Top 22 places to see in Waterford

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Waterford Treasures - Three Museums in the Viking Triangle

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Historical Museum: These three unique museums, located within a few steps of each other, recount the 1100-year-old story of Waterford, Ireland's oldest city founded by the Vikings in 914 AD. Reginald’s Tower, a gigantic stone fortress, houses the Viking museum. It is the only Medieval Museum in Ireland. The exhibits here include an extraordinary collection of historical and architectural treasures.

The Waterford Viking Triangle is part of the cultural and heritage area in Waterford City. It is ... [..]

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John F. Kennedy Arboretum

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A pleasant spot to relax by nature: Spend a great day doing nothing but admiring the nature and walking through the trails of John F. Kennedy Arboretum. Tall standing trees by the banks of a serene lake, this is a beautiful park that your little ones would love as well.

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Duncannon Fort

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Duncannon Fort is a star fort and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland. [..]

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Ormond Castle

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Fine Example of Elizabethan architecture. : Build in the 16th Century, Ormond Castle is recognized to be the most preserved Elizabethan estate house in Ireland. Tour of the castle gives an excellent overview of Elizabethan architecture. The most prominent feature of this house is the decorative plasterwork, including portraits in the 'staterooms' which present some of the finest examples of the craft in the country.

Ormond Castle is a castle on the River Suir on the east side of Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperar... [..]

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Kilmokea Country Manor and gardens

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Heavenly!: Strolling through the spiraling walking trails of the Kilmokea Country Manor Gardens and listening to the twittering of songbirds is a fascinating experience. The tracks walled garden provides an exquisite display of exotic plants. With more than 130 different species, the garden is a treat to both the enthusiastic amateur and the more serious horticulturalists.

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SS Dunbrody Emigrant Ship

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A Historical Vessel: Dunbrody Famine Ship is one of the significant tourist attractions in the South East, Ireland. Based on an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it gives a world-class account of the famine immigrant experience. Including guided tour, costumed entertainers and themed exhibits of the highest quality, ‘The Dunbrody’ offers an unparalleled insight into the spirit and endurance with...

The Dunbrody is a three-masted barque built in New Ross in 2001 by New Ross Drydock for the Dunbr... [..]

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The Kennedy Homestead

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The legacy of the Kennedy Family: The Kennedy Homestead is a distinct heritage museum that is dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of Kennedy Family, the ancestors of John F. Kennedy, in Ireland. The homestead has a modern state-of-the-art interpretative exhibit which explores the events of Patrick Kennedy’s departure from Ireland in 1848 and narrates the story of the well-known Irish–American family through the 20th-...

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House of Waterford Crystal

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An impressive tour of the Waterford Crystal House: We enjoyed this authentic factory tour which was guided and informative. We saw many artisans working on their crystal art live at the factory, from blowing to cutting to polishing, we witnessed the whole process of craftsmanship. You get to click pictures with the masterpieces and shop if your budget permits.

Waterford Crystal is a manufacturer of crystal. It is named after the city of Waterford, Ireland.... [..]