Belfast International Airport 51 min
The Dark Hedges (21 min) Romantic, atmospheric, tunnel-like avenue of intertwined beech trees, planted in the 18th-century. Old Bushmills Distillery (17 min) Whiskey-making tours with tasting session in centuries-old building with legendary resident ghost. Mussenden Temple (16 min) Built in 1785 as an estate library, this small building was modeled after Rome's Temple of Vesta. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne (16 min) Binevenagh (29 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking, a Celtic sea god statue & stunning cliffside views of the coast. Portstewart Strand (16 min) Picturesque beach with swimming, surfing & other water sports, plus dunes for wildlife viewing. Royal Portrush Golf Club (14 min) Legendary, long-standing 36-hole golf course with scenic views, a dress code & a clubhouse. Downhill Strand (19 min) Sizable stretch of beach featuring 7 miles of shoreline & a backdrop of picturesque cliffs. Giant's Causeway (22 min) Basalt columns jut upwards out of the sea at this iconic landform with a modern visitor's centre. Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre (22 min) Modern center with audio tours, a gift shop & exhibits on the dramatic seaside basalt columns. Portstewart Golf Club (15 min) Founded in 1894, this golf club offers 3 18-hole courses, plus a pro shop & a restaurant. Portrush Whiterocks Beach (16 min) Surrounded by limestone cliffs, this stunning beach is known for its range of caves & water sports. Barry's Amusements (14 min) Seasonal amusement park with funfair rides including dodgems, a helter skelter and a rollercoaster. Dunluce Castle (17 min) Tours of one-time MacDonnell Clan HQ with a courtyard and fortifications on rocky outcrops. Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway (21 min) Station for a restored narrow-gauge electric tramway connecting to the iconic UNESCO-listed rocks. |