Ireland

Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher rise 214 meters from the Atlantic where puffins nest May through July, creating perfect wildlife photography for three generations positioned along the cliff-edge path. O’Brien’s Tower ($5) provides 360-degree views to the Aran Islands while visitor center’s underground approach preserves the dramatic reveal. Nearby Doolin’s traditional music sessions at Gus O’Connor’s pub start at 9:30pm—late for toddlers but teenagers witness authentic Irish culture while grandparents tap feet to fiddle tunes over Guinness.

Killarney National Park’s jaunting cars clip-clop through 15th-century woodlands where jarveys (drivers) named Paddy or Seamus share stories passed through generations. The €50 hour-long ride reaches Torc Waterfall and Ross Castle while children delight in horse-drawn transport. Muckross House’s traditional farms ($15/adult) demonstrate 1930s rural life with working blacksmiths and thatchers while border collies herd sheep past mesmerized toddlers. The Europe Hotel ($450/night) provides lakeside luxury where every room overlooks Lough Leane.

Giant’s Causeway’s 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns create nature’s stepping stones where legend claims giant Finn McCool built a bridge to Scotland. The £13 visitor center explains geological formation but children prefer the mythology while scrambling across columns. Bushmills Inn ($280/night) dates from 1608, offering turf fires and whiskey tastings steps from the world’s oldest licensed distillery.