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15 Recommendations in and Around Galway

Hey All,

Sorry it was another long day, so here's another easy post. Here are things you should check out in and around Galway.

  1. Get a cone at Murphy's Ice Cream. Okay this was my first time there today and I really can't recommend enough. Try all the flavors you want and then get a cone with two (this is the standard if you can believe it).
  2. Travel with Wild Atlantic Tours. My mom, my stepdad, and I went on two of these and they were great. We did a combined Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher tour which was only one (long) day, but it was incredible. We also did a great Connemara trip where we got to see a ton of stuff, but also had some time to explore.
  3. See the Cliffs of Moher from the sea. I had seen the cliffs before, but they're so much more majestic from the sea. Admittedly though, I still don't get the profundity of "From the sea you see the cliffs and from the cliffs you see the sea."
  4. Go to Connemara National Park. It's so worth a trip and when the sun hits the gorse, it just lights up all your surroundings.
  5. Go to Judy Greene's Pottery. I just have a ton of fun looking around this shop. And now I have donkey milk soap in the shape of a pig, so I think that's a win.
  6. Have tea at Cupan Tae. Admittedly, my mom and stepdad had a bad time there, but I actually had a tea that I would excitedly drink (this is a first).
  7. See a storyteller. I have a favorite in Galway, but I know there must be others, so I would really recommend seeing one.
  8. Have some wine and cheese at the Black Gate Cultural Center. They have very good wine and truly incredible cheese plates.
  9. Tour the craft village in Spiddal. I was pretty shocked to find out that only one of the three guide books my mom had access to mentioned Spiddal. I'm not saying spend a weekend here, but the craft village is well worth a visit and you can get some handmade gifts for others or for yourself (I have a Connemara marble necklace and matching earrings).
  10. Find the medieval spots in Galway. You can do this by having a good wander around or joining a walking tour. Either way, I would recommend learning about how old this city truly is.
  11. Eat at High Cafe. It has Italian and Moroccan food that come in huge, delicious portions. Plus, it's BYOB which means dinner is a good price.
  12. Stroll along the Corrib. The Corrib is incredibly fast but also has lovely walks and benches along it.
  13. Tour bookstores. I recently learned there's another bookstore I need to make my way to! Kenny's here I come (someday)!
  14. At least consider getting something made out of wool. My stepdad now owns a new sweater and scarf. Really there are so many cute shops to browse that you should have fun at least looking.
  15. Walk along the Salthill Promenade. This is honestly weather permitting, but it's so pretty and worth the time.

Okay that's it for now!

(Prompt by me)

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