Situated at the western tip of the Sperrin Mountains and on the banks of the River Mourne, Strabane - meaning the 'white strand' in Irish - is an historic market town with strong American connections. In the main street is Gray's printing Press, where John Dunlap, printer of the Declaration of Independence, learnt his trade.

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At Dergalt is the Wilson Ancestral Home, once owned by the grandparents of Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States from 1913 to 1921. Pagan sites include The Druid's Altar, Castlederg, a chamber grave, and The Druid's Circle, an enigmatic stone circle, Christian ruins in the Strabane area include Ardstraw Monastery, founded in 540 AD by St. Eugene, and Scarvaghin Monastery, founded by the Franciscans in 1456.

There are numerous events and festivals to entice the visitor, including the Flower of Sweet Strabane, the Sion Mills Strawberry Fair, the Strabane Hiring fair and the Northern Ireland Driving Championships held at Baronscourt.

Grays Printing Press Main Street, Strabane Houses a fine collection of printing presses and a small theatre that captures the power of print through an audiovisual display. Tel: 01504 884094 Sperrin Heritage Centre 274 Glenelly Road, Plumbridge Tells the story of gold, glaciation and the people of the Sperrins.

Visitors can also try their hand at panning for gold or sample the local cuisine in the Glenelly Kitchen. Tel: 016626 48142 Castlederg Visitors Centre 26 Lower Strabane Road, Castlederg. Equipped with a video wall, Castlederg past and present is celebrated in ten different stories, which display the richness, variety, people and culture of the area. Tel: 016626 70795

The Newtownstewart Gateway Centre Grange Court Complex 21-27 Moyle Road Newtownstewart. Provides an unparalleled glimpse into the 19th Century, with an enchanting exhibition of Militaria, Victoriana, Old Toys and Photographic Equipment forming a themed display of yesteryear to entrance you. Tel: 016626 62414

Wilson Ancestral Homestead Step back in time with a visit to the Wilson Ancestral Homestead. This authentic cottage has remained unchanged since the ancestors of America President Woodrow Wilson emigrated to America in 1807. Tel: 01504 382204.