I’ve lived in Dublin for 10 years. Here’s how to avoid tourist traps and experience the city like a local.

Venture outside the boundaries of Grafton Street.

Grafton Street is a main tourist spot in Dublin, where the city’s hustle and bustle is met with roars from flower sellers, street performers, and busy department store shoppers.

Although a walk down this pedestrianized street is on most tourists’ lists, I recommend taking a swift left or right when you can, as a myriad of hidden treasures are near.

Less than five minutes away in one direction will bring you to Drury Street, a place full of vintage stores, top-class cafés, and George’s Street Arcade, a haven for those with a penchant for old records, good cheese, fine jewelry, and more.

Less than five minutes the other way brings you toward Baggot Street, an area of national museums, quaint parks, and some of the best Guinness in the city.