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Galway Visitor Attractions

Along with its beautiful surroundings the city has activities for all ages and interests. The guide below gives you a sample of what to do while visiting us at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway.

 

Top 10 Things to Do in Galway

  • Take a leap of faith from the high diving board at Blackrock
  • Have cosy pint in one of the famous watering holes.
  • Relax and enjoy the sunshine in Eyre Square, just take it all in.
  • Listen to the buskers and savour the atmosphere on Quay Street
  • Walk the Salthill prom and kick the wall for luck.
  • Appreciate the magnificent, rugged and wild Connemara landscape
  • Listen to traditional musician just picking up a tune in on of the old bars
  • Eat your fill of local seafood at one of Galway’s fine dining establishments
  • Party at one of Galway’s many famous festivals
  • Take a trip to one of the many islands - for a taste of old Ireland

 

 Shopping

Galway’s Street life, Shopping, dining and pubs
Shopping in Galway
Galway Greyhound Racing
Galway Atlantaquarium
Brigit's Garden
Lucinda O'Sullivans Little Black Book of Great Places to Eat 

Galway’s shopping streets are just a few minutes walk away. Galway is a unique shopping experience with a wide range of shops to cater for the tastes of both visitors and locals. As well as the highstreet shops, there is an interesting variety of specialist and tourist orientated shops, which offer unique and interesting gifts. 

 

Galway Tours

Galway City Tours
Irish Rail
Lally ‘s Guided Tours
Healy Tours
Bus Eireann
Executive Helicopters

Corrib Princess

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a cruise on board the luxurious Corrib Princess. The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway city, along the famous Steamers Line, which is the lakes traditional trade route.

The journey takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib and onto the lake providing visitors with unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that make this the most spectacular waterway in Ireland. The Corrib Princess takes you past castles and various sites of both historical interest and natural beauty. There is an abundance of wild life and the Corrib has a peace and tranquility all of its own.

The normal sightseeing tour is 90 minutes in duration. From April – October, The Corrib Princess departs Woodquay every day at 2.30pm and 4.30pm for a sight seeing tour. During peak season there are additional tours scheduled. It is advisable to contact our office in advance to make a reservation or to check availability.

Golf

The West of Ireland offers a wide range of golf courses to challenge golfing enthusiasts. Enjoy a round of golf that combines the excitement of truly magnificent golf with some of the most beautiful and unspoilt scenery in Europe.

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway is located within easy access of many championship golf courses in the area. The Galway Golf Club, Salthill is 5km, Bearna Golf course is 10km, Galway Bay Golf and Country Club, Oranmore is 14km and Cregmore Golf Course is 12km from the hotel. Other championship courses within driving distance are Oughterard, Connemara, Gort, Tuam, Claremorris and Ballinrobe.History & Culture

Galway Cathedral
Galway Irish Crystal heritage Centre
Galway Arts Centre

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Concerts

 

Trad on the prom
The Galway Sessions
Galway Cathedral Recitals
Music at the crossroads
Music events in Galway

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Sports

Tour de Bog Cycle
Rusheen Riding Centre
Connacht Rugby
Galway United Football Club
Pallas Karting
Galway Race Course

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Spirit one spa



Let your mind relax as you enjoy Elemis, Ytsara & Ole Henriksen spa treatments that promise to elevate you to an entirely new level of relaxation and indulgence. As a guest at spirit one spa, you will enjoy thermal and spa facilities found only in the best spas in the world and unrivalled anywhere else in Ireland. Our Thermal Suite includes Sabia Med, Hammam, Rock Sauna, Laconium, Aromo Grotto, Tropical Rain and Cold Fog showers. This multi-award winning spa also features the East Wing relaxation area and fifteen luxurious treatment rooms. Each of our full day & part day pamper programmes will whisk you from the hectic pace of everyday life into a haven of peace and serenity, a place where you will forget time and begin a tantalising journey to relaxation and pleasure.
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