What to do in Sutton

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Photo by Lisa Muscarella
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1. Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse pays homage to an Irish favorite. Go with the flow of the pint-shaped inner part of the first Guinness brewery and learn all about the history of the dark stout with its thick froth. This is where you’ll breathe in the aroma of hop and barley, learn how the stout is traditionally poured and to sample its bitter taste.
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Guinness Storehouse featuring modern architecture and interior views as well as a small group of people

2. Trinity College

Trinity College, the University of Dublin, is a campus in the city center. Admire the bell tower and stone buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries and view modern art. Learn about famous Irish authors who studied here. Browse the galleries or take a tour to view the relics in the Old Library, with ancient gospels and medieval art exhibits.
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Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park

3. St. Stephen's Green

Follow the signs to “Faiche Stiabhna”, as the Irish call St. Stephen’s Green, for an inner-city oasis. Admire the Victorian buildings, play soccer, throw a frisbee, watch people, jog, feed the ducks, doze or have a picnic in this popular Dublin park. You could also bring a novel written by one of Dublin’s great authors and read it at the very spot where they found their inspiration!
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St. Stephen\'s Green featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

4. Aviva Stadium

Aviva Stadium is the national sports arena, where Ireland plays international rugby and soccer games. The structure has a futuristic design and stands in a picturesque area of fields and a canal. Experience the rhapsody and songs of the nation’s passionate fans in this stadium of 51,700 seats.
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5. Grafton Street

Among the most exclusive spots in European retail, Grafton Street is a boulevard full of upscale boutiques and restaurants. It is one of the two main commercial parts of Dublin and has an international array of big names. Yet the street retains its local charm with well-known street performers and traditional pubs. Bring cash and credit cards for a trip through the street’s upscale boutiques.
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Grafton Street featuring music, street scenes and a city

6. O'Connell Street

O’Connell Street is among Dublin’s busiest and recognizable parts. It consists of a wide boulevard divided by spaces for trees and works of art. Admire the many historic buildings and peruse the upscale boutiques that line this busy street.
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View From O'Connell Bridge in Dublin, Ireland

7. Croke Park

A World-Famous StadiumCroke Park certainly is impressive, however. It’s Ireland’s largest stadium, and with the capacity to seat 82,000 sporting fans, it is the fourth largest in Europe. During matches the noise and chants from the crowd can be heard all over the city of Dublin.
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What to do in Sutton

Popular places to visit

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

4.5/5(561 reviews)

A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.

Guinness Storehouse
Trinity College

Trinity College

4.5/5(569 reviews)

Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.

Trinity College
St. Stephen's Green

St. Stephen's Green

4.5/5(719 reviews)

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.

St. Stephen's Green
Dublin Port

Dublin Port

4/5(113 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dublin Port
Aviva Stadium

Aviva Stadium

4.5/5(90 reviews)

Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.

Aviva Stadium
Grafton Street

Grafton Street

4.5/5(552 reviews)

Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

Grafton Street
O'Connell Street

O'Connell Street

4/5(421 reviews)

Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.

O'Connell Street
Croke Park

Croke Park

4.5/5(56 reviews)

Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.

Croke Park
Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle

4/5(381 reviews)

Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.

Dublin Castle

Day trip destinations from Sutton

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Sutton is visit Guinness Storehouse. Tick this major attraction off your itinerary, then experience more of this area's golfing and coastal beaches.
How do I spend a day in Sutton?
Once you've checked off major attractions like Dublin Castle and Malahide Castle, spend some time exploring the retail and food options in Sutton.
What is the top tourist attraction in Sutton?
You can't go home without exploring Guinness Storehouse, ranked the top tourist attraction in Sutton.
Is three days enough to stay in Sutton?
You can easily tour popular attractions like Malahide Castle, Clontarf Castle and Malahide Beach with a three-day getaway in Sutton. On average, most travellers plan two days here. There's plenty to discover nearby too, so linger longer and venture to Dublin.
Is Sutton a walkable city?
Some top attractions in Sutton, including Howth Castle and National Transport Museum, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Only 3 kilometers from central Sutton is Baldoyle and Donaghmede is 5 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Sutton with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, a schedule filled with fun activities makes all the difference. Take a look at our ideas for what to do in Sutton with kids.

What to do in Sutton for adults?
There are loads of things to do in Sutton, with activities for adults of all ages. Round off your day with a visit to Guinness Storehouse or Jameson Distillery Bow St..
Are there free things to do in Sutton?
In Sutton, Malahide Beach is a top spot for anyone wishing to see the city without taking their wallet out. Also, stroll around the local parks and neighbourhoods, and ask for tips from a local tour guide. It's a simple way to discover the best free things to do in Sutton.