'Game of Thrones' Superfans Are Flocking to This Castle in Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones may be over, but its legends live on. If you’re not ready to leave Westeros behind, you can always try to immerse yourself in it. Sure, Winterfell, the Red Keep, and the Iron Islands are fictional, but Northern Ireland, Croatia, and Iceland are real — and look just as spectacular.

In fact, a whole cottage industry of Game of Thrones tourism has popped up in these locations, and you can find tours that will take you to all of the famous filming spots. In Ireland, you can visit the moodiest sets and do archery at Winterfell, or take photos down the dark road where Arya Stark escaped King’s Landing. In historic Croatia, you can walk the very steps that Cersei took on her “Walk of Shame” — excuse us, Walk of Absolution, or see the place where Ned Stark had his final moments. Or in snowy Iceland, you can see what life looks like beyond The Wall, and find the spot where Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen rode their dragons.

Oh, and, did we mention that some of these sites are spectacular in their own right, apart from their Game of Thrones connections? You can find UNESCO-recognized historical sites, breathtaking waterfalls, and beautiful beaches there, too.