Once a federal prison housing dangerous and notorious criminals, Alcatraz (The Rock) now welcomes tourists into the cell blocks once occupied by the likes of Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelley, and the Birdman of Alcatraz. Self-guided audio tours have dramatic narratives of Alcatraz’s grim history, including realistic sound effects one would hear in prison. Apart from the prison complex itself, Alcatraz Island essentially operates as a national park. You can spend a full day hiking, taking in the view from multiple observation points and appreciating the natural beauty.

Located at the top of the Inishowen Peninsula, Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head is a place of breath-taking beauty. The landscape is so scenic that it was chosen as a filming location for the movie "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". Circle this rugged coast, spotting migratory seabirds and dramatic landmarks like Hell’s hole cavern, Banba’s Crown tower and An Grianán Ailigh fort. On a cloudless evening, you might even be able to spot the Northern Lights.

Capistrano Beach is a perfect location for cycling with a view of the sea. There are numerous bike rentals. Synaptic Cycles provides road bike rentals, which they deliver to you. They also offer rentals for team-building and corporate events.

Culloden Moor Visitor Centre is situated on the very site of the last battle to be fought on British soil. The Visitor Centre displays the clothing and weapons of the Highland clansmen and the Hanoverian redcoats who defeated Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s rebels here in April 1746.