What to do In Cowal
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Places To Go In Cowal
Welcome, traveler, to Cowal. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Cowal
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Cowal. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Cowal? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Cowal attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
Popular places to visit

Benmore Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Benmore Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Benmore. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Puck's Glenn
You can take time to visit Puck's Glenn during your travels to Dunoon. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Castle House Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Castle House Museum in Dunoon. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Dunoon Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Dunoon with a trip to Dunoon Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Kilbride Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kilbride Bay Beach during your trip to Tighnabruaich?
Castle Toward Residential School
Learn about the local history of Dunoon when you spend time at Castle Toward Residential School. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
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