Dingle The town of Dingle is renowned for its magnificent mountainous scenery and its famous dolphin funghi. It would make an excellent destination for a day trip during your stay at The The Ferry House Hostel.

Tralee The town of Tralee offers many facilities to all age groups. The town is home to a water park called "The Aquadome" which is suitable for entertaining children and it also hosts an international festival the rose of tralee each summer. For those interested in greyhound racing Tralee Greyhoud Track is a newly refurbished establishment incorporating a restaurant which provides a comfortable location from which you can place your bets. The Geraldine Experience in Tralee town is also not to be missed as it offers a unique insight into life as it would have been in Tralee during the middle ages. Blenerville on the outskirts of the town is home to a magnificently restored windmill which also makes for a worthwhile visit.

Listowel The Ferry House Hostel is located within an area famed for the rich literary talent which it inhabitants posess and indeed is only a short distance from the town of Listowel. Listowel and the surrounding region was and is home to many renowned writers such as John B Keane, Brian McMahon and Brendan Kennelly to name but a few. Writers Week is an annual event which takes place in the town each year and attracts literary enthusiasts from far and wide.