Our lives are filled with the hustle and bustle of everyday life and every once in a while, we get to a point where we need an ‘out’. That activity, that get away, that once in life time trip, just to take our mind off things.
Waterford, Ireland is one such place and has so many activities and places you can visit and have the time of your life. Here are some of the fun things and places you get to experience if you visit the place.
The Viking Triangle
Here you get to experience the history of the Vikings first hand and that’s not all, you also get to have an epic tour. You will experience the cultural heritage of the place.
There will be lots of dancing, singing, and costumes to go around.
The most amazing thing will be that, even your granny can come and experience the magical effect of the place.
Your whole family can be there to heighten the experience.
Mount Congreve
This is a place that offers a rich history of the people of Ireland, and serves as an honor to a man by the name John Congreve, son to a famous politician and land developer by the name Ambrose Congreve.
The place was built by John Roberts and was not only famed for its elegance and class, but also served as one of the greatest gardens ever built in the area.
It provides a taste of the historical heritage of the people of Ireland.
Waterford Greenway
This is a 46 km walkway that joins Waterford to Dungarvan and serves as an excellent path for walking or cycling.
The path has a serene environment that blends the natural environment with rich and sprouting trees and fresh air to the core of our existence.
The beauty of the 46 km journey will remain a spectacle and will bring calm and peace as you embark on it. It is a must visit place, once your touch down in Waterford.
Waterford Crystal
It stands at the heart of Vikings triangle and you should not miss it for anything.
It serves as the primary factory for the production of crystal products curved from fire and glass.
It produces some of the most exquisite crystal products such as whisky glasses, lampshades, and a vast range of exquisite models.
A tour around the factory will provide an opportunity to understand the process.
You also get to enjoy nice foods from breakfast to lunch and an opportunity to purchase the exquisite models from the factory shop as a souvenir.
Comeragh Drive
These serves as a good place for hikers who enjoy rough terrain, and the views provided along the way.
It would serve as a challenge for even the most experienced hikers but will be worth the while.
The views from the high points and the treacherous walk or drive through the place will give you a site to behold, and memories to take home.
Reginalds Tower
Get to enjoy the rich cultural history of the Vikings by visiting the Reginalds tower.
The building is over 800 years old and continues to be in use till date.
A tour of the place will provide a marvel of the architectural history of the area as well as provide knowledge of the Vikings history and heritage.
Coumshingaun Lough
This would be one spectacular hike for those who love to explore the wild and landscape of new places.
You will get to enjoy the natural undisturbed landscape of Waterford.
You will also get to experience one of the most spectacular lakes in the region, and for those who love swimming, you can also take a dive.
However, the water can be as cold as ice and quite deep at some points. However, the experience is one I would recommend for those who love hiking.
Surfing in Tramore
Waterford also promotes watersports that include surfing on the cool waters.
The terrain and water tides are excellent for a good surf.
There are many people to interact with around the place and occasionally, visitor tournaments are organized to spice up the experience.
Visit Lismore Castle & Gardens
The Garden house is a nice place to take your kids for an adventure.
There you get to find various sculptures around the garden that help navigate the whole place.
Kids get to play a game of finding and writing down sculptures they have seen.
At the end of the game the best kids get prizes, and most importantly they have fun and explore the place.
Visit Dunmore East
The people of Dunmore East are a fun-loving lot! They have nice places with exotic foods that you can get to sample on your stay there.
There are also opportunities to waterboard and meet with different people, especially the Dunmore community people who are fun loving and friendly.
The epitome of your stay at Dunmore will be graced by the blue grass festival that takes place around August (Now this you do not want to miss!).
Medievel Museum
It serves as the only medieval museum around the Waterford area.
It houses two key medieval times historical artefacts that include; the 13th century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault.
You get to experience the ancient history of the people and a little more on their culture and lifestyle.
Drive the Copper Coast
The Copper coast is a geological site that helps to explain the heritage of the people of Ireland through geological excavations and research.
It helps to understand the growth and development of the culture of the people around the area by connecting their heritage to the historical monuments around the area.
Visiting the area evokes a sense of the vastness of human history and the need to understand one’s roots further.
Curraghmore House
The culture of the people of Waterford is beautiful, and the Curraghmore house provides an opportunity to experience that beauty as well as understand the history behind it.
The gardens not only stand as the ancient home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford, but also serves as a cultural heritage of how he came to the place and the relative time of his reign in the history of Waterford.
Visit Waterford Castle
Want to have a taste of elegance, then visit the Waterford Castle. It has been custom made to give you the ultimate classical luxury.
It is situated in a secluded place and offers exotic and beautiful furnishings.
You will have the feel of royal blood once you get to visit this hotel and enjoy their exotic services.
Eat a famous Waterford Blaa
For the food lovers, Waterford has a special treat for you.
You can experience the taste of Waterford blaa, that is available in several bakeries around the area.
Pertaking of the Waterford blaa is equivalent to permeating the food culture in Waterford and enjoying the delicacy that residents of Waterford enjoy as part of their culture.
Don’t miss that opportunity to be part of the Waterford Community. Take that much needed break and visit the place. It will be quite and experience!