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Grafton Street

Dublin, Ireland (South City Centre)
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As featured in 3 days in Dublin and 1 other guide
Ranked #51 of 238 attractions in Dublin
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: Main shopping street in Dublin, lined with boutiques containing the creations of Ireland's trendy designers.
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Stephenville, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

An overcrowded touristy attraction with plenty of cheap shops and eateries bustling with everyone except the Irish. The most valuable store on the whole street is 'Boots' where you can pick up much needed toiletries after your arrival.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Tourist magnet at weekends slightly less busy in the week. Plenty of street theatre and buskers, eateries etc. Brilliant entrance hall to Bewlays tea house. And great coffee also. Well worth a stroll.

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Corydon, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013

There's something for everyone on Grafton Street. There are shops, street vendors, eateries, buskers, and performance artists. Or just stroll and watch the people. Very busy, great atmosphere.

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Maidenhead, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Not really a great shopping street as most of the shops are the same as elsewhere.. It is worth going there for the atmosphere, the free entertainment and the great coffee or tea at Bewlays.

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Like people watching, listening to music, wandering through stores...you will like Grafton Street. Monday afternoon and there was wall to wall people. Great people watching but if you get claustrophobic or have issues with bumping into people best to stay to the side streets. Wonderful place to shop and watch street entertainment. Tables set up hoping to get people to... More

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Lakefield, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

This was a lovely find while wandering around Dublin. Lots of great shops , restaurants, people and pubs , a must walk area , safe and clean....

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Ayr, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Was in Dublin for one night only and on Friday 7th June I came across buskers outside HMV on Grafton Street... Four guys, unbelievably talented.. Would be approx 3pm... Did an amazing rendition of Galway Girl... I would love to hear more about them if anyone can help!!!

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Hamilton, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Grafton street is interesting, however i wouldnt count on doing any great shopping there, its all the typical shops that you can find anywhere. Although I will say that the river island on grafton street usually has the best stuff on sale. For more interesting shopping go to Temple Bar

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Grafton st is the best street in the whole country. It is always lively, filled with colors even when there is no su, which means always and the artists and live music are superb. Any time is time for a walk at grafton, avoid saturdays and rush hours, but always a pleasant to see all the people and shops in... More

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Kildare
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

All the character of Ireland is represented on this street. Take your time wandering up from Trinity to Stephens Green and enjoy the buskers and banter along the way.

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