This adorable town is filled with colorful shops, gardens overflowing with flowers, stone cottages, and quaint walking bridges. The best part? It doesn’t feel like a tourist trap.
Instead of shops selling tacky souvenirs and overpriced restaurants, you’ll find shops selling local handcrafted wares and family-run establishments serving up homemade Irish meals.
You’ll discover a town with a welcoming atmosphere, mouthwatering cuisine, and authentic experiences around every corner.
Westport is also home to some stunning natural scenery with countless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
The coastline is a great place for getting out onto the water, where you can go swimming, sailing, surfing, kayaking – you name it!
Other popular activities on land include walking, cycling, horseback riding, and golf.
Check out our list of additional recommendations below to discover more about what Westport has to offer!
The 20 Most Popular Things To Do In Westport, Ireland
20. Quayside Gallery
5.0 (1 review)
Location: The Quay Cloonmonad Westport Co Mayo
Tel: 87-835-9818
Web Address: https://facebook.com/QuaysideGallery/
19. Collanmore Island
3.0 (2 reviews)
Credit: Jenny Mac, Google Maps
18. Croagh Patrick Seafoods
5.0 (3 reviews)
Credit: Croagh Patrick Seafoods, Google Maps
Location: Roslaher Westport Co Mayo
Tel: 87-249-7570
Web Address: http://croaghpatrickseafoods.ie/index.html
17. Killadangan – Archaeological Complex
5.0 (5 reviews)
Credit: Dr. Oliver Snr. Whyte, Google Maps
Location: R335 Co Mayo
Web Address: http://megalithicireland.com/Killadangan%20Megalithic%20Complex.html
16. The Boheh Stone
4.6 (16 reviews)
Credit: Paul Daly, Google Maps
Location: N59 Boheh Co Mayo
Web Address: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boheh_Stone
15. Brackloon Woods
4.7 (37 reviews)
Credit: Oliver Dixon, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Brackloon Wood Westport Co Mayo
Web Address: https://westporttourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/brackloon-woods.pdf
14. Westport Adventure Park
4.5 (53 reviews)
Location: Woodlodge Estate Knappagh More Westport Co Mayo
Tel: 98-21886
Web Address: http://westportadventurepark.ie/
13. Murrisk Abbey
4.7 (92 reviews)
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Location: Carrowkeel Co Mayo
Tel: 98-28871
Web Address: http://westportparish.ie/
12. National Famine Memorial
4.5 (239 reviews)
Credit: Lisa Harbin, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Carrowkeel Murrisk Co Mayo
11. Ballintubber Abbey
4.8 (372 reviews)
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Location: Abbey Ballintober Co Mayo
Tel: 94-903-0934
Web Address: http://ballintubberabbey.ie/
10. Ballycroy Visitor Centre – Wild Nephin National Park
4.6 (720 reviews)
Location: Ballycroy Co Mayo
Tel: 98-49888
Web Address: http://wildnephinnationalpark.ie/
9. Keem Beach
4.9 (1,726 reviews)
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8. go!trekking! Equestrian Holidays
1.0 (1 review)
Location: Westport Woods Hotel Spa Quay Rd. Cloonmonad Co Mayo
Tel: 87-260-5672
Web Address: http://gotrekking.ie/
7. Great Western Greenway
4.4 (17 reviews)
6. Clew Bay Heritage Centre Ltd
4.7 (68 reviews)
Credit: Clew Bay Heritage Centre Ltd, Google Maps
Location: The Quay Rosbeg Westport Co Mayo
Tel: 98-26852
Web Address: http://westportheritage.com/
5. The Wild West
4.7 (209 reviews)
Credit: The Wild West, Google Maps
Location: Westpoint Shopping Centre Altamont Street Westport Co Mayo
Tel: 98-24634
Web Address: http://thewildwest.ie/
4. Westport Golf Club
4.6 (253 reviews)
Credit: Westport Golf Club, Google Maps
Location: Golf Course Rd. Carrowholly Westport Co Mayo
Tel: 98-28262
Web Address: http://westportgolfclub.ie/
3. Porterhouse
4.6 (467 reviews)
Credit: ASUN SUAREZ, Google Maps
Location: Bridge Street Cahernamart Westport Co Mayo
Tel: 98-28014
Web Address: http://theporterhousewestport.ie/
2. Croagh Patrick
4.8 (635 reviews)
Credit: Geyo John, License, Wikimedia commons
1. Westport House
4.5 (1,876 reviews)
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Location: Quay Road Westport Demesne Westport Co Mayo
Tel: 98-27766
Web Address: http://westporthouse.ie/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Westport, Ireland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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