
Things to do in County Kerry
1,526 places worth visiting sit inside the County Kerry boundary, across 67 towns and villages. Each is counted once here, under the town it is nearest to, which is not always the town it is in.
Everything the map records
120 places to explore, with photographs first. Find more on each town's page or browse by kind of place below.
120 places
Places to explore in pictures

Bernard · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Andreas F. Borchert · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Draceane · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
JohnArmagh · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Ardfert Cathedral
Ardfert · 170 m from the centre · Some of it indoors

Andreas F. Borchert · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Templenahoe
Ardfert · 190 m from the centre · Some of it indoors

Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Knockanore
4.4 km south-west of Asdee · Outdoors

Maoileann · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Carrigadav
3 km south-west of Aughacasla · Outdoors

Maoileann · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Cummeen
3.9 km south-west of Aughacasla · Outdoors

Paulw62 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
JohnArmagh · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Rattoo Abbey
Ballyduff · 1.8 km from the centre · Some of it indoors

Sharon Loxton · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
No machine-readable author provided. Kglavin~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Unknown photographer · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Patrice78500 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Arcaist · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Berthold Strucken · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
mozzercork from Republic of Ireland · CC BY 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Purple Mountain NE Top
6.3 km south of Beaufort · Outdoors

mozzercork from Republic of Ireland · CC BY 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Purple Mountain
6.9 km south of Beaufort · Outdoors

Britishfinance · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Cruach Mhór
8.1 km south-west of Beaufort · Outdoors

Adam Ward · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. The Big Gun
8.4 km south-west of Beaufort · Outdoors

Britishfinance · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Cnoc na Péiste
8.9 km south-west of Beaufort · Outdoors

GordonPin · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Annagh Church
Blennerville · 1.6 km from the centre · Some of it indoors

Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Unknown photographer · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Linda Bailey · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Bentee
Cahersiveen · 1.5 km from the centre · Outdoors

JoachimKohlerBremen · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
User:Cqui · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Knocknadobar
6.1 km north-east of Cahersiveen · Outdoors

Stephen Murphy · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Stephen Murphy · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Caherconree
4.2 km south-east of Camp · Outdoors

Maoileann · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Caherbla
5.1 km south-east of Camp · Outdoors

Britishfinance · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Baurtregaum
5.6 km east of Camp · Outdoors

Yodaspirine · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Maoileann · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Stradbally Church
3 km west of Castlegregory · Some of it indoors

Podstawko · CC BY 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Unknown photographer · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Jonathan Billinger · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Geokaun
Chapeltown · 1.9 km from the centre · Outdoors

Superbass · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Warrenfish · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Nigel Cox · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Irina Guerin · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Dunquin Church
Dunquin · 320 m from the centre · Some of it indoors

Nigel Cox · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Pam Brophy · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Goatoo · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
JoachimKohlerBremen · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Adrian King · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Adrian King · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Caher West Top
6.5 km east of Glencar · Outdoors

Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Caher
6.8 km east of Glencar · Outdoors

Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Mullaghanattin
7 km south of Glencar · Outdoors

Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. The Bones
7.6 km east of Glencar · Outdoors

Nigel Cox · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Beenkeragh
7.7 km east of Glencar · Outdoors

Espresso Addict · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Stumpa Dúloigh
7.8 km south-east of Glencar · Outdoors

Enter · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Carrauntoohil
7.9 km east of Glencar · Outdoors

Espresso Addict · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Broaghnabinnia
8.2 km east of Glencar · Outdoors

Podstawko · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
P L Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Thommcg1980 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Dumphasizer · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Britishfinance · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Mangerton
8 km north of Kilgarvan · Outdoors

Maria Teresa Satta · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Ériugena · CC BY 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Keith Salvesen · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Berthold Strucken · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Aghadoe Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
Killarney · 3.8 km from the centre · Some of it indoors
Usually about 40 min

Daviddphotos · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Berthold Strucken · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Aghadoe Church (ruins)
Killarney · 3.9 km from the centre · Some of it indoors

Bkwillwm · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Emmett.Hume · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
TJBrosnan at English Wikipedia · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Unknown photographer · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Raymond Norris · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
User:Itub · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Linda Bailey · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Church Island Monastic Site
Knightstown · 1.4 km from the centre · Some of it indoors
Usually about 40 min

Dr Charles Nelson · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
John Webster · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Nigel Cox · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
No machine-readable author provided. Larsoner~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Andreas F. Borchert · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Killagha Abbey of Our Lady of Bello Loco
Milltown · 1.0 km from the centre · Some of it indoors

Boston at English Wikipedia · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Nigel Cox · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Stephen Murphy · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
kevin higgins · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Tobairin Holy Well
3.1 km south of Portmagee · Outdoors

Robotforaday at en.wikipedia · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Karie Kuiper · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Patrick Wyse Jackson · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Unknown photographer · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Kierandoc · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Ratass Church
Tralee · 1.7 km from the centre · Some of it indoors

Unknown photographer · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
GordonPin · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
mozzercork · CC BY 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Espresso Addict · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Espresso Addict · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
mozzercork · CC BY 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada · CC BY 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
JohnArmagh · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Richard Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
MollyCrilly · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display.
More places to explore
- PlaygroundsAbbeydorney Community PlaygroundAbbeydorney · 260 m from the centreOutdoors · About 45 min
- Ringforts and sitesKilbrickaun FortAbbeydorney · 1.7 km from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesLissadrough2.3 km south-west of AbbeydorneyOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesCahernead2.7 km north-west of AbbeydorneyOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesLissanearla3.8 km south of AbbeydorneyOutdoors · About 20 min
- CastlesBallymacaquinn Castle (remains of)4 km north-west of AbbeydorneySome of it indoors · About 45 min
- Historic churchesKillahan Church4.1 km north of AbbeydorneySome of it indoors
- GardensTom Crean Memorial GardenAnnascaul · 50 m from the centreOutdoors · About 40 min
- AttractionsStatue of Our LadyAnnascaul · 100 m from the centreSome of it indoors · About 45 min
- PlaygroundsAnnascaul Community PlaygroundAnnascaul · 100 m from the centreOutdoors · About 45 min
- MonumentsJerome ConnorAnnascaul · 120 m from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- ParksJerome Connor Memorial ParkAnnascaul · 130 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- Ringforts and sitesParcalassaAnnascaul · 430 m from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesLisracreeveenAnnascaul · 680 m from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesLios na gCraobh RingfortAnnascaul · 1.2 km from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesLismoreAnnascaul · 1.4 km from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- BeachesBunaneer StrandAnnascaul · 1.7 km from the centreOutdoors · About 1 hr
- Ringforts and sitesDoonclaurAnnascaul · 1.8 km from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesLisraturraunAnnascaul · 1.8 km from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- MonumentsJerome Connor MonumentAnnascaul · 2.0 km from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- Holy wellsToberreedoney2.4 km west of AnnascaulOutdoors · About 15 min
- HillsKnocknanacree3 km south-west of AnnascaulOutdoors
By kind of place
Town by town
- Things to do in Kenmare77
- Things to do in Glencar77
- Things to do in Killarney74
- Things to do in Kilgarvan61
- Things to do in Tralee57
- Things to do in Cloghane48
- Things to do in Beaufort44
- Things to do in Ballinskelligs43
- Things to do in Glenbeigh42
- Things to do in Dingle41
- Things to do in Lauragh41
- Things to do in Sneem41
- Things to do in Lispole40
- Things to do in Caherdaniel37
- Things to do in Tuosist34
- Things to do in Clonkeen33
- Things to do in Dunquin33
- Things to do in Portmagee33
- Things to do in Ardfert31
- Things to do in Killeenleagh30
- Things to do in Camp29
- Things to do in Templenoe29
- Things to do in Ballyheigue28
- Things to do in Scartaglen27
- Things to do in Castleisland25
- Things to do in Coumduffmore25
- Things to do in Cahersiveen24
- Things to do in Annascaul21
- Things to do in Waterville20
- Things to do in Boherboy19
- Things to do in Farranfore19
- Things to do in Duagh18
- Things to do in Ballybunion17
- Things to do in Murreagh17
- Things to do in Ballyduff16
- Things to do in Listowel15
- Things to do in Killorglin14
- Things to do in Asdee14
- Things to do in Castlegregory14
- Things to do in Firies14
- Things to do in Kilflynn13
- Things to do in Boolteens13
- Things to do in Ballylongford12
- Things to do in Fionntrá12
- Things to do in Gortadoo12
- Things to do in Brandon11
- Things to do in Tarbert10
- Things to do in Ballyferriter10
- Things to do in Lixnaw10
- Things to do in Abbeydorney9
- Things to do in Aughacasla9
- Things to do in Blennerville9
- Things to do in Castlemaine8
- Things to do in Chapeltown8
- Things to do in Fenit8
- Things to do in Milltown7
- Things to do in Kilcummin6
- Things to do in Knightstown6
- Things to do in Ventry6
- Things to do in Brosna5
- Things to do in Lisselton5
- Things to do in Finuge4
- Things to do in Moyvane4
- Things to do in Ballydavid3
- Things to do in Barraduff2
- Things to do in Knocknagashel1
- Things to do in Rathmore1
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Places, names and kinds are OpenStreetMap records. Which county encloses a place, which town it is nearest, and every distance here are this site’s own calculations from those records. Where a place carries a checked note, it names who said so and the day somebody read it.