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Staring in wonderment at the colourful pages of the Book of Kells , the world's most
famous illuminated gospel, before visiting the majestic Long Room of the Old Library at
Trinity College .
Enjoying a sunny, summer afternoon on the grass in St Stephen's Green , where Dub-
liners come to rest, romance and remind themselves of what makes life worth living.
Exploring the marvellous collection of donated historical objects in the Little Mu-
seum of Dublin .
Indulging in a night out: dinner in one of the area's fabulous restaurants followed by
a pint or more in a pub , such as Kehoe's .
Explore Grafton Street & Around
Grafton St and its surrounding precinct are something of a flexible feast of activities and
sights, but it'll take you two days to even begin to do them justice - and much longer if
you really want to get to the heart of what this part of the city is all about. The main at-
traction is Trinity College, whose pleasures and treasures can be explored in no more than
a couple of hours; right on its doorstep is Grafton St itself, always worth an amble for a
little retail experience or just to take in the sound of one of its many buskers. Just south of
Grafton St is the centrepiece of Georgian Dublin, St Stephen's Green, beautifully land-
scaped and dotted with statuary that provides a veritable who's who of Irish history. But to
really get the most out of the neighbourhood, you'll need to get off Grafton St and into the
warren of narrow lanes and streets to the west of it - here you'll find a great mix of funky
shops and boutiques, some of our favourite eateries, and a handful of the best bars in the
city. Further west again is Dublin Castle and the Chester Beatty Library, both of which
can be explored in half a day. Thankfully, Dublin's compact size means you don't have to
stay here to have it all at your doorstep, but if you do, be aware that most of the lodgings
are among the priciest in town.