Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Newtown December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Newtown](https://expedia.ca/Newtown-Hotels.d623299708458524672.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Newtown Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Newtown.d623299708458524672.Car-Rental-Guide)[Newtown Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Newtown.d623299708458524672.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Newtown ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Newtown Types of activities [Newtown travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Newtown.dx623299708458524672) ## Newtown Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Newtown has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Newtown is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Newtown to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Newtown Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Newtown. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Newtown attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Guinness Storehouse The Guinness Storehouse pays homage to an Irish favorite. Go with the flow of the pint-shaped inner part of the first Guinness brewery and learn all about the history of the dark stout with its thick froth. This is where you’ll breathe in the aroma of hop and barley, learn how the stout is traditionally poured and to sample its bitter taste. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Guinness-Storehouse-City-Centre-Dublin.d500971.Vacation-Attraction) ![Guinness Storehouse featuring interior views and modern architecture as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500971/86f559a2-4e51-432c-8e26-fbd58d312748.jpg) ### 2\. Trinity College Trinity College, the University of Dublin, is a campus in the city center. Admire the bell tower and stone buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries and view modern art. Learn about famous Irish authors who studied here. Browse the galleries or take a tour to view the relics in the Old Library, with ancient gospels and medieval art exhibits. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Trinity-College-City-Centre-Dublin.d507659.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507659/340c1364-c0b4-49f8-9fd0-543e934964c4.jpg) ### 3\. St. Stephen's Green Follow the signs to “Faiche Stiabhna”, as the Irish call St. Stephen’s Green, for an inner-city oasis. Admire the Victorian buildings, play soccer, throw a frisbee, watch people, jog, feed the ducks, doze or have a picnic in this popular Dublin park. You could also bring a novel written by one of Dublin’s great authors and read it at the very spot where they found their inspiration! [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Stephens-Green-City-Centre-Dublin.d507658.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Stephen\'s Green which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507658/d8a15113-0a32-4621-a28e-30f310b7ad65.jpg) ### 4\. Aviva Stadium Aviva Stadium is the national sports arena, where Ireland plays international rugby and soccer games. The structure has a futuristic design and stands in a picturesque area of fields and a canal. Experience the rhapsody and songs of the nation’s passionate fans in this stadium of 51,700 seats. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Aviva-Stadium-Ballsbridge.d6165854.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dublin_AvivaStadium_6165854 03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165854/1db62e1d-d25a-49e9-8d3b-935aa6543f36.jpg) ### 5\. O'Connell Street O’Connell Street is among Dublin’s busiest and recognizable parts. It consists of a wide boulevard divided by spaces for trees and works of art. Admire the many historic buildings and peruse the upscale boutiques that line this busy street. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/OConnell-Street-City-Centre-Dublin.d6156644.Vacation-Attraction) ![View From O'Connell Bridge in Dublin, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156644/d3bc24e7-dfd2-4839-ae90-a6540204f191.jpg) ### 6\. Grafton Street Among the most exclusive spots in European retail, Grafton Street is a boulevard full of upscale boutiques and restaurants. It is one of the two main commercial parts of Dublin and has an international array of big names. Yet the street retains its local charm with well-known street performers and traditional pubs. Bring cash and credit cards for a trip through the street’s upscale boutiques. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Grafton-Street-City-Centre-Dublin.d6131953.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grafton Street featuring music, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131953/59422d5e-d23e-4a8d-b759-8dd5bc51fb21.jpg) ### 7\. Croke Park A World-Famous StadiumCroke Park certainly is impressive, however. It’s Ireland’s largest stadium, and with the capacity to seat 82,000 sporting fans, it is the fourth largest in Europe. During matches the noise and chants from the crowd can be heard all over the city of Dublin. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Croke-Park-Drumcondra.d6176612.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6176612/ec3cc967-8a9a-4f49-8cc8-2d8ac31bb491.jpg) ### 8\. Dublin Castle The 18th-century Dublin Castle is among the city’s most iconic sites. A small park with pretty floral displays lies behind the castle, which replaced a 13th-century Viking military fortress. Learn its fascinating history as the seat of British and Irish governments over the centuries. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Dublin-Castle-City-Centre-Dublin.d500963.Vacation-Attraction) ![View of Dublin Castle from the Dubh Linn Garden #castle #dublin #dublincity #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1069/fdbb8027-9914-4337-9d91-6678577b3ce7.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Newtown | Number of things to do | 279 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Marlay Park’s Heritage: A Self-Guided Tour of Dublin’s Playground](/things-to-do/marlay-parks-heritage-a-self-guided-tour-of-dublins-playground.a50712610.activity-details): CA $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin](/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-doolin-burren-galway-day-tour-from-dublin.a181601.activity-details)[Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour](/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-wild-atlantic-way-kilmacduagh-abbey-galway.a547489.activity-details)[City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-dublin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-walking-tour.a172099.activity-details)[Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin](/things-to-do/blarney-castle-and-cork-day-tour.a249598.activity-details)[Dublin: Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges and Belfast tour](/things-to-do/dublin-giants-causeway-dunluce-castle-dark-hedges-belfast.a548005.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Dublin Open-Top Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Live Guides](/things-to-do/dublin-open-air-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-with-live-guides.a546069.activity-details)[The Irish Dance Party in Dublin](/things-to-do/the-irish-dance-party-in-dublin.a1140586.activity-details)[The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour](/things-to-do/gravedigger-ghost-bus-tour.a235843.activity-details)[Walking Tour of Dublin’s Viking/Medieval Quarter with a Viking](/things-to-do/walk-with-viking-warriors-through-dublins-medieval-quarter.a46666255.activity-details)[St Patrick's Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour](/things-to-do/st-patricks-cathedral-book-of-kells-and-dublin-castle-tour.a48840228.activity-details) | | With kids | [Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin](/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-doolin-burren-galway-day-tour-from-dublin.a181601.activity-details)[Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren and Galway City day tour](/things-to-do/cliffs-of-moher-wild-atlantic-way-kilmacduagh-abbey-galway.a547489.activity-details)[City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-dublin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-walking-tour.a172099.activity-details)[Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin](/things-to-do/blarney-castle-and-cork-day-tour.a249598.activity-details)[Dublin: Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges and Belfast tour](/things-to-do/dublin-giants-causeway-dunluce-castle-dark-hedges-belfast.a548005.activity-details) | ## What to do in Newtown --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Newtown ![Guinness Storehouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/553000/553891-guinness-storehouse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guinness Storehouse 4.5/5(281 reviews) A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink. [](https://expedia.ca/Guinness-Storehouse-City-Centre-Dublin.d500971.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trinity College](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/553000/553917-city-centre-dublin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trinity College 4.5/5(449 reviews) Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells. [](https://expedia.ca/Trinity-College-City-Centre-Dublin.d507659.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dublin Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4386b4333cfac421ee3fde3892b2c8e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin Port 4/5(33 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Dublin-Port-Dublin.d6228106.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Stephen's Green](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/553000/553897-city-centre-dublin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Stephen's Green 4.5/5(313 reviews) Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Stephens-Green-City-Centre-Dublin.d507658.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aviva Stadium](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/553000/553915-aviva-stadium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aviva Stadium 4/5(28 reviews) Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain. [](https://expedia.ca/Aviva-Stadium-Ballsbridge.d6165854.Vacation-Attraction) ![O'Connell Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/553000/553887-oconnell-street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O'Connell Street 4.5/5(86 reviews) Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings. [](https://expedia.ca/OConnell-Street-City-Centre-Dublin.d6156644.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grafton Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/553000/553922-grafton-street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grafton Street 4.5/5(115 reviews) Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home. [](https://expedia.ca/Grafton-Street-City-Centre-Dublin.d6131953.Vacation-Attraction) ![Croke Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b2cd695a637bc90d41763c9bd7aff7de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Croke Park 4.5/5(11 reviews) Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself. [](https://expedia.ca/Croke-Park-Drumcondra.d6176612.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dublin Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/553000/553888-dublin-castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin Castle 4/5(310 reviews) Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens. [](https://expedia.ca/Dublin-Castle-City-Centre-Dublin.d500963.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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