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Tralee, Co. Kerry attractions and amenities
Tralee is the County town at the heart of Kerry, and is an ideal location for exploring all in directions. To the West you have the renowned Dingle peninsula, and to the south, the memorable Ring of Kerry. Killarney's beautiful lakes and glens lie to our East, and the northerly coastal drive to Limerick is spectacular. Tralee is easily accessible by train or bus and only 15 minute's drive from Kerry Airport, one and a half hours from Cork or Shannon.
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The Whitehouse Inn is located in the centre of the town, convenient to the central bus and train stations, main shopping areas and family visitor attractions and amenities. Along the main streets you will find a selection of restaurants to suit all tastes, and a good mix of local shops and department stores.
Whatever your interests, you will find plenty to do on your holiday here. Tralee is home to Ireland's largest indoor water theme park, the Aquadome, and can boast an impressive list of outdoor and indoor family entertainment - adventure playgrounds, 3 screen cineplex, 10 pin bowling, crazy golf and pitch and putt, Siamsa Tire national Folk Theatre, museums, art galleries, ........just a sample of what's on offer for holiday-makers in Tralee.
The list below gives a guide to our main visitor attractions - not to be missed!
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Map of Tralee town centre, showing the location of the Whitehouse Inn and Bar. |
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The Aquadome
Provides a splashingly good time for all the family. Ireland's largest indoor water park, with wave machines and waterslides, also health centre, jacuzzi and coffee shop. Outside, try the mini golf.
Geraldine Medieval Experience
A fascinating look at medieval Tralee, featuring an interactive historical experience in the "time car". Also in the building is an extensive museum of ancient celtic artefacts and a souvenir and coffee shop.
Siamsa Tire
Tralee's folk theatre where you can experience traditional Irish music and dance.
Fenit Seaworld
The pirates of old welcome landlubbers of all ages to Seaworld, just North of Tralee. Here you can make friends with fishes in the touch pools, and see the many exhibits of local marine life.
The Jeanie Johnston
A full-size replica of a 19th century emigrant ship has been built here in Kerry by shipwrights and young people from all over the world. The Jeanie Johnston sailed across the Atlantic to tour the US and Canadadian West coasts in 2003. During 2004 she makes a round Ireland tour.
Blennerville Windmill
Ireland's only working windmill houses a museum, coffee shop, craft center and interactive displays.
Crag Cave, Castleisland
These caves were discovered by Welsh potholders during the early 90's and each year more of their beauty has been revealed to the public. There is a visitor centre with coffee bar and souvenir shop, an ideal family day out.
The Rose of
Tralee
The official website for our own annual Festival, with free concerts and the Rose Selection which is televised and web-cast world-wide. The Rose of Tralee is held during the third week of August - why not join us for the festivities?
Tralee town park |
Dingle harbour |
Kerry's lakes & mountains |
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To make a booking enquiry or for any other queries, please contact us via e-mail, or telephone 066 7102780 (00 353 66 7102780 from outside S.Ireland). Thank you!
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Related links to selected accommodation and tourist interests
Courtyard Irish Holiday Cottages
6 stonebuilt self-catering cottages at Blennerville, near Tralee, which offer antique furnishings with all modern conveniences, set in a restored courtyard. National winner of agri-tourism award 2002. Tennis court, playground and gardens. Family friendly and pets welcome.
Holiday rental apartments on the Costa del Sol
Costasol Rental offers 2 and 3 bedroomed rental apartments near Calahonda and Cabopino on the Costa del Sol. Reasonable rates, near beach, Hotel and golf courses.
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