County Clare known for beautiful natural scenery contains the Burren, a unique karst region, which contains rare flowers and fauna. At the western edge of The Burren, facing the Atlantic Ocean, are the Cliffs of Moher. The county's Southern border is the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. Along this estuary is the town of Shannon and the location of Shannon International Airport. This airport was the first airport to have a duty-free zone.

Ballyvaughan is a small harbour village in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland. It is located on the south shores of Galway Bay, in the northwest corner of The Burren; the Burren is an area of great rocky expanse, considered by many to be a unique landscape.

Bunratty is a village in County Clare. Bunratty meaning "the mouth of the river Raite" commanded a strategically important channel to the port of Limerick. For this reason it was the logical choice for the sitting of the fortified mediaeval dwelling - Bunratty Castle.

Doolin is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland, on the Atlantic coast. It borders the spa town of Lisdoonvarna. It is a well known centre of traditional Irish music, which is played nightly in its three pubs, making it a popular tourist destination. There are numerous nearby archaeological sites, many dating to the Iron Age and earlier. Doonagore Castle and Ballinalacken Castle are also in the area.

Ennistymon is a village in County Clare, near the west coast of Ireland. A popular tourist town, it has a typical Irish main street, with many traditional pubs. The River Inagh, which has some small rapids known as "the Falls" (hence the famous Falls Hotel), runs through the town, behind the main street. A bridge across the river leads to nearby Lahinch, on the N67 road. The town is connected to Ennis by the N85 (which is actually the main street through the town).

Kilkee is a small coastal town in County Clare, Ireland. It is located midway between Kilrush and Doonbeg on the N67 road. The town, one of the most famous resorts in Ireland, is particularly popular as a seaside resort with people from Limerick City. It has been a resort since the early 19th century when it was featured on the front page of the Illustrated London News as the premier bathing spot in what was then the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The town retains some of its 19th century Victorian feel, and also features many modern amenities.

Killaloe is a town in east County Clare, Republic of Ireland, situated in the midwest of Ireland. The village is on the south end of Lough Derg, while the settlement spreads across the River Shannon, with the County Tipperary side known as Ballina. The surrounding area is popular for hill-walking. The population of the Killaloe Electoral Division in the 2006 census was 1,597

Kilrush is a coastal town in County Clare, Ireland. It is located near the mouth of the River Shannon in the south-west of the county. Kilrush is a town of great historical significance, being one of the listed Heritage Towns of Ireland.

Liscannor is a coastal village in County Clare, Republic of Ireland. Lying on the west coast of Ireland, on Liscannor Bay, the village is located on the R478 road between Lahinch, to the east, and Doolin, to the north. The Cliffs of Moher are about 5 km (3 miles) west of the village.

Lisdoonvarna is a spa town of 800 people in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland. Famous for its music and festivals, in September each year one of Europe's largest matchmaking events is held in the town attracting upward of 40,000 romantic hopefuls, bachelor farmers and accompanying revellers. The month-long event is an important tourist attraction. The current matchmaker is Willie Daly, a fourth generation matchmaker.

Miltown Malbay is a village in the west of County Clare, Ireland, next to Spanish Point. It is home to the annual Willie Clancy Summer School and Festival. The festival honours Willie Clancy, a famous uilleann piper who was a native of the village. Dr Patrick Hillery, President of Ireland 1976-1990, was born at Spanish Point near Miltown Malbay in 1923.

Mountshannon is a village in east County Clare, Ireland. The village is on the western shore of Lough Derg, north of Killaloe. Mountshannon boasts three pubs, one hotel, a tiny post office, and one and a half shops (one of the shops is also the post office and petrol station, while the other is half pub, half shop). Mountshannon is a very well kept and pretty village, and it is a jumping off point for a visit to the nearby Inish Cealtra, (Holy Island) now uninhabited (except for the cattle), it was once a monastic settlement, which is well worth a visit.

Newmarket-on-Fergus is a town in County Clare, Ireland. The town is situated about halfway between Limerick and Ennis, and near to Shannon Town and airport. As its name implies, it lies on the River Fergus. The main N18 Limerick–Ennis road passed through Newmarket until the town was bypassed in 2003. Neighbouring towns and villages include Clarecastle, Cratloe, Sixmilebridge, Quin and Shannon.

Scarriff is a town in east County Clare, situated in the midwest of Ireland. The town is on the West end of Lough Derg and is best known for its harbour. There are a number of festivals and shows in Scarriff every year, including the Scarriff Show (started in 1944), the Scarriff Harbour Festival (started in 2003) and the Clare Drama Festival (started in 1947).