Belfast International Airport 49 min
Mussenden Temple (20 min) Built in 1785 as an estate library, this small building was modeled after Rome's Temple of Vesta. Downhill Strand (22 min) Sizable stretch of beach featuring 7 miles of shoreline & a backdrop of picturesque cliffs. Portrush Whiterocks Beach (14 min) Surrounded by limestone cliffs, this stunning beach is known for its range of caves & water sports. causeway coastal route (23 min) Popular driving route known for its striking sea & cliff views & numerous lookout points. Dunluce Castle (11 min) Tours of one-time MacDonnell Clan HQ with a courtyard and fortifications on rocky outcrops. Portstewart Strand (19 min) Picturesque beach with swimming, surfing & other water sports, plus dunes for wildlife viewing. The Dark Hedges (17 min) Romantic, atmospheric, tunnel-like avenue of intertwined beech trees, planted in the 18th-century. National Trust Carrick-a-Rede (25 min) Rope bridge spanning the dizzying gap over the North Atlantic from the mainland to a small island. Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway (14 min) Station for a restored narrow-gauge electric tramway connecting to the iconic UNESCO-listed rocks. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne (19 min) Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre (15 min) Modern center with audio tours, a gift shop & exhibits on the dramatic seaside basalt columns. Giant's Causeway (15 min) Basalt columns jut upwards out of the sea at this iconic landform with a modern visitor's centre. Old Bushmills Distillery (10 min) Whiskey-making tours with tasting session in centuries-old building with legendary resident ghost. Barry's Amusements (12 min) Seasonal amusement park with funfair rides including dodgems, a helter skelter and a rollercoaster. Royal Portrush Golf Club (11 min) Legendary, long-standing 36-hole golf course with scenic views, a dress code & a clubhouse. |