Many of the top attractions we have mentioned will still apply to teenagers but here is a little added inspiration for those who need a little bit more adventure.
Retail therapy
Dublin teenagers (especially girls) love therapy and there are lots of options with super shopping on Grafton Street and Henry Street, eclectic and funky shops in Temple Bar and the usual chains and teenage options in the suburban shopping centres such as Dundrum,Blanchardstown and Liffey Valley. Most of the shopping centres have cinemas and a good range of restaurants for a full day of spending.
Bram Stoker Dracula Experience
The Bram Stoker Dracula Experience is at West Wood Club, Clontarf Road, Dublin 3. Teenagers should love this haunting walk-through interactive experience takes you on a heart-pounding journey through Castle Dracula and terrifying enactments creating the unique spine chilling story of the Count Dracula and his victims.
Crossfire Paintball Games, Killegar Forest, Kilternan
Crossfire Paintball Games in Killegar Forest, Kilternan, Co. Dublin has a 52 acres forest boasts a varied and challenging terrain. There dense woodland, rocky outcrops, a fortress, and a Tank zone incorporating a fully operational armoured personnel carrier.
Dublin Ghostbus
Older kids will enjoy the Dublin Ghostbus which will put them at unease, and will introduce them to the dark romance of a city of gaslight ghosts and chilling legends.
GAA Museum
The GAA Museum was established to commemorate, recognise and celebrate the GAAs enormous contribution to Irish sporting, cultural and social life since its foundation in 1884. Located in Croke Park, GAA headquarters, the museum is open daily throughout the year and runs special educational events.
National Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown
The National Aquatic Centre in Blanchardstown is one of the biggest and most exciting indoor attractions for families. It includes a lazy river, bubble pool, pirate ship, wave pool, surfing machine, water roller coaster, a 50m pool and diving pools.
Sea Safari, Malahide
The Sea Safari in Malahide Marina, Co. Dublin is an enjoyable and exciting sea. The tours combine high speed thrills with enjoying the rich wildlife of the area.
Viking Splash Tours, Stephens Green
Viking Splash Tours, Stephens Green is an unforgettable journey around Dublin by land and water in vintage WWII amphibious vehicle, the Ducks. Viking Splash Tours is a great way to learn about the history and sites of Dublin City.
Xbox Live Gaming Centre, South William Street
The Xbox Live Gaming Centre on South William Street is Irelandʼs premier gaming venue just off Grafton Street. Featuring 40 Xbox 360 consoles, HD screens, comfortable leather seats, networked play and Xbox Live on every machine.
Saving Money
Families should consider the Dublin Pass if they are going to be spending a concentrated amount of time sightseeing. It provides free entry to more than 30 tourist attractions, bypassing queues and discounts in some restaurants and shops. It also includes a trip on the air coach from Dublin airport. This can be bought here online at dublinpass.com before arriving.
Ireland visitor discounts is a fantastic free downloadable discount voucher for leading Irish cultural and heritage visitor attractions. You should download a form for each member of the family and bring this with you when you are travelling. Discounts include two for the price of one in leading tourist attractions, free admission at some attractions and between 10 and 20% off other attractions. This really could make a considerable saving for your family.
You will find lots of family friendly travel tips and advice in our research and advice section to help you book the right family holiday. Check out also the experiences of other parents and travellers in our parents forum and add your own experiences as we are a great believer in real parent's experiences as the best measure of whether somewhere will suit you for your family holiday.
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