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Killarney National Park ©
National Park
Killarney National Park , Killarney
4.9
Discover Ireland's true colors at Killarney National Park, prized by nature lovers for its lakes, mountain peaks, and oak and yew woodlands.
Tours from $12
Muckross House
Garden
Muckross House , Killarney
4.6
Located within the country's oldest national park, Muckross House counts among Europe's foremost Victorian estates. Built in 1843 for artist
Tours from $12
Gap of Dunloe
Valley
Gap of Dunloe , Killarney
4.6
Created by glacial ice millions of years ago and located just outside the country's oldest national park, the narrow Gap of Dunloe contains f
Tours from $66
Torc Waterfall ©
Waterfall
Torc Waterfall , Killarney
4.5
A convenient place to start your exploration of Ireland's oldest national park, Torc Waterfall offers panoramic views of the region's three i
Tours from $12
Ross Castle ©
Castle
Ross Castle , Killarney
4.4
Allegedly haunted by medieval ghosts, Ross Castle sits on the edge of Lough Leane, one of three interlinked lakes within the country's most p
Tours from $12

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Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
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Killarney

4.6
National Parks · Gardens · Waterfalls
Continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period, Killarney draws visitors with its picturesque natural scenery, fine restaurants, and traditional pubs. A major tourist destination for well over two centuries, this ancient town sits in the middle of a vast national park famous for its lakes, waterfalls, dense forests, and towering mountain peaks. Compact and easily explored on foot, Killarney features a network of narrow lanes flanked by souvenir shops and bookstores. The easiest way to experience the local culture and mingle with the natives is by attending a game of Gaelic football, Ireland's national sport and one of Killarney's favorite social events. To find out how to plan a trip to Ireland, use our trip itinerary maker.

Side trips from Killarney

Slea Head Drive ©
Scenic Drive
Slea Head Drive
Dingle Peninsula
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park ©
Castle
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Bunratty
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
Skellig Michael ©
Island
Skellig Michael
County Kerry
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
Dingle Peninsula ©
Scenic Drive
Dingle Peninsula
County Kerry
4.9
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Killarney

Irish Whiskey Experience ©
Distillery
Irish Whiskey Experience
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Killarney Falconry ©
Nature / Park
Killarney Falconry
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Carrantoohil ©
Mountain
Carrantoohil
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Muckross Abbey ©
Religious Site
Muckross Abbey
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes

Historic Sites in Killarney

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Ross Castle ©
Castle
Ross Castle
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
St. Mary's Church of Ireland ©
Church
St. Mary's Church of Ireland
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
St. Mary's Cathedral ©
Religious Site
St. Mary's Cathedral
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Killarney House ©
Historic Site
Killarney House
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Killarney

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Innisfallen Island ©
Island
Innisfallen Island
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Lough Leane ©
Water Body
Lough Leane
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Devil's Punch Bowl ©
Water Body
Devil's Punch Bowl
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Black Valley ©
Valley
Black Valley
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Killarney

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Kerry Woollen Mills ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Kerry Woollen Mills
Beaufort
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Mr.Mcquires Olde Sweet Shop ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Mr.Mcquires Olde Sweet Shop
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Kerry Crafted Glass ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Kerry Crafted Glass
Kilcummin
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Killarney Outlet Centre ©
Factory Outlet
Killarney Outlet Centre
1.9
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Courtney's Bar ©
Nightlife
Courtney's Bar
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
Ladies' View ©
Landmark
Ladies' View
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Dolphin / Whale Watching
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Dingle
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Blarney Castle & Gardens ©
Castle
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Blarney
4.5
Duration: 1 hour

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Where to stay in Killarney

Killarney National Park ©
Travelers visit Killarney for the national park surrounding it, and there are plenty of places to stay in town that capitalize on the natural beauty of the valley setting. Because of its popularity, Killarney has more hotel beds than any other town or city in Ireland other than Dublin. Stay at a hotel or hostel in the town's center near the bustling corner of Main Street and East Avenue Road, or find a place along the side streets off Main Street for easy access to tourist shops, local pubs, and restaurants. There are plenty of affordable bed and breakfasts or guesthouses just within walking distance from the center, or you can stay outside of town at a scenic farmhouse or luxurious resort.
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