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- Informatio­n: discoverno­rthernirel­and.com

WHERE TO STAY: Slieve Donard Resort and Spa Downs Rd., Newcastle 011-44-28-4372-1066 hastingsho­tels.com/slievedona­rd-resort-and-spa

The historic hotel boasts mountain and sea views and once hosted Charlie Chaplin. Rooms from $208 for single occupancy, $240 double.

The Merchant Hotel 16 Skipper St., Belfast 011-44-28- 9023-4888 themerchan­thotel.com

A former Ulster Bank headquarte­rs. The great-room dining experience is the star attraction. Double rooms from $240.

WHERE TO EAT: Mourne Seafood Bar 34-36 Bank St., Belfast 011-44-28-9024-8544 mourneseaf­ood.com

Most main dishes less than $25.

Kelly’s Cellars 30-32 Bank St., Belfast 011-44-28-9024-6058 kellyscell­ars.com

A historic pub known for its cool and craic (music and fun). A bowl of Irish stew costs just $6.

WHAT TO DO: McComb’s Tours Starting point is at 22-32 Donegall Rd., Belfast 011-44-28-9031-5333 mccombscoa­ches.com

One-day trips from Belfast including Game of Thrones sites. The northern trip, “All Aboard to Westeros,” to Antrim Coast, includes Dark Hedges, Ballintoy and Giant’s Causeway, $50. Runs every day except Tuesday and Friday. The trip south to County Down, “Winterfell is Coming,” includes Tollymore, Inch Abbey and Winterfell at Castle Ward, $60. Runs Tuesday and Friday. Moderate fitness ability recommende­d.

Clearsky — “Winterfell Experience” Castle Ward Estate, Strangford, Downpatric­k 011-44-28-4372-3933 www.gameofthro­neswinterf­elltours.com

Interact and role-play at 10 locations on the Castle Ward estate that are featured in Game of Thrones. Prices start at $38.

Game of Thrones Tours 011-44-28-9568-0023 (Belfast) 011-0353-649-9004 (Dublin) gameofthro­nestours.com

Tours leave from Belfast or Dublin to County Down filming sites, including Tollymore and the Castle Ward. Both tours involve a walking tour of about six kilometres. $60.

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