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Cushendun, Northern Ireland

Cushendun Caves

400 million years of erosion shaped these fascinating seaside caves, which made an appearance on 'Game of Thrones.'
Ballycastle, Northern Ireland

Loughareema

The lake that fills and empties itself at random.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.
Carnlough, Northern Ireland

Paddy the Pigeon Plaque

A harbor town pays tribute to a heroic wartime carrier pigeon.
Carnlough, Northern Ireland

Carnlough Harbor

This stone harbor was key to Carnlough's limestone industry.
Carnlough, Northern Ireland

Garron Point Headland

Amazing vistas await visitors to this stretch of coastline.
Cushendun, Northern Ireland

'Johann'

A memorial to a goat culled during a foot and mouth disease outbreak guards a series of fantastical caves.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway

This tiny train shuttles passengers to one of Northern Ireland's most spectacular sights.
Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Dunluce Castle

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.
Larne, Northern Ireland

SS Clyde Valley Memorial

A tribute to a vessel involved in the notorious Larne gun-running.
Ballintoy, Northern Ireland

'Journey of Doors'

A trail of "Game of Thrones"-themed doors carved from fallen trees from the iconic Dark Hedges.
County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Dark Hedges

The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.
Ballintoy, Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.
Ballygalley, Northern Ireland

Polar Bear of Ballygalley

Every year locals give the bear a fresh coat of paint to preserve its signature goofy grin.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Chaine Memorial Tower

This picturesque lighthouse at the edge of the Irish Sea looks like a giant stone pencil.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Antrim Coast Road Memorial

An unassuming tribute to engineer William Bald and the workers who built one of Europe's most scenic coastal roads.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Blackcave Tunnel and the Devil's Churn

The "Black Arch" guards the entrance to the picturesque Glens of Antrim.
Ballygalley, Northern Ireland

Daffodil Lane

This rustic, flower-lined pathway once had very little in common with its namesake.
Larne, Northern Ireland

The Armada Tree

This gnarled old tree supposedly sprouted from seeds kept in the pocket of a 16th-century Spanish sailor.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Larne Museum and Arts Centre

Artifacts and exhibits tell the story of a small town that has punched above its weight and influenced history.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Larne Jaunting Car Sculpture

These vehicles were once a regular sight traveling up the Antrim Coast Road from Larne.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Richard Hayward Mural

The artwork immortalizes one of 20th-century Ireland's leading creatives.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Valerie Hobson Mural

A vibrant portrait celebrates the actress in her hometown.
Larne, Northern Ireland

Grave of Sting the Dog

A beloved pet is buried in among the many old and famous residents of a Northern Ireland cemetery.