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Portrush is a resort town, with a small harbor, on the north coast of Northern Ireland. It's a good place to stay for a visit to the Giant's Causeway.

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Use your own two feet! If you don't have a car, plan to do a lot of walking and riding the bus. Both can work fine, even in the off season. If you do plan to walk pack sturdy, comfortable shoes--waterproof if possible.

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In Portrush take a walk along the beach and see the beautiful Northern Ireland coast. You can walk east or west. If you walk east, you'll eventually get to White Rocks beach, and beyond that is Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway. Without kids, you can walk Portrush-->Dunluce Castle-->Portballintrae-->Giant's Causeway, and take the bus back from Giant's Causeway-->Portrush in one day (leaving around 11 am and return around 7 pm).

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• Go to East strand Beach this links onto the White Rocks Beach and can be great on a stormy day when the sea is rough and its a beautiful walk in any weather.
• Royal Portrush Golf Club is one of the best link golf courses in the world.
• Day trip to Rathlin Island and Ballycastle. Take the bus or drive to Ballycastle to catch the morning ferry (schedules: http://www.rathlinballycastleferry.com). Return on the afternoon ferry, and explore the town of Ballycastle. If you are interested in a guide for your trip to Rathlin Island, consider Paul Quinn (www.rathlinwalkingtours.com). Paul was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and was an exceptional guide. Highly recommended.

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The set of harbour restaurants, the Ramore Wine Bar, Coast Pizza, and the Harbour Bar, are worth a try. Expect to wait because they are very popular.

Eat at Mr. Chips. There is a Mr. Chips take-out and a sit down, both on Eglinton St. A fish and chips meal recently cost £5.

Uncle Saam's (at 35 Eglinton St) is a simple restaurant with decent food. For example, a cheeseburger with chips will cost around £5.

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Enjoy a pint at The Quays, also on Eglinton St.

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Anvershiel House B&B is divine. Address: 16 Coleraine Rd, Portrush, NI. Phone: 028 7082 3861. Web: www.anvershiel.co.uk. En suite room for two persons £55. Erna and Victor run a great establishment and provide a delicious breakfast!

There are at least two hotels, as well as many bed and breakfast guest houses.

• Ramada Portrush, 73 Main St., tel: 0808 1000 783, [1].
• Eglinton, 49 Eglinton St.
• Aaranmore Lodge, [2].  edit
• Aaranmore Lodge, 14 Coleraine Road portrush, ☎ 02870824640, [3]. Aaranmore is a NITB two star Guest accommodation in a prime location for easy access to the amenities of portrush and the tourist attractions of Ireland's North Coast. Parking . Internet Access.  edit

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