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As you would expect of one of Ireland’s premier tourist destinations, Westport boasts a wide variety of attractions and places to visit for visitors of all ages and interests.  One of the few planned towns in Ireland, it was designed in the 18th Century by James Wyatt, with many outstanding features, most notably the beautiful and unique boulevard known as The Mall, running parallel to the Carrowbeg River.

The town's attractions include the famous Westport House and Country Estate, which is one of Ireland's top day visitor attractions and is featured elsewhere in this site. A fine Georgian mansion, home of Lord Sligo, it is well worth a visit and is open to the public from April to September each year.

Westport’s proximity to Ireland’s holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, and the shores of the ever-tranquil Clew Bay make it a superb location for those wishing to combine wonderful scenery with the stories and legend of a remarkable history.  The Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick Heritage Centres are excellent sources of information on this history as is the National Museum of Country Life, which is situated just outside the nearby town of Castlebar.