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There isn\'t a ton of stuff to do in Belfast, but the good news is that most of it is free! Unfortunately both the City Hall and the Ulster Museum are closed until late 2008 for renovation. Belfast is very walkable, but if you have to take the bus, a day ticket is cheaper than 2 one-way...more There isn\'t a ton of stuff to do in Belfast, but the good news is that most of it is free! Unfortunately both the City Hall and the Ulster Museum are closed until late 2008 for renovation. Belfast is very walkable, but if you have to take the bus, a day ticket is cheaper than 2 one-way tickets. close

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by lauracsmith7163 – posted on May 12, 2008

30

I moved to Belfast in March 2007 as I loved it that much. The people are great and if you visit her, try and meet some Irish people as they will show you the best 'craic' (FUN!) Great pubs to go to are Kelly's, Maddens and the Spaniard - with some great Irish music and yummy food. You could spend...more I moved to Belfast in March 2007 as I loved it that much. The people are great and if you visit her, try and meet some Irish people as they will show you the best 'craic' (FUN!) Great pubs to go to are Kelly's, Maddens and the Spaniard - with some great Irish music and yummy food. You could spend a week here if you look outside the box. Whites Tavern is tucked away near Dunnes as well. Go on a Paddywagon tour to Giant's Causeway, Rope bridge and Derry, then one to Bushmills Whiskey Dist. Limelight has Comedy night, go to the Opera house, and take a Black Cab tour which gives you a great impartial political tour of the Shankill and Falls Road, Divis flats, murals , peace wall, etc etc. It opens your eyes and makes you realise that Belfast is still divided in a huge way. Zoo is OK, Belfast Castle is good as well. It's been the biggest culture shock moving to Belfast out of my 2 years away from Australia, but the most enjoyable, welcoming city and people of all.close

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by sking20 – posted on Aug 27, 2007

1

I'm in Belfast visiting my friends allot and have never been disapointed, the pubs are so original, the best bar for the banter is 'Auntie Annies'. theres good clubs one inparticular 'the limelight' it's such a fun place and the people are so friendly. Belfast is overall a good place to go. I'm...more I'm in Belfast visiting my friends allot and have never been disapointed, the pubs are so original, the best bar for the banter is 'Auntie Annies'. theres good clubs one inparticular 'the limelight' it's such a fun place and the people are so friendly. Belfast is overall a good place to go. I'm away there again this weekend and am gonna have a blast.close

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by ally1985 – posted on Aug 16, 2007

1

WONDERFUL - LOVELY FRIENDLY PEOPLE - LOTS TO SEE & DO - DON'T GO THERE DURING THE ORANGE PARADE THOUGH (UNLESS OF COURSE THATS THE PURPOSE FOR YOUR VISIT) AS MOST THINGS SHUT (NOT JUST FOR THE DAY). SHOPS OPEN DAY AFTER BANK HOLIDAY BUT OTHER ATTRACTIONS CIVIC BUILDING ETC ETC CLOSED UNTIL THE...more WONDERFUL - LOVELY FRIENDLY PEOPLE - LOTS TO SEE & DO - DON'T GO THERE DURING THE ORANGE PARADE THOUGH (UNLESS OF COURSE THATS THE PURPOSE FOR YOUR VISIT) AS MOST THINGS SHUT (NOT JUST FOR THE DAY). SHOPS OPEN DAY AFTER BANK HOLIDAY BUT OTHER ATTRACTIONS CIVIC BUILDING ETC ETC CLOSED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK. DO TOUR AROUND - LOVELY SCENERY - AND VISIT LONDONDERRY.close

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by TC – posted on Aug 7, 2007

2

Belfast has some nice parts and some interesting history, of course, but it's not a city that I would recommend to tourists other than visiting those just for a day. The very center of the city is decent with good shopping and areas outside the city like hollywood are pictoresque but that's about...more Belfast has some nice parts and some interesting history, of course, but it's not a city that I would recommend to tourists other than visiting those just for a day. The very center of the city is decent with good shopping and areas outside the city like hollywood are pictoresque but that's about it. Go see the Odyssey Arena and the W5 Center.close

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by MrWhite – posted on Aug 2, 2007

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Belfast has this underground feel to it, like there is stuff going on everywhere but you have to know it to find it. People are friendly, there are a few unique fashion shops, good bars and restaurants. Ask people where to go! Take the local bus instead of the black taxi to look at the murals,...more Belfast has this underground feel to it, like there is stuff going on everywhere but you have to know it to find it. People are friendly, there are a few unique fashion shops, good bars and restaurants. Ask people where to go! Take the local bus instead of the black taxi to look at the murals, then walk back into town - gives more a feel of the divided city. Film festival in April is great. Botanical garden is beautiful.close

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by catarina – posted on May 1, 2007

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We can recommend this city for a short and even for a longer trip. The black taxi tour is a real must as you will be shown the city from a real Northern Irish person´s point of view! The Paddywagontour is also fantastic and takes you to the Giant´s causeway, to Derry, Carrick-a-rede...more We can recommend this city for a short and even for a longer trip. The black taxi tour is a real must as you will be shown the city from a real Northern Irish person´s point of view! The Paddywagontour is also fantastic and takes you to the Giant´s causeway, to Derry, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge etc. It is really great. People are very nice and so very helpful! Go to Belfast, it is worth it!close

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by reginarepp2697 – posted on Apr 20, 2007

3

Myself and my family decided to go to Belfast for a short break to enjoy the Titanic made in Belfast Anniversary weekend. We booked into The Belfast International youth Hostel which we were overly impressed with. During our stay we ate out everyday and found the food delicious and service...more Myself and my family decided to go to Belfast for a short break to enjoy the Titanic made in Belfast Anniversary weekend. We booked into The Belfast International youth Hostel which we were overly impressed with. During our stay we ate out everyday and found the food delicious and service brilliant as well as being amazing value for money with some establishments doing offers such as free drink with meals and free fruit with kids meals etc. We didnt attend any pubs/niteclubs as we had our young children with us but at night the area we stayed in looked pretty lively. The shopping Centres have shops to suit all tastes as well as lots of different styles of cafes and fastfood restaurants. The sights were excellent and a must for any titanic fans especially at that time of year. The weather that weekend was wonderful, fri sat and sun were all beautiful bright sunny days, perfect for chilling out on the grass. Eating out and drinking is considerably cheaper than Dublin and the events we attended were also brilliant value for money and many of them were free. I'd really recommend the titanic lagan boat tour with friendly and informative guides. The Belfast Welcome Centre has brilliant staff who will help with any query. One small drawback was public transport, there never seemed to be a taxi when you need one and loads when you dont but its the same everywhere I suppose. Overall my family and myself really enjoyed our trip and hope to return again next year.close

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by natgleeson4806 – posted on Apr 13, 2007

4

we come to belfast for a familyvisit. The nice city is an extra. This time we had dinner at some lovely restuarants, had a drink in a pub, went on a bustour in the countryside, visited the Zoo. Had a lovely time. Taxis are real value for money. People are nice and helpfull (though the accent is...more we come to belfast for a familyvisit. The nice city is an extra. This time we had dinner at some lovely restuarants, had a drink in a pub, went on a bustour in the countryside, visited the Zoo. Had a lovely time. Taxis are real value for money. People are nice and helpfull (though the accent is difficult). City Hall is beautifull!! We will be back!close

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by fam-van-h – posted on Mar 2, 2007

4

The city seems to be perched on the edge of a major change. Only about ten years after major bombing and only a few years after strangers could roam certain neighborhoods without getting one upside the head, it's just now starting the slow climb toward reclamation. Much construction points...more The city seems to be perched on the edge of a major change. Only about ten years after major bombing and only a few years after strangers could roam certain neighborhoods without getting one upside the head, it's just now starting the slow climb toward reclamation. Much construction points to a turn-around toward tourist dollar hopes, but as of now it lacks charm, although it has character and history covered.close

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by Sufferinga – posted on Feb 17, 2007

5