Northern Ireland Attractions

Northern Ireland Attractions are some of the best and most unique in the world. There is something for everyone.

Whether you are travelling with the whole family or just on a 'backpacking tour', you will definately find something to capture with your camera.

Everything you need to see while you holiday or vacation here is listed below. I have divided all of the Northern Ireland attractions into the County or City which they are located in.

This will make it easy for you to plan your trip. Not one second of the time you spend in this beautiful country will be wasted.

Northern Ireland Counties

	The Giant's Causeway The Giants Causeway is Northern Ireland's premier tourist attraction. The eighth Wonder of the World was formed 60 Million years ago and has over 40,000 columns of basalt rock.
	Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge hosts an exhilarating experience. It is located on the North Antrim Coast between Ballycastle and Balintoy. The bridge is approx. 70ft across and spans a chasm of 80ft deep above the sea.
	Dunluce Castle Dunluce Castle is one of the most extensive ruins of a medieval castle in Northern Ireland.This late-medieval castle lies between Portballintrae and Portrush in County Antrim.
	Old Bushmills Distillery Old Bushmills Distillery is the oldest whiskey distillery in Ireland. It has been legally producing Irish Malt Whisky since 1608. The Old Bushmills Distillery invites you to experience for yourself the craft and skills of making an Irish Single Malt Whiskey. Daily guided tours illustrate how the golden liquid is produced.
	Carrickfergus Castle Carrickfergus Castle is an excellent example of a Norman castle in Northern Ireland. It is situated on the shore of Belfast Lough.
	Glenariff Forest Park Glenariff Forest Park is a beautiful and scenic area, situated in County Antrim. The forest park is part of the famous nine ‘Glens of Antrim’. Glenariff is known as the ‘Queen of the Glens’ and you can see why when you visit. It is considered by many people to be the most beautiful Glen of all.
	Rathlin Island Rathlin Island is a boot shaped island that lies just off the causeway coast at Ballycastle.

	Mount Stewart House and Gardens This is a great family day out. The gardens are massive and great for kids to explore. There is a guided tour of the house, where you can see an array of amazing paintings as well as the full history behind them.
	Exploris Aquarium The Exploris Aquarium provides an exhilarating and enlightening day out for the whole family. You can observe many sea creatures in their natural environment including seals, jellyfish, starfish and rays.
	Silent Valley The Silent Valley is a Mountain Park situated in the high Mournes. It features a dam ringed by the famous Mourne wall. It is an impressive Northern Ireland Attraction.
	Tropical Butterfly House The Tropical Butterfly House comprises hundreds of free-flying exotic butterflies accommodated to closely resemble their natural habitat.
	Tollymore Forest Park Tollymore Forest Park is a great place if you enjoy outdoor activities. You can go walking, horse riding, orienteering or even jogging. A stupendous place for a cool family picnic.
	Ulster Folk and Transport Museum The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum illustrates the way of life and the traditions of the people in the north of Ireland in the early 20th Century. It was recently voted Irish Museum of the Year.

	Armagh Planetarium The Armagh Planetarium is a major tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. You can take part in the various workshops that are organised by the Planetarium staff when you visit. These activities include rocket building, meteorite impacts, solar viewing and even space robots. The Planetarium holds regular viewing nights throughout the year, when members of the public can check out their favourite stars and galaxies though Ireland’s biggest telescope.
	Gosford Forest Park Gosford Forest Park was the first conservation forest to be designated in Northern Ireland. It is open all year round and has many activities to enjoy and compelling scenery to view.
	The Argory The Argory is a charming National trust property. It is a delightful Irish gentry house surrounded by an alluring wooded estate. It was built in the 19th century and has a captivating Edwardian feel.

Ulster American Folk Park The Ulster American Folk Park is an open-air museum that tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th & 19th centuries.

Mussenden Temple Mussenden Temple is a distinct and unmistakable landmark on the coast of North Londonderry. It is one of the most extraordinary Northern Ireland attractions. The circular Temple was originally built as a library, imitating the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli. It is located on the grounds of Downhill Demesne along with an 18th Century ruin of the mansion and the quiet serene gardens at Bishops Gate.

	Devenish Island
	Marble Arch Caves This must be among the best of the Northern Ireland Attractions.

Northern Ireland Cities

	Belfast Zoo