Best Things to do in Belfast, Northern Ireland

When thinking of Belfast in Northern Ireland, people often envision The Troubles of the 20th century where religions fuelled violence and divided the city (quite literally). The long walls separating the areas of Shankhill Road and Falls Road are still standing today. However, Belfast is so much more than a city struggling with religious differences. There are many things to do in Belfast that set it apart from its troubling past and make for an amazing city to visit.

So, stock up on your British pounds and learn how to convert from kilometers to miles, we’re taking you on a journey of all the best places to visit in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Top Things to do in Belfast

Located just two hours north of Dublin, Belfast is just a hop skip and a jump from Ireland’s more famous city but it feels worlds away. Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom (not the Republic of Ireland). While Dublin feels like a city made for tourists, Belfast has a more authentic vibe where people hustle to work downtown and pubs are filled with locals instead of day tours coming in on a bus. Read more: 16 Fun Facts About Ireland To Prepare for your journey

If you are looking for the quintessential Irish experience, make sure to visit Belfast and set aside at least two days to truly explore it. If you are wondering why? We’re going to share some of the best things to do in Belfast to peak your interest and lure you to the north of the Emerald Isle.

1. Titanic Belfast

Without a doubt, one of the most popular things to do in Belfast is to visit Titanic Belfast. This incredible interactive museum is dedicated to the ill-fated Titanic voyage. The ill-fated RMS Titanic was built right here in the shipyards of Belfast. This huge museum takes you through the journey of building the Titanic to the rescue of survivors off the coast of Canada.

Titanic Belfast houses multimedia displays that share first-hand account stories playing over loudspeakers as you walk through its galleries showcasing replicas of rooms on the Titanic and relics salvaged from the site.

There’s a Disney-like ride in the middle of the self-guided tour where you hop on a ride as your journey to the bottom of the ship gliding through the bowels of the mighty ship. We have visited Titanic Belfast three times and we always find something new.

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• Address: 1 Olympic Way, Queen’s Road, Belfast BT3 9EP, UK

2. SS Nomadic

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