Wales is packed with brilliant things to see and do – but how many of the things that make it such a unique place have you done?
We think this is the definitive list of 100 things for us all to try and tick off before we die.
We’ve scoured the length and breadth of Wales to pick out the most beautiful locations, the most exhilarating activities, the tastiest food and the finest culture.
So what are you waiting for?
1. Have a pint at the stunning Ty Coch Inn, right on the beach at Porthdinllaen
There aren’t many pubs you can walk out of and straight onto the beach, complete with a view of one of the nation’s most spectacular coastlines
2. Walk to the very end of Worm’s Head, in the Gower
Just be careful of the curse – if you spend a night on there, you’ll go mad (allegedly)
3. Try your hand at bog snorkelling in Llanwrtyd Wells
You could even qualify for the World Bog Snorkelling Championships, held in the bogs near this Powys town every August
4. Run the Cardiff Half Marathon
The Cardiff Half Marathon is now the second biggest in the UK, after the Great North Run, and takes in some of the capital’s most famous landmarks
5. Cross the historic Barmouth toll bridge
Preferably at sunset. Crossing is now free, but cost 70p for an adult when charges were abolished in 2013
6. Spend a summer’s day at beautiful Barafundle Bay
Beautiful golden sands, turquoise waters… does it get any better?
7. Hit the surf at Whitesands Bay, in Pembrokeshire
You could even try climbing neighbouring Carn Llidi if you get bored (which you probably won’t)
Read more: The 45 best beaches in Wales
8. Watch a match at the historic Racecourse, Wrexham
It’s been home to Wrexham FC since 1864, and Wales’ first ever home international was played there in 1877
9. Brave the chill of wild swimming in Snowdonia
Let the incredible scenery take your mind of the chilly water temperatures
10. Watch Wales play rugby at the Millennium Stadium
And if they’re beating England at the time, all the better
11. Sample the fantastic local produce at Swansea Indoor Market
Make sure you get your hands on some cockles and laverbread for a truly authentic experience
12. Brave the elements in the New Year swim at Saundersfoot
Fancy dress is optional… but recommended – as are warm clothes and a towel!
13. Have a flutter on the Welsh National at Chepstow
It’s just after Christmas, so you might just recoup some of that present money
14. Stand on the battlements at Caernarfon Castle
This medieval fortress was started by Edward I in 1283 and has stood watch over the neighbouring town ever since
15. Kick the bar on Aberystwyth promenade
Kicking the railings at the foot of Constitution Hill has been a tradition since the late 1800s – but no-one’s sure why
16. Take in decades of history at St Fagans
Buildings and artefacts from across Wales – all in one place in this amazing open-air museum on the outskirts of Cardiff
17. See Tintern Abbey from a distance – then get up close
The Cistercian abbey, originally dating from the 12th century, is a striking site from either vantage point
18. Make a romantic gesture at Llanddwyn Island
The magical island on Anglesey’s west coast is home to the church of St Dwynwen – the Welsh patron saint of lovers
19. Step inside St David’s Cathedral
…and follow the footsteps of pilgrims who’ve made the journey to the Pembrokeshire site since the 6th century
20. Drive one of the Wales’ highest (and steepest) roads at Bwlch Y Groes
If you’re feeling extra brave, give it a go on your bike – it gains 385 metres in just 3.5km, with stretches as steep as 25%
21. Find your inner impressionist at Bosherston Lily Ponds
Monet would have been right at home at this Pembrokeshire beauty spot
22. Take the boat out to idyllic Caldey Island
It’s been home to a monastery since the 6th century, and still houses a community of Cistercian monks
23. Go underground at Dan Yr Ogof caves
The national showcaves, at the top of the Swansea Valley, are part of a huge network of caves in this part of the Brecon Beacons
24. Go wild at the National Botanic Gardens
It covers 568 acres of Carmarthenshire, and the Great Glasshouse at its heart was designed by Lord Foster
25. Go dolphin spotting in Cardigan Bay
Best to choose a calm day for your best chance of seeing these amazing mammals off the Welsh coast
26. Go back to the Iron Age at Tre’r Ceiri, on the Llyn Peninsula
The views are incredible, and the history is all around you
27. Catch a show at the Wales Millennium Centre
And marvel at one of Wales’ most amazing pieces of architecture while you’re there
28. Feel on top of the world on the Brecon Horseshoe
Starting near the Lower Neuadd reservoir, the path follows the spectacular Craig Fan Ddu ridge over Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn
29. Sample one of Wales’ brilliant artisan cheeses
You’ll find plenty of the stuff at the Big Cheese Festival in Caerphilly, if you need a starting point
30. Play golf on the hallowed links of Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
The beautiful seaside course was home to the Senior Open Championship in 2014
31. While away a day canoeing down the River Wye
The stretch between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye is idyllic
32. See the carpet of bluebells in the spring on the Wenallt, Cardiff
It’s best to visit in early or mid-May for the most spectacular showing
33. Watch the sun come up – or go down – at the Folly Tower, Pontypool
You can see for absolutely miles from this 18th century landmark
34. Have a foodie weekend in Monmouthshire
Whether it’s dinner at the Michelin-starred Walnut Tree or The Whitebrook, lunch at the Hardwick or afternoon tea at the Angel, the choices are incredible. And that’s without mentioning September’s Abergavenny Food Festival
35. Discover the total unspoilt tranquility of the Elan Valley
Beautiful reservoirs, rivers and mountain scenery – this really is one of Wales’ best-kept secrets
36. See for miles from the top of Moel Famau
It’s the highest hill within Flintshire’s Clwydian Range, and has been classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1985. Look out for the Iron Age hill-forts
37. Get spoilt for choice at the Albion, Conwy
Four local breweries have joined forces to run this classic 1920s pub near Conwy Castle
38. Have a Cadwaladers ice cream in Criccieth
Cone in hand, sitting on the beach in the shadow of the castle, looking out at the sea. Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it?
39. Go coasteering in Pembrokeshire
One of the most invigorating ways to see the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park – and get up close with the wildlife
40. Discover Wales’ industrial past at Big Pit
Head down into the pits at this amazing interactive museum, located inside a former working coal mine that was operational until 1980
41. Roll out the barrel on Boxing Day in Denbigh
The unique competition has been run on December 26 for more than 50 years, and raises money for local charities
42. Find your groove at Brecon Jazz or chill right out at Green Man
These laid-back festivals both take place in the Brecon Beacons and attract some of the biggest names in the music world
43. Get on the Dylan Thomas trail in Laugharne
The star attraction is the boathouse where the literary great wrote many of his finest works
44. See as many bands as you can at Cardiff’s Sŵn Festival
You chance to see some of tomorrow’s biggest bands as they take over venues across Cardiff for a weekend of new music
45. Sit and absorb the majesty of Three Cliffs Bay, in the Gower
From any vantage point and in any weather, this beach looks almost too good to be true
46. Taste Wales’ finest cuisine at Tyddyn Llan in Llandrillo
The finest local produce, cooked in an unfussy but immaculate way by Michelin-starred chef Bryan Webb. Come hungry
47. Watch the birds at Anglesey’s stunning South Stack lighthouse
The breathtaking RSPB reserve is home to puffins, choughs and a range of other wildlife
48. Take every possible route up Snowdon
There are six main routes – the Watkin Path, the Llanberis Path, the Pyg Track, the Miners’ Track, the Snowdon Ranger Path and Rhyd Ddu, each of varying length and steepness
49. Cycle up both the Bwlch and the Rhigos in one day
Conveniently, these two epic and beautiful climbs are situated either side of Treorchy
50. Buy mackerel off the boats at Little Haven
…preferably as the sun goes down on a summer evening at the end of a day spent on the beach
51. See the dazzling colour of Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Performers from across the world visit Llangollen in early July for this festival of music and dance
52. Watch the red kites being fed at Nant Yr Arian in Ceredigion’s Cambrian Mountains
Watch the skies above the mountains fill with these once-endangered birds as they’re fed each afternoon
53. Be Lawrence of Arabia at Merthyr Mawr sand dunes
They’re not quite the Sahara, but the huge Merthyr Mawr dunes, near Bridgend, were used to film parts of the classic film
54. Race the train at Tywyn
This annual 14 mile race sees competitors on foot attempt to beat the steam-powered Talyllyn Railway from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and back
55. Take a barge over the Pontcysyllte aqueduct
This remarkable piece of engineering is one of the Wales’ few UNESCO World Heritage Sites
56. Sample the atmosphere at Parc Y Scarlets
Things have changed since the Stradey Park days, but this is still one of Welsh rugby’s great grounds
57. Ride the rollercoasters at Oakwood
Megafobia is the centrepiece of the theme park, near Narberth, with the newer Speed ride hits speeds of 95kph
58. See the spring blossoms at Clyne Gardens, Swansea
Go in early summer to see the dazzling azaleas and rhododendrons at their most impressive
59. Go fossil hunting on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
This striking stretch of coastline reaches from Ogmore to the edge of Cardiff
60. Try mountain biking at Coed y Brenin, Dolgellau
There are also amazing facilities in the Afan Valley and the new Bike Park Wales, near Merthyr Tydfil
61. Take the tram up the Great Orme, Llandudno
Keep your eyes out for the resident goats – and the great views down to the town of Llandudno below you
62. Unearth the past at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth
Home to more than 6.5 millions books and periodicals, and a number of rare and historic artefacts including the Black Book of Carmarthen – the earliest surviving manuscript entirely in Welsh
63. Sink a wee dram at Penderyn Distillery
It’s only been open since 2004, but the spirits you can try here are already sold across the world
64. Eat a full Welsh breakfast – with laverbread
The squeamish might like to forget the fact it’s seaweed and concentrate on the unique and strangely delicious flavour – perfect with eggs and bacon
65. Pick a winner at Rasus Tregaron
The track at Dolrychain hosts harness racing throughout the summer, and is regarded as one of the best sites in the UK
66. Escape from the real world at Portmeirion
This amazing Italianate village on the North Wales coast was started in 1925 and remains one of Wales’ most remarkable landmarks
67. Trace the origins of Stonehenge in the Preseli mountains
Take a walk through this stunning mountain scenery – and then wander how huge stones from here were transported to Wiltshire 5,000 years ago
68. Scare yourself on the huge zipwire at Penrhyn Quarry
It’s the longest zip line in Europe and those riding it can reach speeds of around 100mph
69. Watch a film at Wales’ oldest cinema in Brynmawr
The Market Hall cinema seats 350 people and was first opened in 1894
70. Eat honey ice cream on the quay in Aberaeron
Made on the quayside premises, we’d advise you not to head too far from the waterfront before indulging in this deliciously creamy treat
71. Do as the Romans did in Caerleon
Standing just outside Newport is the National Roman Legion Museum – and some of the nation’s best preserved Roman remains
72. Dive the wrecks off Dale, Pembrokeshire
The colourful wildlife under the waters of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are a match for anything in the world
73. Check out the wildlife at the Royal Welsh Show
There’s something for everyone at this colossal agricultural fair, held every July at the National Showground at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells
74. Discover Blaenau Ffestiniog’s slate heritage
Start at Llechwedd Slate Caverns (home to the exhilarating Bounce Below), before taking a trip through slate country on the beautiful Ffestiniog Railway
75. Visit the waterfalls of the Neath Valley
Whether they’re frozen in winter or cooling you down in summer, these falls look amazing all year round
76. Walk as much of our lovely coastline as you can
The entire coastline of Wales is covered by the Wales Coast Path – so there’s no excuse not to get out and see it
77. Take in this perfect view of Lake Vyrnwy
Once voted the best view in the country, this incredible vista seems almost too good to be true
78. Search for Twm Sion Cati’s cave in the hills above Llandovery
Legend has it that his highwayman hid out in a cave in the wilds of Carmarthenshire, not far from Rhandirmwyn
79. Think big in St Asaph – one of the UK’s tiniest cities
Historically regarded as a city because of its cathedral, St Asaph was officially given the status in 2012 as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations
80. Spend a day on the Maes at the National Eisteddfod
Whether you’re a fluent Welsh speaker or a total beginner, a visit to the National Eisteddfod is always a brilliant experience
81. Marvel at the engineering of Newport’s Transporter Bridge
Only eight bridges of this type remain in use in the world. This Grade I listed example was built in 1906
82. Get nautical at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea
Sitting next to Swansea’s marina, the museum guides visitors through 300 years of innovation and industry in Wales
83. Watch a South Wales derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City
Something of a rarity at the moment, with the sides in different leagues – which makes this even more of a prized occasion
84. See the beautiful Swallow Falls, near Betws y Coed
A hugely popular tourist attraction in Victorian times – and still looking beautiful today
85. Visit the evocative St Winifride’s Well, in Holywell
The Flintshire well was once said to have miraculous curing properties and is the oldest continually visited pilgrimage site in Britain
86. Go green at the Centre for Alternative Technology
Located in the beautiful hills above Machynlleth, the centre has been promoting sustainable and environmentally-friendly living since it was founded in 1973
87. Eat fish and chips in the sun at Barry Island
Nothing quite says summer in South Wales like fish and chips by the sea at Barry Island
88. See a show at the Blackwood Miners’ Institute
If you’ve already ticked this off by seeing local boys the Manic Street Preachers there in January 2011, you win
89. Crane your neck at Pistyll Rhaeadr, Wales’ highest waterfall
An 80m spectacle plunging down a rock face in the beautiful Berwyn Mountains, close to the English border
90. Walk as much of the Offa’s Dyke path as you can
The route follows the 8th century Offa’s Dyke for 177 miles along the border between England and Wales, from Chepstow to Prestatyn
91. Educate yourself with some classic Welsh films – like Solomon a Gaenor
Solomon a Gaenor was nominated for an Oscar in 2000. See also: Twin Town, Grand Slam and How Green Was My Valley
92. Stand on the cliffs at Mwnt and see the incredible coastal vista
A perfect crescent of golden sand, overlooked by a craggy cliff with views around Cardigan Bay and a beautiful white chapel on the hillside. Special
93. Have a North Pole at Joe’s in the Mumbles
Sure, they make other things, but this combination of classic vanilla ice cream, wafer and sauce – served in a little plastic boat – is perfection
94. Go to Nant Gwrtheyrn – to learn Welsh, or just for the scenery
They run amazing Welsh language classes in this isolated, evocative old mining village in a rugged coastal cove – and the setting is magnificent
95. Go on an adventure at Carreg Cennen Castle, Llandeilo
Climb the walls, head into the cave, explore the hillside… and admire the spectacular scenery
96. Follow the ancient drovers’ route along the Abergwesyn Pass – and over the Devil’s Staircase
This remote mountain pass nearly the village of Abergwesyn is one of the wildest and most isolated parts of Wales
97. Be a bookworm in Hay-on-Wye
The literary festival – famously called the Woodstock of the mind by Bill Clinton – takes place in May each year, but the town is a haven for book lovers all year round
98. Visit Harlech Castle – fascinating inside, beautiful outside
There are a few castles in Wales in spectacular locations, but this one – with views across to the sea and north to Snowdonia – is among the very best
99. Have your photo taken next to this sign
It’s not just for tourists… honest. The pronunciation is right there for you too.
100. Take a trip to Powis Castle – one of Wales’ best stately homes
Beautiful gardens, and an immaculate interior – this beautiful National Trust property near Welshpool really is a gem
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