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20 Staycation choices in Northern Ireland

  1. Visit the Giant’s Causeway, a natural wonder made of hexagonal basalt columns.
  2. Take a tour of the historic Belfast City Hall. 
  3. Walk across the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, which connects the mainland to a small island.
  4. Explore the caves at Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Geopark.https://marblearchcaves.co.uk/
  5. Visit Dunluce Castle, a ruined medieval castle on the coast.
  6. Enjoy the new Game of Thrones Studio in Banbridge or if you’d rather see the natural settings, hop onto a tour and visit the various Game of Thrones filming locations in Ireland.
  7. Explore the ruins of the medieval Nendrum Monastery on Strangford Lough.
  8. Visit the Ulster Museum in Belfast to learn about the history and culture of Northern Ireland.
  9. Take a hike in the Mourne Mountains, known for their rugged beauty.
  10. Visit the historic town of Enniskillen, with its 17th-century castle and many other historic buildings.
  11. Take a scenic drive along the Causeway Coastal Route, passing by famous landmarks such as the Dark Hedges.
  12. Visit the National Trust property at Mount Stewart, a Georgian house with formal gardens and a lake.
  13. Go skiing or snowboarding at the ski centre in the Mourne Mountains.
  14. Visit the Old Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world.

    Tour and Whisky tasting
  15. Find out about the history of the R.M.S. Titanic at Titanic Belfast.
  16. Visit the Ulster American Folk Park, a museum that tells the story of Irish emigration to America.

17. Visit the historic city of Derry/Londonderry, with its 17th-century city walls and many other historical sites.

18. Take a trip to the island of Rathlin to see the RSPB seabird centre and the lighthouse.

19. Visit the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, which tells the story of how people lived and worked in Northern Ireland over the past century.

20. Take a trip to the island of Arranmore to see the traditional thatched cottages and enjoy the local music and culture.

 

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