Travel to the Isle of Man - Things to Do

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Things to Do

The House of Manannan, Peel Castle, Castle Rushen, and Cregneash are all "can't miss". The House of Mannanin is exceptionally well done, and compares favorably to cultural exhibits anywhere.

The Manx Museum in Douglas is more of a traditional museum, and the place to embark on any genealogical research. Allow for enough time if you want to dig deep. Spending an hour in the library while your family tours the museum won't get you very far.

Get out of the car and go for a walk along trails that ring the coastline. You meet all sorts of fascinating people outside of the tourist areas.
- Jim and Faith Kneale

Things not to Do

Sad to say, but some Americans who travel overseas do not make the best ambassadors. Some of us can be a bit loud, in-your-face, and demanding. In a few instances in Douglas on our first trip in 2001, it seemed that the demeanor of the server or store clerk with whom we were talking changed, when it became apparent that we were Americans. On our second trip, we made it a point to blend in and quiet down. We had a better time, probably due to more interaction with people once they figured that you weren't going to bite their heads off.
- Jim and Faith Kneale