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Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Dunluce Castle

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Crown Liquor Saloon

This Victorian-era public house has set the standard for pub-style elegance for over a hundred years.
Enniskillen, Northern Ireland

Cuilcagh Legnabrocky Trail

A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.
Ballintoy, Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Dark Hedges

The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.
Larne, Northern Ireland

The Friends' Goodwill Memorial

Honoring one of the first boats to leave Ulster destined for America.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Olderfleet Castle

From Vikings to nationwide rebellions, this castle has seen its fair share of warfare.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Larne Museum and Arts Centre

Artifacts and exhibits tell the story of a small town that has punched above its weight and influenced history.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Mill Brae Memory Garden

An uninspiring grass verge transformed into a therapeutic community garden.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Grave of Sting the Dog

A beloved pet is buried in among the many old and famous residents of a Northern Ireland cemetery.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Linford Barrows

These unknown Bronze Age earthworks are believed to be ancient burial mounds.
Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland

'The Lord'

This massive basalt sea stack stands obtrusively from the rocky coastline.
Glynn, Northern Ireland

The Fairy Well

A former watering trough turned local heritage site.
Carndonagh, Ireland

Saint Patrick's High Cross

This rare and ancient Christian relic is one of Ireland’s oldest freestanding stone crosses.
Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Mussenden Temple

This Italian-style temple replica has been threatening to fall off the Irish coast for hundreds of years.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Larne Standing Stone

The enigmatic stone has towered over a Northern Ireland town for thousands of years.
Whitehead, Northern Ireland

The Wren's Eggs

These huge glacial erratics are humorously named after a much much smaller bird.
Whitehead, Northern Ireland

Castle Chichester Tower

This tower once belonged to a castle fit for a knight.
Whitehead, Northern Ireland

Whitehead Aerodrome

The first military air station in all of Ireland hosted "battlebags."
Whitehead, Northern Ireland

Victorian Walkway

This Victorian-era walkway is just one of the many 19th-century treasures in Whitehead.
Whitehead, Northern Ireland

The Gallery Whitehead

This Edwardian style home doubles as a magnificent local art gallery.
Whitehead, Northern Ireland

Whitehead Boathouse

The base for the battle against the smugglers of Islandmagee.
Dooey, Ireland

Boyeeghter Bay

A spectacular hidden beach in Ireland has the dark, disturbing nickname of "Murder Hole Beach."
Kilroot, Northern Ireland

Kilroot House

This former church is believed to be one of the first Christian sites in Belfast Lough.