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1. Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park is a wonderful expanse of mountains and lakes in Ireland’s southwestern corner. It has a mix of flora and fauna spread out across its dense woodland and mountain peaks. Enter the Victorian mansion of the Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms for updated information from its visitor center.
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2. Bantry House
Visit Bantry House for an impressive collection of art, lavish furniture, paintings and tapestries. Many of these treasures were collected from around the world by the second Earl of Bantry. The earl's travels also inspired Bantry House's garden. Italianate in style, the garden features a number of terraces, providing spectacular views of a wisteria-encircled fountain, the sea and Whiddy Island. The garden also features the Hundred Steps, a steep staircase which provides a great view of the house.
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3. Torc Waterfall
Follow the sounds of the rushing stream and reach a forest clearing to find Torc Waterfall. Here the fresh, clear water of the Owengarriff River crashes over ancient rocks, sending spray up into the cool air. The waterfall is over 65 feet (20 meters) high. After rainfall, which is frequent in this area, it is even more impressive. Stand, watch and be mesmerized by the rushing water passing through a narrow rocky gap between leafy green.
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4. Ladies View
Arrive from a drive through the green countryside to Ladies View, a breathtaking panorama over the finest jewels of Killarney. Look out at Black Valley, the Upper and Middle Lakes, the Gap of Dunloe and the mountains of Macgillycuddy Reeks, as well as Derrycunihy Wood, the Eagles Nest and Torc Mountain and Purple Mountain rising around the lakes.
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5. Moll's Gap
At the highest point of the road, be rewarded with a spectacular sight in Moll’s Gap. See the skies, huge and vast, filled with rolling clouds passing slowly over the ancient green landscape. Mountains rise on either side.
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Bantry House
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This privately owned 18th-century estate looks out over Bantry Bay. Stay for the afternoon or splurge and spend the night.
Bantry Bay Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Bantry at Bantry Bay Golf Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Wolfe Tone Square
You can find out about the history of Town Lots with a stop at Wolfe Tone Square. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
- Bantry House
- Bantry Bay Golf Club
- Wolfe Tone Square
- Killarney National Park
- Torc Waterfall
- Ladies View
- Garnish Island
- Lough Hyne
- Moll's Gap
- Barleycove Beach
- Parknasilla Golf Club
- Dunboy Castle
- Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club
- Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club
- Owenahincha Beach
- Three Castles Head
- Glengarriff Harbour
- Kenmare Heritage Centre
- Kenmare Stone Circle
- Devil's Punch Bowl
- Baltimore Beacon
- Mangerton Mountain
- Uragh Stone Circle
- Warren Beach
- Healy Pass
- Waterfall Alpaca Farm
- Castle Townshend
- Mount Gabriel
- Drombeg Stone Circle
- Bere Island Heritage Centre
- Liss Ard Gardens
- Schull Planetarium
- Puxley Mansion
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Irish Sky Garden
- Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve
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