Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Dublin

Dublin is a city in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 1,024,027 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 parks. The must-see places are Baggotrath Parish (1 km), Fitzwilliam Square (1 km) and St Stephen's Church (1 km).

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Dublin at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 1,024,027
Coordinates
53.3331° N, 6.2489° W
Places within 50 km
257 (257 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Dublin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dublin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Dublin

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dublin. The closest is Baggotrath Parish (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dublin

71 churches within 100 km of Dublin. The closest is St Stephen's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dublin

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dublin. The closest is Kilmashogue (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Dublin

32 parks within 100 km of Dublin. The closest is Fitzwilliam Square (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dublin

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dublin. The closest is Saint Audoen's Gate (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Dublin

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dublin. The closest is Sandymount Strand (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Dublin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dublin
  2. 1 km Baggotrath Parish · heritage site, Leinster
  3. 1 km St Stephen's Church · church, Leinster
  4. 1 km Merrion Square Park · park, Leinster
  5. 1 km Fitzwilliam Square · park, Leinster
  6. 1 km Dartmouth Square · park, Leinster
  7. 1 km Back to Dublin

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    Within 15 km of Dublin

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dublin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6383Baggotrath Parish (1 km)
    Churches6971St Stephen's Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3341Kilmashogue (12 km)
    Parks3132Fitzwilliam Square (1 km)
    Other attractions2426National Library of Ireland (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013Saint Audoen's Gate (3 km)
    Beaches & coast88Sandymount Strand (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Dalkey Island (16 km)
    Waterfalls33Powerscourt Waterfall (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (32 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (3 km)
    Treks22Dublin Mountains Way (12 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (2 km)

    Dublin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dublin?

    Baggotrath Parish (heritage site, about 1 km), Fitzwilliam Square (park, about 1 km), St Stephen's Church (church, about 1 km), Dartmouth Square (park, about 1 km), Merrion Square Park (park, about 1 km), Iveagh Gardens (garden, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dublin?

    257 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 24 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dublin?

    Baggotrath Parish, about 1 km by road; Famine Memorial (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dublin?

    St Stephen's Church, about 1 km by road; Newman University Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dublin?

    Kilmashogue, about 12 km by road; Three Rock Mountain (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dublin?

    Start in Dublin, visit Baggotrath Parish, then St Stephen's Church, then Merrion Square Park, then Fitzwilliam Square, then Dartmouth Square, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dublin?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Dublin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dublin’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.