Castlebar is centrally located with a high standard of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in and around the town. It is a progressive and well-developed town, renowned for a variety of interesting shopping areas.

Castlebar boasts a theatre, an arts centre, a number of pubs with traditional Irish music sessions, as well as top quality dining at a wide variety of restaurants.

Outdoor pursuits in the area include fishing, championship golf courses, planned walking routes and heritage walks.