subject: Explore Belfast From A Well Located Hotel [print this page] If you're planning a trip soon why not head to Belfast? The city is located in Northern Ireland and not only is it the largest city it is also the country's capital. It can be found at the mouth of the River Lagan the city is surrounded by low-lying hills. All in all it is an ideal tourist destination.
Belfast itself is packed full of things to do and see and so once you have checked into your Belfast Hotel you can start to explore all that Belfast has to offer. In this article the idea is to look at a wide variety of activities and cultural pursuits that are unique to Belfast and that will enrich your stay in Northern Ireland's capital city.
Of course, your hotel will have a number of experienced staff that will be able to help you to decide what to do and where to go during your stay. There is a tourist information service in the city centre where you can book trips and find out everything that Belfast has to offer. Often, it is best to research what to do prior to going on holiday. This can help you to avoid wasting time and may also help avoid differences of opinion which could impact on your trip.
Starting off in the centre of Belfast, which may not be too far from your Belfast Hotel, you will find the City Hall, which opened back in 1906. The City Hall is a great example of turn of the century architecture. The City Hall was built to accommodate Belfast's Council chambers and administrative offices. You will find that you can take excellent and informative free-guided tours throughout the day. You may also want to visit the grounds where you will happen upon a moving memorial for the victims of the Titanic.
Also in the centre of the city, and not too far from a central Belfast Hotel, you will find attractions themed around the Titanic. It may surprise you to find out that the ill-fated cruiser was actually built in the shipyards of Belfast. Of course, the shipyards produced a huge number of ships that did not meet such a dramatic end, but it seems that human nature finds interest and intrigue in disaster. So you can take a boat trip around the shipyards and learn more about the industry and the making of Titanic.
A little further from your Belfast Hotel you will find the Botanical Gardens. These are situated to the south of the city centre and can be found behind the university. The gardens are a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city centre and give you the chance to explore the Palm Gardens and Tropical Ravines that offer rare glimpses of unique flora from the British Isles.
