The town is centred on a small square intended for markets, in the centre of which is a substantial building - the Market House. The most spectacular street is which runs from the square towards the little harbour. A little beyond the harbour is Cappagh Pier from which a boat will take you to see the early Christian ruins on Scattery Island, now uninhabited.
Ferries run on the hour in winter, on the half-hour in summer.
The Moneypoint station has a very long jetty and imports vast quantities of coal by sea. Its future may be uncertain, on account of its emissions. For Irish music enthusiasts, there is an unusual music festival , Eigse Mrs Crotty.