Things to Do in Galway

Explore the highlights of Galway city and County Galway from the central spot of the House hotel!

Local Attractions

Galway Atlantaquaria
View fresh and sea water species from the waters surrounding Galway city.
http://www.nationalaquarium.ie

Galway City Museum
Situated just beside the House hotel, the Galway City Museum houses exhibitions which explore aspects of the history and heritage of Galway city.
http://www.galwaycitymuseum.ie

Galway Cathedral
Galway Cathedral is one of the largest and most impressive buildings in the city.
http://www.galwaycathedral.org

Nora Barnacle House
The Nora Barnacle House is a small private museum faithfully restored to its former character. Open to the public during the summer months with guides available to show you around this special piece of Irish history.
http://www.norabarnacle.com

Quay Street
Just around the corner from the House hotel is the heart of Galway city’s life – Quay Street. This picturesque street offers food, drink and good old Irish fun day and night.

Salthill Promenade
Two miles of promenade overlooking Galway Bay with spectacular views of Clare and the Burren – enjoy a romantic stroll or a revitalising jog with some of the best city views.

Spanish Arch
The Spanish Arch is located just around the corner from our hotel in Galway city centre and was used as a lookout post to warn of any danger coming from the sea. It is thought to be part of the medieval city wall and is the location where the River Corrib meets Galway Bay.

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church
The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas is the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use as a place of worship at the heart of Galway’s life. Amongst the visitors to St Nicholas’ over the centuries the most famous is probably Christopher Columbus who prayed here during a visit to Galway in 1477.
http://www.stnicholas.ie

Tour the West of Ireland

Aran Islands
The edge of Europe, these 3 islands are steeped in Irish culture, heritage and our native language. You can visit the Aran Islands by taking a ferry at Rossaveal or by flying from Connemara Regional airport located near Inverin.

The Burren
The Burren, in North County Clare and parts of South County Galway covering an area of 160 square km, is unique - it is like no other place in Ireland.

Connemara
Connemara is described by many as one of the most scenic areas of Ireland. Connemara’s history goes back thousands of years. Its coast has an endless amount of nice but remote beaches and its most famous export is the green and white Connemara Marble.

The Cliffs of Moher
A must see - these magnificent cliffs rise from the Atlantic Ocean to a height of nearly 200m and extend for a distance of 8km from Hag’s Head to a point beyond O’Brien’s Tower.

Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
When visiting Connemara, the Kylemore Abbey & Gardens are a must see. Roam around the gardens or examine the architecture of the Abbey founded in 1852.
http://www.kylemoreabbey.com

The House hotel team would be delighted to recommend and organise day trips for you with our partner company, the Galway Tour Company. The Galway Tour Company offers creative, fun and informative day tours to the most popular sites such as the Cliffs of Moher in the Burren or Kylemore Abbey in Connemara.

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