Top Rated Attractions in Omagh

One of the most unusual tourist offices in Northern Ireland, this is a completely detached glass and wrought iron building in the main square. The Pagoda name harks back to an equally unique wooden structure that for years was a meeting point for local people. Here you can find information about the entire Strabane district, which takes in a 15-mile radius covering the town, Castlederg, Newtownstewart, Plumbridge, Sion Mills and Donemana. The staff can tell you about the town's many American connections; where writer Flann O'Brien was born and about exhibitions, such as those held in Gray's Printing Press and the Gallery Coffee Shop. For visitors looking for immediate culture, a short walk is the Farmers Home: an authentically traditional local pub. As a Network Tourist Information Centre, it also carries literature and contact numbers for all of Northern Ireland and Donegal.

Located aloof from the hustle and bustle of the city of Omagh, is St. Joseph's Hall. An entertainment venue and nightclub, the place primarily hosts live shows and music events. This bar and pub is also a popular hang-out among youngsters. So when in Omagh, this multi-purpose entertainment venue is a must visit. Call ahead for further information.

The birthplace of Ulysses Simpson Grant's grandfather, Grant Ancestral Home is a major tourist attraction in the small town of Dungannon. Stroll through this house to get a brief understanding of the lifestyle of the 18th U.S President, Ulysses Simpson Grant and his maternal family.

The manor house of Favour Royal was once a part of the 3000 acres of land that were granted to Sir Thomas Ridgeway in 1613 by King James I as compensation for the services rendered by him. Ridgeway later sold the estate to Sir James Erskine. When a fault was discovered in the initial land grant to Ridgeway, King Charles I re-granted the lands to Erskine, who renamed the property "Favour Royal" in acknowledgment of the king's kind favor. Today the land has been divided between Northern and Southern Ireland, and the manor lies close to the border between the two on the Northern side. Although in a state of disrepair, the manor still oozes a historic charm, and proves to be a great spot for photographers and walkers looking for solitude.

Northern Ireland is known for its fairy tale castles. Mostly travelers just view the bigger, more popular ones and ditch the smaller ones like the Roughan Castle. In a country with a castle on each street, it is easy to fall prey to this technique. But, castles like Roughan have their own charm and add as much to the history of Ireland as the more known ones. Situated on a hill that overlooks the village of Newmills. The castle is only three storeys high with a central tower and towers on each of the four corners. It must have been built for defence purposes as it has a hidden underground tunnel. It was built in 1618 and was used as a refuge during the Irish Rebellion for Phelim O’Neill, who was later captured in 1653. This small page from history demands a visit.