Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland and its rich heritage dating back to its historic importance in shipbuilding, linen manufacture and rope-making attract many visitors. As a major seaport and with the airport just an easy 15 km out of the city centre, Belfast has become a favourite gateway with tourists exploring Ireland for the first time. There are plenty of activities on offer like the 21 mile long cycle tour on the Lagan and Lough cycle Way, which allows tourists to explore the traffic-free, green scenic parts of Belfast, from Lisburn to Newtownabbey and Lagan Towpath to Belfast Lough. In town there's a vibrant nightlife with bars, restaurants, theatres and cinemas, many fascinating museums, art galleries and bowling alleys, soccer and rugby matches, Hurling and skating at an ice rink to enjoy.
Hiring a car will take visitors to Stormont, where they can explore the amazing Parliament Buildings and where Northern Ireland's turbulent history is explained in exhibits. Local attractions are the famous Titanic Dock, the Ulster Folk Transport Museum, Belfast Zoo and City Hall, the Grand Opera House, Belfast Castle and the Queen's University. The National Trust managed sites around Belfast include the world famous Giant's Causeway and the gorgeous Italian Gardens at Mount Stewart. For a trip into the city's Victorian past visitors should try the Crown Liquor Saloon, a Victorian Public House right in the centre of Belfast City, but on a sunny afternoon a drive to Rowallane House in Saintfield or taking the kids to Patterson's Spade Mill at Templepatrick to explore Northern Ireland's industrial heritage might be even more fun. Springhill House is home to a magnificent costume collection. This beautiful 17th century house in Magherafelt is just outside the city. There are tea rooms and wonderful gardens for a stroll after muffins, scons and tea.
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