Tralee

<h1>Shop and Stay in Tralee</h1>
By Geogina Downes&nbsp;
Breakfast in bed, lazy walks through unknown streets, seeing everything with fresh eyes - there’s nothing like a weekend break. It’s the perfect way to find your happy place and Tralee has everything you need to rediscover it.
Stay at our award-winning, luxury Hotels &amp; Spas, perfect for family get-aways. indulge in a little TLC. Pamper yourself with head-to-toe treatments by day and melt between crisp, Egyptian cotton sheets by night. #Best sleep in years.&nbsp;
Sample delicious, organic food, locally sourced and passionately prepared by chefs who, to be honest, take themselves way too seriously. Our restaurants, bistros bars serve the finest fare in Kerry.

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Fancy a deep-diving, chin-stroking tour of Irish culture? Museum or pub, the choice is yours. Or maybe you want easy access to miles of blue-flag beaches, ideal for walking hand in hand, staring wistfully out to sea, contemplating the awesome power of nature - or equally good for working up an appetite. Banna, Barrow, Fenit or Derrymore, all within a handy 10km drive.
Is retail therapy the best therapy? Could be. With our fantastic selection of quirky, independent shops, family-owned and around for generations, buying Irish has never been easier and we support you. Whatever your ideal break looks like, Tralee has it covered so book now and be our guest!&nbsp;
<h2>We suggest you…</h2>
Wander up to the Island of Geese in Strand Street where you'll find a clutch of artisan shops. Check out The Goose Boutique, a veritable Aladdin's cave of all things cool and vintage. Chanel jackets, Jimmy Choo's, costume broaches, designer bags? Yes please.
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If modern is more you’re thing, nip next door to goldsmith Anuschka Wolf and treat yourself to a one-off, handcrafted piece of jewellery, a perfect keepsake of your weekend in Tralee.
Want to boost your wholefood intake? Manna has everything you need. A fully organic shop, dedicated to sustainability, Manna is bursting with basket-loads of delicious goodies, fruit and wholesome snacks. Stock up on their home-grown wheatgrass while you’re there.&nbsp;

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Then pop around the corner to The Cheese Shop and feast your eyes (and taste buds) on their incredible array of delicacies. Stay for lunch or have something wrapped. Vegan or vegetarian, there’s an entire range to suit.&nbsp;
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Keeping the vintage, artisan vibe going, head down town to Madden’s Cafe, a beautifully repurposed building in Milk Market Lane. This hub of creativity showcases wonderful Irish designers and comes with an artist’s workshop, boutique and a must-see courtyard full of recycled Pinterest-worthy bits and pieces.
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<h3>Check Out Local Culture</h3>
Get your culture vibe on with a show at Siamsa Tire, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland where you’ll find a full and varied programme of Arts, Dance and Music all year round.&nbsp;
See how your ancestors might have lived with visit the Kerry County Museum. With its fascinating exhibition of stone age artefacts and the Tom Crean Room to explore, you’ll be lost in history for hours. While you’re at it, try a simulated archaeological dig just for fun.&nbsp;
Commune with nature in 35 acres of bliss as you inhale the scent of a thousand blooming roses in the beautiful Town Park. Try to name as many species of tree as possible…. is that’s a sycamore or an elm? Then let the kids run riot in the newly refurbished playground, complete with zip wire, climbing tower and toddler swings. Afterwards, bring those rumbling little tummies to Yummy’s Café: rustic, child-friendly and conveniently located in the centre of town.&nbsp;

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Stroll along the canal and check out Blennerville Windmill, the only working example of its kind in Europe. Then visit the Model Railroad Exhibition where the big kid in you can pretend to be a giant! Finish off with a gourmet dinner in town prepared with only the finest, local ingredients then channel your inner X factor as you sing your heart out in a traditional Irish music pub – everyone’s welcome to give an ol’ tune!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Come in August and soak up the electric atmosphere of the International Rose Festival when the entire town celebrates the Irish diaspora. Or book a romantic winter break full of bracing walks, steel-grey seas, pampering massages and lots of cosying up in front of log fires, sipping hot toddies from a crystal glass. Then again, you could always do nothing, just dim the lights, relax and let room service do all the work for a change.
<h3>Where to stay?&nbsp;</h3>
The Rose Hotel
The Ashe Hotel
The Manor West Hotel &amp; Leisure Club
Ballygarry House Hotel &amp; Nádúr Spa
The Grand Hotel
The Meadowlands
Ballyroe Heights Hotel
Ballyseedy Castle
The Imperial Hotel Tralee
Find more information on where to stay and shop check out local business and lodging sections.

Be Our Guest: Shop & Stay in Tralee

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