Things To Do in Shannon,

Activities, attractions and tours
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Shannon Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Shannon 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

Shannon 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 Shannon 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.

Shannon 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 Shannon.

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 Shannon attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Limerick City Centre

4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Limerick City Centre is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Arthur's Quay Park and Milk Market.

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Dromoland

While there might not be top attractions in Dromoland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club and Knappogue Castle.

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Newtown

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Newtown isn't home to many top sights, Aillwee Cave and Poulnabrone Dolmen are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Ballyvaughan

While Ballyvaughan might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lough Derg Yacht Club and Lough Derg.

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Cooga Upper

While visiting Cooga Upper, you might make a stop by sights like Limerick One Shopping Park and People's Park.

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Kilmoylan Lower

If you're spending some time in Kilmoylan Lower, People's Park and Arthur's Quay Park are top sights worth seeing.

Kilmoylan Lower

Day trip destinations from Shannon