Title: Things to Do in Rosses Point in 2026 | Expedia.com [Rosses Point Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rosses-Point.dx5018)[Hotels in Rosses Point](https://expedia.com/Rosses-Point-Hotels.d5018.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Rosses Point](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rosses-Point.d5018.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rosses Point Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rosses-Point.d5018.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Rosses Point ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rosses Point Types of activities [Rosses Point Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rosses-Point.dx5018) ![Rosses Point showing a bay or harbor, landscape views and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5018/116ffcd3-053b-4b89-b680-65d538168bdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rosses Point showing a bay or harbor, landscape views and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5018/116ffcd3-053b-4b89-b680-65d538168bdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rosses Point featuring tranquil scenes, a lighthouse and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5018/9bed3a36-3a91-4a26-898c-573bd444d119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rosses Point which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5018/460b40e5-c0b8-47e7-8c60-cbdfbae1e855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rosses Point which includes a lake or waterhole, flowers and wildflowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5018/0f6fac79-338e-43d8-95a1-a1dcb665d9c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Rosses Point must see attractions ### 1\. Strandhill Beach Strandhill Beach borders the coastal town of Strandhill, a charming spot known for its gorgeous scenery, surf breaks and dunes covered by marram grass. Wander along the sandy beach and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hillside or take the icy plunge into the surf breaks that roll into the peninsula. Relax in an oceanfront café and sample scones and jam while you watch the roaring sea. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Strandhill-Beach-Strandhill.d6086031.Vacation-Attraction) ![Strandhill Beach which includes a sandy beach and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086031/da575f9b-ea31-40b6-b392-73df149431cf.jpg) ### 2\. Knocknarea Knocknarea (Cnoc na Riabh) is an immense monolith overlooking the green pastures of County Sligo. From Neolithic folklore to the poetry of William Butler Yeats, the grassy summit has become mythologized throughout the ages. See the 1,078-foot-tall (329-meter) hill presiding over the peninsula from across the county. Hike up the hillside and enjoy panoramic views of rolling hills and the stunning bays of the west coast from atop the mound. Inspect the enormous pile of loose stones that make up the summit cairn, which is surrounded by myth and mystery. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Knocknarea-Sligo.d6174722.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knocknarea showing heritage elements and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174722/a1f829c0-7c2c-4997-97ce-3699331f6d37.jpg) ### 3\. Sligo Abbey Sligo Abbey is an impressive stone ruin of a Dominican friary in the heart of the historic town of Sligo. The abbey dates back to the mid-13th century and has survived fires, wars and uprisings throughout the centuries. Explore the ancient structure to appreciate the abbey’s steadfast architecture and to find a collection of preserved stone carvings. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Sligo-Abbey-Sligo.d6086021.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sligo Abbey featuring a cemetery, chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086021/2eb8a3bc-f1ce-47f3-8a73-b6c9f595cc10.jpg) ### 4\. Ben Bulben Rearing above the Dartry Mountains, Ben Bulben is an immense limestone rock formation that has been important to Irish culture and mythology for millennia. See the landmark peak dominating the county during your travels in Sligo or stroll along the network of trails traversing the mountain’s base and summit. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Ben-Bulben-Mullaghnaneane.d6086049.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ben Bulben showing tranquil scenes, land animals and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086049/9292034b-33a5-47a6-a05f-047ccee926e5.jpg) ### 5\. Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is a complex of tombs and stone circles that date back to the Neolithic period. The gneiss-and-quartzite megaliths dotted throughout these lush fields in County Sligo were constructed into passage tombs over 5,500 years ago. Learn about the rituals and cultural traits of prehistoric humans and explore the fascinating archeological site, one of the largest of its kind in Ireland. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Carrowmore-Megalithic-Cemetery-Sligo.d6086033.Vacation-Attraction) ![Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery featuring heritage elements and a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086033/ccecfda4-b6b2-46fc-a384-4f83d378c697.jpg) ### 6\. Streedagh Strand The long, sandy beach at Streedagh Strand is a scenic stretch on the northwestern shore of Streedagh Point. Visit this pretty beach to stroll along the soft sands, inspect fossils in the limestone cliffs and retrace the adventures of the shipwrecked Spanish Armada captain Francisco de Cuéllar. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Streedagh-Strand-Grange.d6086051.Vacation-Attraction) ![Streedagh Strand featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086051/5ce58996-fd82-4cd1-afdd-ccacde2d6550.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_5018) ## Recommended things to do in Rosses Point | Number of things to do | | | ------------------------------- | - | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | : | | Top 5 things to do | | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Rosses Point --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Rosses Point? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Rosses Point #### Rosses Point Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rosses Point Beach during your travels in Rosses Point? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.com/Rosses-Point-Beach-Rosses-Point.d6086041.Vacation-Attraction) #### County Sligo Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Rosses Point at County Sligo Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/County-Sligo-Golf-Club-Rosses-Point.d6174115.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Rosses Point ![Ben Bulben which includes tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086049/7dfcb532-60b8-42ab-af03-5041938bc767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sligo ![Burial site of WB Yeats. 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