A plethora of tourists visit Dublin during the summer months to witness the Irish summer (pun intended) and it thins down by the time it is winter. However, you can still find tourists during autumn in Dublin. Whether you are a tourist visiting Dublin during autumn or if you live in Dublin, these are some of the top places to visit in Dublin during autumn. The first time that we visited Dublin was during the autumn and we fell in love with the city. The many parks of Dublin that are beautifully painted in fall colors make for a photographers delight.
Here are some of the top places to visit in Dublin during autumn.
St. Stephens Green
St. Stephens Green is a public park in Dublin, located in the city center next to Grafton street. The park dates back to 1664 and is rectangular in shape. The park also has a large water body where you can find ducks and waterfowls. An unusual aspect of the park is a garden for the blind with scented plants, which can withstand handling and are labeled in Braille. The park is a lovely place to visit during the autumn and can be easily reached on foot from the city center. The park is also well connected by public transport and can be reached by both Luas (tram) and bus.
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Irish National War Memorial Gardens
The Irish National War Memorial Gardens is an Irish war memorial dedicated to the 49,400 Irish soldiers that died during the first world war. The garden is located in Islandbridge along the south bank of the River Liffey. The garden is a great place to see some fall foliage. The many trees that line up the paths in the garden make for some great photographs. The garden is located close to Heuston station and is well connected by bus and tram. Probably this is one of the less explored parks/gardens of Dublin.
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Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park in Dublin is one of the largest recreational parks within any European capital city and is spread across 1,750 acres. The park is located close to the Heuston station and is well connected by public transport. Inside the park, there are many water bodies, grasslands, Dublin Zoo, Wellington monument, cricket, and rugby pitches. The park is an ideal place to go for a walk or a run. The Wellington monument happens to be the largest obelisk in Europe. If you are lucky, you might get to see a herd of deer running around in the park. We have spotted them multiple times near the Magazine Fort. There are ample places to see some beautiful fall colors in Phoenix Park.
Grand Canal
The Grand Canal Dock is located close to the Bord Gais theater and is well connected by public transportation. If you walk from the Grand Canal dock along the canal towards Mespil Hotel, you are bound to see some great fall foliage. The many locks and bridges on the canal offer some great spots to capture some good photographs. The bridge near Milano restaurant is a great spot to click some beautiful fall pictures.
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National Botanic Garden
Another great place to see some fall foliage is the National Botanic Garden in Dublin. The garden is located 5 km from the city center towards the north. You can reach the gardens by bus. The Glasnevin Cemetery is also located in the park though entry to the cemetery is paid. There is also a horticulture college located inside the gardens.
Saint Anne’s Park
Saint Anne’s Park located near Clontarf on the north side of Dublin is a hidden gem of Dublin. This park is not very popular with the tourists but it was awarded as the Top 5 parks in the world in the year 2019. The park was a part of the former estate of Sir Arthur Guinness. The park features multiple follies and a pond and makes for a great place to capture some fall pictures.
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