarter
City of Galway Ireland aerial view over the Claddagh district

Claddagh

Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.

Claddagh
Aerial view on Ballyloughane Strand in Galway city, Ireland. High tide. Blue cloudy sky and ocean water. Popular area with amazing view and footpaths for walk close to Renmore residential area

Renmore

When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Renmore
Galway, Ireland 07-08-2022 Aerial view of Salthill promenade.

Salthill

If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Salthill
Twelve Pines Island, standing on a gorgeous background formed by the sharp peaks of a mountain range called Twelve Bens, County Galway, Ireland

Lenaboy

While visiting Lenaboy, you might make a stop by sights like Caesar's Palace and National Aquarium of Galway.

Lenaboy

Day trip destinations from County Galway

Dunguaire Castle which includes heritage architecture, a castle and a river or creek

Galway

Panorama with beach, Lighthouse and cliffs of Moher in background in Inisheer island

Inisheer

Cong Abbey featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle

Cong

birr garden ireland snow covered bridge and tree

Birr

Oranmore Castle on a beautiful Day

Oranmore