This St. Patrick’s Day, take a virtual tour of some of the top destinations in Ireland. From breathtaking landscapes to thrilling nightlife, here are some locations you should consider visiting if you ever wind up across the pond.

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1. Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher drop sheer into the ocean and have been used as a backdrop in several movies, including ‘Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince’ and ‘The Princess Bride.’ The cliffs stretch for five miles and reach a staggering 702 feet at their highest point.

Visitors can walk the safe, paved pathways and view the entirely vertical cliffs, the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands. The area has been designated a Special Protection Area for birds, as it hosts major colonies of nesting seabirds and is one of Ireland’s most important bird breeding sites.

While sunny mornings on the cliffs are beautiful, evenings are best for photographing the landscape. Doolin 2 Aran Ferries, which runs a cruise under the Cliffs of Moher, recommends phoning the visitor’s center to inquire about weather conditions at the cliffs before visiting. Foggy conditions may obscure the view, and very windy days can be dangerous for tourists.

2​. Dublin's Temple Bar District

If you’re looking for a lively night out, head to Dublin’s Temple Bar. While the area is home to a pub named Temple Bar, the term Temple Bar usually refers to the entire neighborhood, which is chock full of pubs and home to live music and DJ sets at night, and street fairs, shops and art studios during the day. Tourists will enjoy walking its cobblestone streets, as the neighborhood is mostly sans automobiles, suited well for pedestrians after a few pints.

3​. Blarney Castle

It wouldn’t be a trip to Ireland without a smooch on the Blarney Stone. Blarney Castle, about 5 miles northwest of Cork, is a nearly 600 year old castle and one of Ireland’s most famous tourist attractions. It’s home to the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, which visitors kiss while bending backwards holding onto railings in order to obtain the fabled “gift of gab.”

While there, be sure to visit the gorgeous gardens. The grounds also house another popular attraction, the Poison Garden, which educates visitors about poisonous plants.

Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area features more than 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns, which were formed some 60 million years ago when Ireland was still attached to North America. It took the beginning of separation of the continents, lava and water to form this wild landscape.

According to legend, a giant named Finn McCool created a causeway to travel across the Irish Sea to face his rival, a Scottish giant named Benandonner. Benandonner tore up the causeway as he fled back to his homeland after the confrontation, creating the now-famous rugged terrain.

5​. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Especially if you’re visiting during Saint Patrick’s Day, Dublin’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is an important stop when traveling through Ireland. History buffs will love the towering church, which was built in 1220 to honor the country’s patron saint on the site of an ancient well he supposedly used. Visitors can view over 200 monuments lining the cathedral’s walls, take in the beauty of the stained glass windows and learn more about the building’s rich history.

6​. Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park in southwestern Ireland’s County Kerry is not to be missed. Established in 1932, it was Ireland’s first national park, and is famous for its beautiful lakes that cover roughly one quarter of the entire park. The park is also home to the McGillycuddy’s Reeks, which is the highest mountain range in Ireland.

The area has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO for the work in conservation and research done within the park’s bounds. Visitors are encouraged to be prepared for changeable weather and to bring everything they need, such as meals, water and rain protection.

7​. The Dark Hedges

The Dark Hedges have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland. The avenue of beech trees on Bregagh Road in County Antrim was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century as a striking landscape to greet guests approaching their Georgian mansion. Stunningly beautiful in the sunshine, the gnarled trees turn haunting on foggy days, and the area is steeped in legend, such as the popular ghost story of the grey lady, a ghost who has purportedly been seen gliding up and down Bregagh Road.

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