47 acres of some of the loveliest gardens in the world and Wicklow’s most visited attraction, Powerscourt Gardens is an impressive start. You’ll enjoy landscaped gardens, terraces, statuary, lakes, walkways, and hundreds of different types of plants. Highlights include the Japanese Gardens and Pepperpot Tower. In the middle is Palladian mansion. There is a nice cafe and gift shops around. The estate has been there since 1300 and now also houses an amazing Marriott hotel and two golf courses.
Grab a map and enjoy a 40 minute or hour long walk around. If you keep driving 6km, you’ll come across the Powerscourt Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Ireland.