Location: Letterkenny
Top Things to do in Letterkenny
What to do and see in Letterkenny, County Donegal: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Letterkenny (Irish: Leitir Ceanainn, meaning "hillside of the O'Cannons"), nicknamed "the Cathedral Town", is the largest and most populous town in County Donegal, Ireland. It lies on the River Swilly in east Donegal and has a population of 19,274. Along with the nearby city of Derry, Letterkenny is considered a regional economic gateway. Letterkenny acts as an urban gateway to the Tír Chonaill Gaeltacht, similar to Galway's relationship to the Connemara Gaeltacht.
Restaurants in Letterkenny
1. Donegal Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 199 reviews
We provide daily bus tours of Donegal. We depart Letterkenny and Donegal Town and visit the best sights and attractions including Slieve League Sea Cliffs, Glenveagh Castle & National Park, Malin Head, Fanad Lighthouse, along with many of the amazing sights along the "Wild Atlantic Way". Book online, by phone or at any Failte Ireland Tourist Office.
2. Glenveagh Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,350 reviews
Reviewed By clairedU1697MK - County Monaghan, Ireland
Fantastic views and scenes and history to be explored. Be prepared for long walk to and from the castle which is lovely or avail of the shuttle bus for a small fare. A lovely experience.
3. Newmills Corn and Flax Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By angmcg1
Pleasant afternoon, short intro film followed by very informative tour. The mill is small, but very nicely restored. Makes a nice short stop. Loads of parking.
4. Arena 7 Entertainment Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Wood Berry Grill Bar & Restaurant, Laser Quest, Bite & Bowl Diner, Bowling World, Pool Tables, Two Function Rooms, Waynes World Adventure Centre, Arcade Games and Private Karaoke Bar
Reviewed By trish934 - County Galway, Ireland
My kids loved this place.We booked bowling and laser tag and had great fun.Lots of game machines.Staff were brilliant and helpful .We ate in the restaurant two nights food was lovely and reasonably priced.
5. Tropical World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Open seasonally, Tropical World at Alcorn’s, Letterkenny, has best be described by patrons as both “Donegal’s hidden gem” and the “one must see attraction to visit in Donegal”. Tropical World is a fully licensed zoo with an astonishing array of animals, from a dazzling display of butterflies to the world’s smallest monkeys alike. The incredible butterfly house is still the star attraction, with hundreds of amazing tropical butterflies in free-flight around you as you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the rainforest. Leave Letterkenny’s own slice of the Amazon and you’re greeted by the sounds from the tree topped canopies, with beautiful birds of all shapes and sizes from around the globe calling you on. Only after you reach the reptile house can you begin to meet the lemurs and miniature primates that call Tropical World home, along with owls,prairie dogs, our family of Meerkats.
Reviewed By mariamG9414EE - Clogher, United Kingdom
We spent a very enjoyable day here yesterday with our 6 year old and 1.5 year old despite the fact that the weather wasn’t so great! Most of Tropical World is undercover so the fact it was raining when we arrived didn’t matter. Thankfully it dried up for long enough that we got to the outdoor parts but we were told to come back to reception and borrow umbrellas if it was still raining! There is a great selection of animals and birds as well as an undercover play area which our two loved. The six year old was just mesmerised by all the animals, especially when she got to hold a bearded dragon and touch a snake!!! She also loved the butterfly house where the butterfly’s fly freely around you, we even saw one land on someone! The 1.5 year old didn’t have the same interest obviously but was still happy to spend a few hours here. We also ate at the wee cafe on site and the food was gorgeous! We will definitely be back when we’re back in letterkenny!
6. Donegal County Museum
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