Best things to do in Kerry

Best things to do in Kerry brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.

By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · Curated, unpaid and unranked

Official tourism photograph of Kerry Tours by About Ireland Taxi Tours in County Kerry
Official tourism photograph of Derrynane House in County Kerry

Activity,Experience,Bird · Watching,Nature · Wildlife,Gardens,Attraction,Garden,Historic

Derrynane House

Kerry, County Kerry

Derrynane House is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,gardens,attraction,garden,historic. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Ross Castle in County Kerry

Activity,Experience,Cruising,Cycling,Fishing,Angling,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Castle,Na

Ross Castle

Killarney, County Kerry

Ross Castle is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,cruising,cycling,fishing,angling,attraction,historic, houses, castle,castle,national. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Ballyheigue in County Kerry

Activity,Experience,Bird · Watching,Nature · Wildlife,Fishing,Angling,Swimming,Swimming

Ballyheigue

Ballyheigue, County Kerry

Ballyheigue is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,fishing,angling,swimming,swimming. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Banna Strand in County Kerry

Activity,Experience,Surfing,Activity · Operator,Swimming,Swimming · Park,Venue,Walking

Banna Strand

Kerry, County Kerry

Banna Strand is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,surfing,activity, operator,swimming,swimming, park,venue,walking. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Fenit in County Kerry

Activity,Experience,Bird · Watching,Nature · Wildlife,Fishing,Angling,Sailing,Activity

Fenit

Kerry, County Kerry

Fenit is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,fishing,angling,sailing,activity. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Sea Synergy Marine Awareness & Activity Centre in County Kerry

Activity · Experience · Kayaking

Sea Synergy Marine Awareness & Activity Centre

Cahersiveen, County Kerry

Sea Synergy Marine Awareness & Activity Centre is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity, experience, kayaking. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of Skellig Micheal in County Kerry

Activity,Experience,Bird · Watching,Nature · Wildlife,Cruising,Church

Skellig Micheal

Valentia Island, County Kerry

Skellig Micheal is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,cruising,church. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Official tourism photograph of The Old Barracks in County Kerry

Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Museums

The Old Barracks

Cahersiveen, County Kerry

The Old Barracks is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,museums. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.

Sources and review

We use official tourism and venue information, then write and review every summary independently.