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Aillwee Cave, Ballyvaughan.
Discovered in Jack McCann, a local farmer, in 1944, the 1000 feet long 
cave is one of the oldest of the Burren Caves having formed millions of years ago.
Guided tours, lasting 30 minutes, allow you to observe beautiful caverns,
bridged chasms, underground waterfalls, weird mineral formations and the
hibernation chambers of brown bears which have been extinct in Ireland for centuries.
Facilities include a restaurant, craft shop, information desk and outside,
'The Hazelwood' crafts village.
www.aillweecave.ie
Burren Display Centre, Kilfenora
"A Walk through time"
The Burren Display Centre (Brú na Bóirne) has a new design which will bring to life the dramatic and fascinating story of the Burren through models, slides, artifacts and information.
Admission charge.
The Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor
 They will love the exciting 16ft free
These majestic cliffs stand almost 200m above the Altlantic and stretch 8 km from Hag's Head to a point
beyond O'Brien's Tower.They are also the home of a wide varity of birds. From the Cliffs one can see
Loop Head to the South, the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, and to the north Connemara. There is a vistors
centre.
Clare Archaeology Centre, Dysert O'Dea Castle, Corofin
Museum of local artifacts, an audio visual presentation on the history of Dysert from ancient time.
English and  German exhibitions, tea room and souvenir shop. A developed trail covering 25 sites of
archeological and historical interest is within a 5 mile radius of the castle. The trail includes
the National Monuments - Dysert O'Dea church with romanesque doorway and 12th Century High Cross.
Guided tours are available if advance notice is given.
Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan
A distinctive 6th century fortified tower house built originally for
a branch of the O'Brien's. The first three floors exhibit many defensive
features such as narrow slit windows, gun loops and murder holes.
Open daily.
 
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