Galway

Galway enchants with its vibrant pubs bristling with traditional Irish music, an Irish harbor city riddled with cobblestone streets and small, independent shops selling books, musical instruments and traditional crafts. Life in Galway goes with the flow, and its best to just walk around and see where the day takes you. Nestled on the banks of the Corrib River, at the point where it meets the Atlantic, a stroll along the promenade will take you to the seaside suburb of Salthill, while a little further away, the mountains, bogs and heathlands of the Connemara National Park call to the adventurer within. Street-side performances are a common sight down Quay Street, while the cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands make for great day trip destinations. For a taste of the city's rich history, there are plenty of options to explore including Lynch's Castle, the Galway City Museum and the Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum. Deemed a UNESCO city of film, Galway hosts the annual Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland's best-known fete of this kind. Music is, however, the soul of the city, best captured not only by live performances at its pubs, but also through the classical concerts at the Galway Cathedral. Tourists throng the city's Latin Quarter for a fabulous night out on the town, and a sampling of fresh seafood at Kirwan Lane is simply a must. Let Galway warm you with its friendly embrace, wow you with its scenery and bewitch with its vibrant culture.