The County Tyrone town of Strabane sits very close to the border with the Republic, the River Foyle on whose east banks it sits forming that border here. One of the rivers that feeds the larger Foyle, the Mourne, runs through the centre of the town. For tourists those rivers are major attractions, known for their game fishing quality. The Lifford Bridge in Strabane carries motor traffic across to Eire. Other tourist draws here include the Sperrin Hills to the east (the town’s golf course nestling at their feet) and two sites which are of interest to American travellers – the ancestral home of Woodrow Wilson to the south east of the place (though it was sadly damaged relatively recently) and the house in the town where printer John Dunlap learned his trade – he went on to print the Declaration of Independence to earn his place in history. During the Troubles the town suffered economically, but both before and after them it was capable of endearing whimsy: the great comic writer Brian O’Nolan (Flann O’Brien) was born in Strabane in 1911, his journalism as Myles na gCopaleen as madly engaging as Beachcomber; and the giant and dramatic metal sculptures on the outskirts of the town – officially a piece known as Let the Dance Begin – brought down to earth with the local nickname The Tinnies. The Alley Arts Centre which opened in 2007 in the town, a sign of changing times, hosts several festivals which draw visitors from all over Northern Ireland and beyond.
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Bakerstreet Bar
Blue Parrott
Bridge End Bar
Central Bar
Classic Bar & Lounge
Juniors Bar
Town Hall Bar
Waterfront Bar
Welcome Inn
Taxi
Places to Stay near Strabane
Harbour Inn Hotel & Restaurant (79.19 miles)
A destination for all seasons
Situated adjacent to Bowmore harbour, our small family run hotel offers superb accommodation, high quality award winning food and excellent service. As a base for touring Islay, described by the Lord ... More | visit website
The Ugadale Cottages (80.87 miles)
Craigard House Hotel (84.76 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant (85.23 miles)
A family run Inn with a friendly Scottish welcome, excellent food, great selection of malt whiskies, beers and ales, David and Ruby Graham welcome you to ... More
Gigha Hotel (89.95 miles)
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel (93.16 miles)
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel invests the charm and romance of an 1815 functioning lighthouse with the comforts of a small, very unique, luxury hotel and restaurant.
The Lighthouse is a listed 'A' building of major national importance. ... More | visit website
Portpatrick Hotel (93.76 miles)
We are blessed with having some beautiful ... More | visit website
Dunskey Guest House (93.95 miles)
Fernhill Hotel (93.95 miles)
With breath taking views over the village and harbour of the picturesque village of Portpatrick, Fernhill Hotel is the best place in the area to relax and enjoy the fantastic views, play the superb golf ... More | visit website
Dunvalanree Hotel (94.42 miles)
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