In the summer it is the perfect time to see the city of Dublin. The long summer days and the better weather make it a great destination for a weekend away and there is plenty to keep everyone entertained, whether you are visiting the city as a couple, a family or a group of friends.
There is plenty to enjoy outdoors in Dublin and the summer is the perfect time to do it. St Stephens Green is a beautiful park in the city centre and is a great place for a stroll. It leads to Grafton Street where you can go to look around the shops.
Head a little further out to Howth, a seaside village that is only 30 minutes away from the city – the perfect place to go when the weather is good. You can enjoy beautiful views from the cliffs.
Dublin zoo is another place to go that is a popular place for families and is set within Phoenix Park.
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to places to eat and drink. For a group or a family, head to this pizza restaurant Dublin based Italian //www.forno500.ie/ where you can enjoy good food and a lively atmosphere. The Woollen Mills is another popular place that serves traditional Irish food beside the river.
You have to try a pint of Guinness when you are in Dublin of course and there are plenty of pubs all over the city to visit. Cocktails are also a popular choice in Dublin and there are many places that you can go to enjoy a cocktail or two, like the Dean Hotel with a panoramic rooftop bar for example.
