Ireland Vacation Travel Ideas

What are you going to do during your vacation to Ireland? See the sites? Enjoy some food? Experience the nightlife? Why not try something a little different?

Here is a list of 10 unusual things to do in Ireland:

(1) Learn About Butter: Located in Cork City, The Cork Butter Museum is a visual celebration of the butter trade industry in Ireland. Learn about the butter industry, as well as its impact on Ireland's history.

(2) Go Paragliding: Midland Paragliding, located in Tipperary, offers paragliding training and paramotoring. The instructors take trainees on easy courses with focused expert attention.

(3) Experience Rally Driving: No matter if you've never gone rally driving before or not, Rally Connection provides a fun and exhilarating experience for all. Located in Dungarvan and Waterford, Rally Connection caters to beginners and experienced rally car drivers.

(4) Cooking Classes For Two: Located in Hare/Heir Island, West Cork, Island Cottage offers cooking classes for two days at a time for two people (unless a more-intensive four-day course is desired). There are overnight accommodations available.

(5) Go Race Karting: Located in Galway, Pallas Karting brings and exhilarating adrenaline rush to everyone interested in trying this fast-paced sport. Don't worry about the weather because they're always open.

(6) Tour a Brewery: Take a tour of the famous Guinness Brewery on your next trip to Ireland. Not only can you check out their museum, but you can learn how to pull your stout!

(7) Celebrate Halloween: Described as "crazy" during Halloween, The Temple Bar District is the go-to place for unusual and memorable Halloween celebrations. Not only is The Temple Bar District considered the hub of all the action, but there is no shortage of places to go and things to experience!

(8) Go for a run . . . in Heels! Every year in Dublin, there is a Stiletto Heel dash (80 meters) to help raise money for cancer. Not only do you get to sport your favorite heels, but you also get to race for a cause. Women wearing the most outrageous shoes win a special prize.

(9) Visit a Hidden River: Even though the River Dodder is one of Dublin's largest rivers, it is considered a hidden gem. You can walk the shore's paths or go fishing.

(10) Go to Jail! Kilmainham Gaol, constructed in 1792, is Ireland's most famous jail. Touring this historic site offers visitors a historical insight into Irish politics. This prison is no longer used and closed in 1924.

Exploring any one of these ten unusual things to do when visiting Ireland will make for a unique and interesting vacation.