- Ulster American Folk Park: Near Omagh, this open-air museum explores Irish emigration to America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors can expect a journey through time with costumed interpreters, thatched cottages, a full-scale replica emigrant ship, and American frontier log cabins. Exhibits highlight figures like Davy Crockett and Ulysses S. Grant. Open daily, with entry fees. Ideal for families and history enthusiasts.
- Hill of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre: In Dungannon, this historic site was the stronghold of the O’Neill dynasty, rulers of Gaelic Ireland for over 300 years. Visitors can expect a multimedia exhibition on the O’Neills, the Flight of the Earls, and the Ulster Plantation, plus panoramic views from a glass viewing tower overlooking seven counties. Open daily, with free entry to the centre. Perfect for history buffs and cultural explorers.
- Beaghmore Stone Circles: Near Cookstown, this Bronze Age complex features seven stone circles, cairns, and alignments, uncovered in the 1940s. Visitors can expect a scenic drive to this isolated site at the edge of the Sperrin Mountains, with interpretive signs explaining its archaeological significance. Free to visit, open year-round. Ideal for those interested in prehistory and ancient mysteries.
- Gortin Glen Forest Park: Six miles north of Omagh, this 1,500-acre park in the Sperrin Mountains offers family-friendly outdoor activities. Visitors can expect hiking and biking trails, a destination play park, a trim trail, and a scenic five-mile driving route with views of Sika deer and flora. Free entry, with parking fees; wheelchair-accessible paths available. Perfect for nature lovers and families.
- OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory: In Davagh Forest near Cookstown, this International Dark Sky Park, one of Ireland’s darkest, offers stargazing with minimal light pollution. Visitors can expect interactive exhibits, virtual reality headsets, and telescope sessions to view constellations. Open year-round, with entry fees; pre-booking advised. Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and families, near Beaghmore Stone Circles.
- The Argory: Near Moy, this 1820s National Trust property is a riverside estate with a 320-acre wooded landscape. Visitors can expect guided tours of the neo-classical house with period furnishings, plus walks through gardens and along the River Blackwater. Open seasonally, with entry fees for non-members. Perfect for history lovers and those seeking scenic strolls.
- Lissan House: Near Cookstown, this 17th-century estate, home to the Staples family until 2006, has been beautifully restored. Visitors can expect guided tours of the house with original furnishings, a teddy bear treasure hunt for kids, and walks through walled gardens and the Lissan River. Open seasonally, with entry fees. Ideal for families and heritage enthusiasts.
- Ardboe High Cross: Near Lough Neagh in Ardboe, this 10th-century high cross, standing 18.5 feet tall, is one of the region’s finest, marking a 6th-century monastery. Visitors can expect to view intricate biblical carvings on this intact monument, with free access and interpretive signs. A quick, atmospheric stop for those interested in early Christian art and history.
- Todds Leap Activity Centre: Near Ballygawley, this adventure centre offers adrenaline-pumping activities. Visitors can expect off-road driving, a 500m zip line, a giant swing, free-fall drop zone, and woodland trails. Open year-round, with activity fees; booking required. Perfect for thrill-seekers, families, and group outings.
- Harry Avery’s Castle: Near Newtownstewart, this 14th-century castle, named after O’Neill chieftain Henry Aimhbreidh, is an unusual stone structure for its time. Visitors can expect to explore the ruins, with two towers and scenic countryside views, free of charge. Open year-round, it’s a quick stop for history buffs and those exploring Tyrone’s Gaelic past
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Ireland’s county Tyrone is a county of rolling landscapes and historic sites, with the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh offering a fascinating look at emigration history through recreated villages. The Sperrin Mountains provide hiking trails with panoramic views, while the Beaghmore Stone Circles add ancient intrigue. Other attractions include the historic town of Dungannon and its castle ruins. Tyrone is Ireland’s seventh largest county by size (3,263 square km) and 11th largest by population (188,383). Population peaked at 312,956 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 127,586 in 1936. In terms of hospitality, Tyrone is Ireland’s 24th most visited tourist county with around 68,000 international visitors per year.
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