• Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay - animals from Britain and around the world
• Glaze Away , Colwyn Bay - paint your own pottery
• Tir Prince Raceway, Towyn nr. Rhyl - American floodlit harness racing (a popular sport in Wales).
• Sea-life Aquarium, Rhyl - Discover the darkest secrets of the ocean depths.
• Rhuddlan Castle (CADW) - one of the 'iron ring' of fortress's built by Edward I
• Denbigh Castle (CADW) - built as part of Edward I's 13th century campaign
• Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre, nr Mold - several craft and antique units in one building.
• St. Winifrede's Well, Holywell - the Welsh Lourdes
• Ruthin
  • Medieval Town - quaint winding streets and interesting shops.
  • Craft Centre - a variety of craft units.
• Erddig (NT), nr. Wrexham - stately home with interesting servants quarters.
• Rug Chapel (CADW), Corwen - a rare example of a little-altered private chapel of the 17th century
• Llangollen
  • International Eisteddfod - annual festival
  • Doctor Who Exhibition & Model Railway World
  • Plas Newydd - historic home to the celebrated Ladies of Llangollen.
  • Valle Crucis Abbey - 13th century Cistercian Abbey
  • Llangollen Railway - Steam Railway
  • Canal Cruises
• Chirk Castle (NT)- 700 year old Marcher Fortress.
• Powis Castle (NT), nr. Welshpool - Medieval Castle (c. 1200) built by Welsh princes. The gardens are world famous.
• Lake Vyrnwy, (between Bala & Welshpool) - Nature reserve with nature trails and RSPB Visitor Centre.
• Chester - walled city (just over the border in England)
• Forest Walks - numerous walks in the area (including waymarked paths).
• Mountain Walking
  • The Berwyns
  • The Clwydian Range
  • Offa's Dyke long distance path
• Mountain Biking
• Water Sports
  • Llyn Brenig, nr Cerrig-y-Drudion - Sailing
• Ice Skating , Deeside -National Centre for ice sports in Wales
• Golf - courses at: Abergele, Denbigh, St. Asaph, Ruthin, Wrexham, Mold, Llangollen, Chirk.
• Horse Riding - numerous stables.
• Birdwatching - seabirds on Deeside, RSPB reserve at Lake Vyrnwy and red kites.
• Beaches - sandy beaches all along the north coast.

NT - Property owned by the National Trust
CADW - Property owned by CADW