With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Clifden, 17 miles away, has to offer. Clifden Castle, Station House Museum and Dan O’Hara’s Connemara Heritage and History Centre alone make the drive out worthwhile. Roundstone is another wonderful option. It’s 20 miles away and home to a range of awesome things to see and do. Dog’s Bay Beach, Gurteen Bay Beach and Roundstone Ceramics are just the start.