Mikz wrote:Well brother ...Ya could always visit the magical Linen musuem in my city of Lisburn.
Seriously - the Giants Causeway might astound ya before stopping off in Portrush
Bangor marina
Id avoid west Belfast brother,its not a place to walk around especially with a camera lol
Bad Bob wrote:As circumstances would have it, the missus and I are attending a wedding in Northern Ireland in about a month's time. Having never visited this part of the British Isles we decided to book ourselves a few extra days to see the sights in the region.
We've been going through the usual guidebooks and have the standard list of attractions sorted. I was curious, though, if there were any top places that those of you with intimate knowledge of the region would recommend as "must sees"?
On the other side of the coin, are there any places to avoid (because they're over-hyped, poor value for money, not safe for tourists, etc.)?
I'd welcome any insights from people who live in, or who have visited, Northern Ireland and/or surrounding regions of the Republic.
Cheers, mates!
fivecups wrote:Bad Bob wrote:As circumstances would have it, the missus and I are attending a wedding in Northern Ireland in about a month's time. Having never visited this part of the British Isles we decided to book ourselves a few extra days to see the sights in the region.
We've been going through the usual guidebooks and have the standard list of attractions sorted. I was curious, though, if there were any top places that those of you with intimate knowledge of the region would recommend as "must sees"?
On the other side of the coin, are there any places to avoid (because they're over-hyped, poor value for money, not safe for tourists, etc.)?
I'd welcome any insights from people who live in, or who have visited, Northern Ireland and/or surrounding regions of the Republic.
Cheers, mates!
Wheres the wedding?? Are you flying into Belfast?
Do you live in the US?
Mikz wrote:To be honest brother , Bangor marina can be struck off too. Im trying hard to think of somewhere here that would be worth seeing for an american , everything we have here , you have there a lot bigger .
I would definately recommend Donegal, even the rich and famous retreat there.
Maybe some of the other irish on here can recommend somewhere, maybe even some local football -but be sure and take an orange ball with ya in case it snows
BarryBelfast wrote:Lol!!
Bad Bob hits Norn Irn!
Belfast City centre is cool..theres loads of good bars and restuarants.Its great for shopping as well (for the missus)
Theres a bus tour that leaves the C/c every day all day!
It will take you all around the outskirts of Belfast..they take you around the Shankill and Falls road areas,tell you about the troublesome history:D
Id say it would be interesting for someone not local.Stay out of these areas unless you are on the bus though..cause they are well rough especially at night.
As Mikz said the North Coast is a great part of the country and has lots of nice scenery but its fecking freezing!
Im sure you'll enjoy your stay Bad Bob:D
Bad Bob wrote:BarryBelfast wrote:Lol!!
Bad Bob hits Norn Irn!
Belfast City centre is cool..theres loads of good bars and restuarants.Its great for shopping as well (for the missus)
Theres a bus tour that leaves the C/c every day all day!
It will take you all around the outskirts of Belfast..they take you around the Shankill and Falls road areas,tell you about the troublesome history:D
Id say it would be interesting for someone not local.Stay out of these areas unless you are on the bus though..cause they are well rough especially at night.
As Mikz said the North Coast is a great part of the country and has lots of nice scenery but its fecking freezing!
Im sure you'll enjoy your stay Bad Bob:D
Good tips, there...cheers Bazza!
Your mention of shopping reminds me of an important follow up question. As you might expect, LFC merchandise is: (a) hard to come by and (b) feckin's expensive in my part of Canada. So, any suggestions on what stores to hit for the latest home kit, scarves, and other Liverpool gear? And, what's the going rate for an authentic home top in the Belfast area?
jkop wrote:So Bad Bob is gracing our shores, you are more than welcome mate. Places to visit well theres the Marble Arch Caves, Belfast Castle, Belfast City Hall, i know people have warned to stay away from certain parts of Belfast but there is an open top bus tour which is safe and legal that takes you round the so called no go areas. So theres a couple for you anyway mate, hope you enjoy your stay. ( By the way i have been to your neck of the woods a couple of times, places such as Banff, Canmore, Calgary, Edmonton and another wee town which i cant remember.)
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