The base for the battle against the smugglers of Islandmagee.

These sculptures honor the knights who once called Carrickfergus Castle their stronghold.

The first military air station in all of Ireland hosted "battlebags."

A painting to honor the oldest reserve squadron in the Royal Air Force.

This massive basalt sea stack stands obtrusively from the rocky coastline.

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

A beloved upside-down beacon off the coast of Northern Ireland.

A vibrant portrait celebrates the actress in her hometown.

The "Black Arch" guards the entrance to the picturesque Glens of Antrim.

A tribute to a vessel involved in the notorious Larne gun-running.

This rustic, flower-lined pathway once had very little in common with its namesake.

The artwork is a community's ode to the "father of Irish tourism."

These tiny book repositories are inspiring new readers across Northern Ireland.

It was once nicknamed "the most bombed hotel in Europe."

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The lake that fills and empties itself at random.

Belfast's namesake river still winds below the city center, hidden from sight.

This gnarled old tree supposedly sprouted from seeds kept in the pocket of a 16th-century Spanish sailor.

The enigmatic stone has towered over a Northern Ireland town for thousands of years.

Every year locals give the bear a fresh coat of paint to preserve its signature goofy grin.

An unassuming tribute to engineer William Bald and the workers who built one of Europe's most scenic coastal roads.

Artifacts and exhibits tell the story of a small town that has punched above its weight and influenced history.

Whimsical woolen creatures have taken over this historic Northern Ireland park.