The Marine Science Center is a hands-on hub for wildlife conservation and education. Visitors can explore the turtle rehabilitation area and watch as staff care for injured and endangered sea turtles. The seabird rehabilitation sanctuary is a haven for birds recovering from injuries. For a truly interactive experience, don’t miss the stingray touch pool, where you can get up close with these interesting creatures.

The historic Daytona Beach Boardwalk is a lively destination packed with classic seaside fun. Spend your day playing at arcades like Joyland Amusement Center and Mardi Gras Fun Center, shopping for unique souvenirs, or enjoying a meal at one of the restaurants with ocean views. The area is also home to Oceanfront Park and the iconic Daytona Beach Bandshell, which hosts free summer concerts and events. Thrill-seekers can ride the Ferris wheel, Slingshot, or go-karts. During the summer, don’t miss the Saturday night fireworks over the pier—an unforgettable way to cap off your evening.

Although the Blarney Castle is an hour's drive from Waterford, it is famous enough to be put on your to-do list during your visit: this medieval stronghold is home to the rock that gives the gift of eloquence to anyone who kisses it.

This driving route explores Waterford, Tramore, Dungarvan, Comeragh Mountains Loop, Lemybrien, and back to Waterford city. From hidden coves to mountain scenery, this loop passes Waterford’s coastal UNESCO-site, The Geopark, before venturing into the mountains to the spectacular Mahon Falls. The first stop along this smorgasbord of coastal and mountain scenery is Tramore, a quintessential Victorian seaside resort. Driving towards Newtown Head, look for the Metal Man perched on one of three pillars on the headland. From here, continue west (via R675) along the Copper Coast, a UNESCO European Geopark named for its 19th century mining heritage. It’s a hypnotic route, spotted with Blue Flag beaches, stunning views and pretty villages like Annestown and Stradbally. Finally you will arrive in Dungarvan. From Dungarvan, the R672 links with Ballymacarbry, where a right turn takes you through the walker’s wonderland that is the Nire Valley. Continuing east to the R678 and R676 crossroads, there are two options – turning north to Carrick on Suir before taking the N24 back to Waterford, or turning south (via R676) towards Mahon Falls, a 240-foot waterfall tumbling spectacularly off the glaciated range, towards Waterford via Lemybrien (via N25), spare a thought for William Crotty, a notorious highwayman hanged in the city in 1742. Crotty robbed coaches travelling along what is today’s N25, and his treasure is still said to be stashed amongst the corrie lakes in the Comeragh Mountains.