You don't need to build yourself a time machine to journey into the past — just check out Irish Famine Cottages. This open-air museum lets you walk through history and find out what life was like many years ago.

You'll soon see why this Ventry open-air museum is popular with travelers. If you're looking for more to explore, Slea Head, Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium, and Ventry Beach are in this area as well. They won't take very long to get to from Irish Famine Cottages.

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