Killarney National Park, with idyllic lakes and ancient woodlands backed by the serrated MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountains, is an area of stunning natural beauty.

One of the best places to commune with nature while exploring Ireland is Killarney National Park.

Although it may seem like a morbid idea to visit a prison while on a vacation, it would be a thrilling lesson in history to add the Kilmainham Gaol to your list when touring Ireland.

The fifth-century home of the kings of Munster, the Rock of Cashel—or St. Patrick’s Rock, as it’s also known—is now home to a collection of religious monuments, including a roofless medieval cathedral and a 12th-century chapel.

A vision on the shores of Lough Leane, the 15th-century Ross Castle was built as a medieval fortress for an Irish chieftain named O’Donoghue and was said to be one of the last strongholds to fall to the brutal English Cromwellian in mid 16 century.

For shopaholics who enjoy collecting travel souvenirs or traversing through local markets, modern malls, and gift shops, you’ll be glad to discover that Ireland offers so much more than just natural beauty.

Even though it’s only seven miles long, Clifden’s Sky Road feels like a journey through all of Connemara and time.

The best part about Slieve League Cliffs is that crowds of travelers seldom flock to this natural beauty.

First on this list is a boat cruise through River Shannon that no explorer should miss out on. River Shannon is the longest river on the island.

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Zigzagging along Ireland’s west coast, the 2,175-mile (3,500-kilometer) Wild Atlantic Way driving route shows off some of the country’s most thrilling coastal scenery.