Fun Things To Do In Tralee
An Overview of Tralee
Tralee is a town in Country Kerry in southwest Ireland. The sizeable town is a charming urban space, commonly used as a base for exploring the Irish countryside. Tralee is a good staging point for visiting The Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, the Iveragh Peninsula. There are several fun things to do in Tralee.
Fun Things To Do In Tralee
Ballyseedy Woods
This is a quiet woodland area to the east of Tralee. The old walking area contains 80 acres of forest stocked with 22 varieties of native trees. There are castle ruins, the remains of an old mill, pockets of wildlife and views of the River Lee in this fantastic and underrated attraction.
Rathass Church
Ratass Church is a medieval church known for it’s ogham stone inscriptions within. The church’s unique combination of Christian structures and ancient scripts have made it a National Monument of Ireland. Visitors can see the crumbling ruins as well as the nearby cemetery.
Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park
This is a natural waterfront area which combines an ecological preserve with a slight theme-park experience. The “wetland experience” allows visitors to explore the wetland area by use of pedal boats, guided tours and observation tower overlooks. Visitors can explore the reeds, sight local birds and wildlife, walk on narrow boardwalks and enjoy more park activities, such as artificial climbing walls.
Tralee Town Park (The Green)
This is a wide green space located in the center of Tralee. The Town Park is home to a pretty rose garden, a performance theater, quiet benches and several statues. The park is well-cared-for and a relaxing place to stroll around. The Kerry County Museum is located within.
Blennerville Windmill
The Blennerville Windmill is a large, stone windmill painted white on the coast in Blennerville. The mill has five floors, some of which house a museum regarding the history of the bay area. The restored structure is the single most dominant landmark in Tralee Bay. Entry into the museum portion costs an admission fee.
Kerry County Museum
The Kerry County Museum, located in the Town Park of Tralee, is an interactive museum dedicated to preserving the material heritage of County Kerry. The venue has multiple artifacts, galleries and hands-on activities within, covering the lifestyles of Kerry County through the ages.
St. John’s Catholic Church
Built in the mid-1800, this building is located at the end of Edward Street. Distinct for it’s tall spire, the church easy to accidently bypass, since it’s surrounded by other tall and narrow buildings in the downtown Tralee area. The church is an impressively tall part of the Tralee skyline and the interior has a pair of white-marble kneeling angles holding bowls of blessed water.
Chopin’s Café & Restaurant
This is an excellent, cozy restaurant and café space located in the downtown Tralee area.
Rattoo Round Tower
The Rattoo Round Tower belonged to the long ruined monastery of Ballyduff. It’s located about 25 kilometers north of Tralee. The tower has recently undergone restoration work.
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