Waterford in Ireland has been named as one of the “52 Places to Go in 2024” by the New York Times.
Waterford, on the southern coast of Ireland, is noted for its rich history and stunning landscapes in the New York Times list that also features locations in France, Japan, and New Zealand.
Here’s what AnneLise Sorensen wrote about Waterford for the New York Times feature: “Yes, Waterford is synonymous with crystal, but the city, founded in 914, also sparkles with history and natural treasures.
House of Waterford Crystal. (Ireland's Content Pool)
“In the Viking Triangle, Waterford’s cobblestone core, a new digital story trail brings the past to life at stops like the medieval landmark Reginald’s Tower.
Reginald's Tower. (Ireland's Content Pool)
“The city also offers less-ancient attractions, including the new Irish Wake Museum, dedicated to the funeral ritual, and the Irish Museum of Time, which showcases grandfather clocks, watches, and more.
Irish Wake Museum, Waterford City. (Ireland's Content Pool)
“Waterford’s natural riches rival its historical ones, notably the Copper Coast, hemmed by towering cliffs and scalloped coves.
Co Waterford's Copper Coast. (Ireland's Content Pool)
"The coast forms part of the Waterford Greenway, a nearly 30-mile path along a disused rail line. In 2023, a new section linked the Greenway to the center of Waterford.
Waterford Greenway, Co Waterford. (Ireland's Content Pool)
"Top off your Greenway adventure with afternoon tea amid one of Ireland’s largest collections of plants at Mount Congreve Gardens, which reopened in 2023 after a multimillion-dollar refurbishment.”
Mount Congreve House and Gardens, Co Waterford. (Ireland's Content Pool)
Reacting to Waterford's inclusion on the New York Times list, Sara Dolan, commercial director at Mount Congreve Trust and Waterford Treasures, said: “This list is highly regarding and it often sets the bar or casts the spotlight on destinations for other travel writers to plan further exploration, so we are thrilled to be included."
Dolan noted that Waterford "has experienced a significant international profile boost of late" and that there has been "significant investment in the tourism product in Waterford."
She added: "It is very rewarding to see this investment recognized at a global level and see Ireland’s oldest City achieve the status it deserves.”
The New York Times shout-out for Waterford comes not long after it was named the European City of Christmas for 2024 after an international judging panel described the Irish city as an "extraordinary jewel of Christmas harmony."
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