Must See Sights and Landmarks in Portstewart Area

"In the old centre of Derry a street and square from the 18th and 19th centuries have rediscovered their old-time charm. This small quarter deserves a wander for its artisan craft shops, cafes and restaurants. There are quaint Georgian houses, staircases, gas lamps and wrought-iron footbridges, and a host of businesses within a couple of minutes on foot."

"Describing itself as the “hidden jewel in Derry’s crown”, the Craft Village is located in the heart of Derry City Centre. It is the first of our top things to do in the city. It is a reconstruction of an 18th-century street and 19th-century square and is lined with craft shops, balconied apartments, and coffee shops to stop and refuel."

"A handful of craft shops sell Derry crystal, handwoven cloth, ceramics, jewellery and other local craft items in this renovated courtyard. One of the best is Derry Designer Makers, a collective of 15 artists and..."

"The Free Derry Corner is one of the most popular landmarks in the city. It is based at the foot of the famous Bogside community. It is a freestanding wall that commemorates ‘Free Derry’, the self-proclaimed nationalist independence area during 1968 – 1972 and often celebrates modern-day resistance movements."

"The Free Derry Corner, where the gable end of a house painted with the famous slogan 'You are Now Entering Free Derry' still stands, is all that remains of a row of terraced houses in the old Bogside district."

"Adrenalin junkies love the rope bridge—off the coast at Ballintoy in Larrybane—which spans a 60-foot gap between the mainland and…"

"SPEND £10.00 GET 1 FREE MILKSHAKE, SPEND £20.00 GET 2 FREE MILKSHAKES & SO ON... We've all been to Rockets after a tipple or two on Waterloo Street. The city centre takeaway loved for the famous Derry chicken box, Mexican beefs, milkshakes & more of your fast food favourites."

"The Scullery, is an artisan bakery & coffee house at the bottom of Waterloo Street, & they sure know how to make a damn good cheesecake. The ideal place to kick back, relax & watch the world go by. Also home to two cafes at Magee Campus."

"The Coffee Tree’s thriving, quality food and rustic interior making it a go-to for locals in the area. It has gained special acclaim for its trademark ‘doorstop’ sandwiches – distinctively being served up on large slices of lightly-toasted brown bread and stuffed to the brim, the soup is also excellent. Quality is maximised by keeping options on the menu limited, something which is also the case for the simple but perfectly-executed desserts on offer."

"Don't be fooled by The Coffee Tree's modest exterior - this cafe serves up some of the best coffee in town. Run by couple Finbar and Movania, The Coffee Tree has been growing in popularity since opening three years ago and its easy to see why. The cafe possesses a warm atmosphere and serves up sublime coffee and snacks."

"Not quite in the city centre, but tucked away in the newly regenerated Brooke park, you'll find Gwyn's Cafe & Pavillion. The cafe looks down over St Eugene's Cathedral and is surrounded by beds of flowers in almost every colour. You can have your coffee sitting inside or outside or if you fancy it you can get it in a takeaway cup, and enjoy it as you stroll around the park."