Northern Ireland tourism has been given a boost after being dubbed to be one of the “must see” places in the year 2007. It has been endowed with lush green fields and stunning tourist spots to offer travelers. This is a land of blue mountain and forest parks, mazy lakes and windswept moors, white Atlantic sands and inland sea. Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and was named as one of the top ten "cities on the rise". Above: Northern Ireland has been endowed with lush green fields and stunning tourist spots to offer travelers. It is also dubbed as one of the “must see” places in the year 2007.

Northern Ireland’s giants Causeway: Picture above.Picture Rope bridge below near Bushmills.
This part of Ireland is relatively small and is just about the size of Connecticut or Yorkshire approximately 5,500 square miles in area. Northern Ireland is kicking off after long years of political and religious unrest. The country’s turbulent past, which still resonates today, has also helped shape the landscape. Dozens of small towns are hidden away down among the green places of the countryside, and fishing villages string out along the shores. Ulster people are considered to be outdoor people. The heritage of Northern Ireland is largely rural. They spend their leisure time at the lovely beaches and mountain trekking with families and friends during weekends. Here is a short list of all the top tourist destinations in Northern Ireland. The Cities of Belfast, Derry and Armagh
- Northern Ireland has 3 historic cities where in guests can explore. These cities can perfectly narrate the dramatic history of Northern Ireland. The Cities of Belfast, Derry and Armagh can be a perfect venue for a weekend frolic in the lovely countryside. Above: The Mountains of Mourne is a world famous granite mountain range in Northern Ireland. The Mountains of Mourne and the sea Lough of Strangford
- The Mountains of Mourne is also called as Na Beanna Boirche. It is one of the most famous mountains in Northern Ireland. This world famous granite mountain range is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty right at the heart of the lovely County Down in Northern Ireland. Above: The Strangford Lough is home to a rich and diverse plant and marine life. It is also considered to be the largest sea lough in the British Isles.
- The Strangford Lough is a stunning body of water in Northern Ireland. It is considered to be the largest sea lough in the British Isles. This famous lough is home to a rich and diverse plant and marine life. The Strangford Lough is also home to sea birds such as terns, godwit and geese. Thus, bird watching is one leisure activity to share with friends and families. Above: The Causeway Coast is considered to be the only World Heritage site in Ulster. The Causeway Coast and the Glens of Antrim
- The Giant’s Causeway and the Causeway Coast is world renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt formation which resulted from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago. It is considered to be the only World Heritage site in Ulster. Above: The Glens of Antrim is composed of nine glens, or valleys with a watercourse running through it.
- The Glens of Antrim comprising nine glens, or valleys, that radiate from the Antrim Plateau to the coast. These Glens are typically long, deep, and often glacially U- shaped valley with a watercourse running through it and has stunning view especially for nature lovers. Above: The Fermanagh Lakeland has a wide range of tourist activities due to its a well known natural lakelands. The Fermanagh Lakeland in the south-west.
- The Fermanagh Lakeland is a well known natural lakeland destination in Northern Ireland. There are a wide range of tourist activities as well as which features the vibrant culture of the Ulsters in Northern part of Ireland. Above: The Sperrins Mountains has stunning landscapes, rivers and valleys. The Sperrin Mountains and the empty moors of western Ulster § The Sperrins Mountains are dubbed to be the largest and least explored mountain range in Northern Ireland. It has stunning landscapes, rivers and valleys. This is located in County Tyrone which can offer an awesome holiday vacation to its visitors. Other worthwhile activities to do around Northern Ireland include the following:
- Fairways of championship golf courses located in various enchanting cliff-top settings
- 50 miles of cruising waters on Lough Erne sailing on Lough Neagh – the biggest lake in the British Isles
- Sea fishing off the Antrim coast and Strangford § cycling and pony trekking along the seashore and nature trails in the Mournes
- Hand at painting or bird watching
- Touring the gardens and stately homes of Ulster


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