The artsy city of Glasgow awaits you
Enjoy the area's museums, art galleries and theater scene and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Glasgow. Travelers to this welcoming city praise the shopping, live music and local tours. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, Vrbo has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in and around Glasgow
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit in the city? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Glasgow a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- M&Ds Theme Park (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- M & D's Scotland Theme Park (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- Hamilton Park Racecourse (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (16.6 mi / 26.6 km)
- Loch Lomond Golf Club (20.7 mi / 33.3 km)
- Blair Drummond Safari Park (22.7 mi / 36.5 km)
Exploring the natural features in Glasgow
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Glasgow is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Loch Lomond (22.6 mi / 36.4 km)
- Glasgow Green (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
- Kelvingrove Park (1.6 mi / 2.5 km)
- Botanic Gardens (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Bellahouston Park (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Pollok Country Park (3.5 mi / 5.6 km)
How to get to and around Glasgow
Fly into Glasgow International Airport (GLA), the closest airport, located 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick), which is 28.1 mi (45.2 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, Glasgow Queen Street Station, Argyle Street Station and Glasgow Central Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can see more of Glasgow by jumping on the metro at Buchanan Street Station, St Enoch Station or Cowcaddens Station.