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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

(Image: Meirion Williams)

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

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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).

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

(Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Let the incredible scenery at Llyn Mymbyr, Capel Curig take your mind of the chilly water temperatures.

10. Watch Wales play rugby at the Principality Stadium

And if they're beating England at the time, all the better. See here for tickets

11. Sample local produce at Cardiff Indoor Market or Swansea Indoor Market

(Image: Adam Davies/GeoImages)

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! many other places in Wales also hold swims to herald the start of the New Year, including Barry Island, Amroth, Abersoch and Whitesands.

13. Have a flutter on the Welsh National at Chepstow

(Image: David Davies/PA Wire)

It's just after Christmas, so you might just recoup some of that present money.

14. Stand on the battlements at Caernarfon Castle

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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.

Pictured are the Rhyd-y-Car cottages at St Fagans, set out as they may have been in, 1805, 1855, 1895, 1925, 1955, and 1985

17. See Tintern Abbey from a distance - then get up close

(Image: Richard Jones, MLA Photography/Cadw)

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

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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

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...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

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The summit of Bwlch y Groes reaches an altitude of 545 metres - it's also known as the Hellfire Pass.

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

(Image: PCNPA; Matthew Hartley; Chris Frewin)

Monet would have been right at home at this Pembrokeshire beauty spot, looked after by the National Trust

22. Take the boat out to idyllic Caldey Island

(Image: Visit Wales; Tamsintog; Iain Middleton-Duff)

Just off the coast of Tenby, 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

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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 Iron Age hillfort of Tre'r Ceiri sits on the top of Yr Eifl - the views are incredible, and the history is all around you.

27. Catch a show at the Wales Millennium Centre

Since opening in 2005, it;s staged some of the world's biggest musicals. You can also 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. Feed the ducks at Wales' best park

(Image: Karen Price)

Roath Park in Cardiff was named the country's best loved outdoor space at the Fields in Trust Awards 2017 and it's easy to see why.

With a huge boating lake, ducks, stunning gardens, a cafe and a beautiful clock tower, visitors flock to the attraction come rain or shine.

30. Play golf on the hallowed links of Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

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The beautiful seaside course was home to the Senior Open Championship in 2017.

31. While away a day canoeing down the River Wye

The stretch between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye is idyllic.

32. Take a dip in Lido Ponty

(Image: Peter Bolter)

Lido Ponty, a Grade II listed lido in Pontypridd, has been restored to its former glory and updated for the 21st century.

It has three heated swimming pools, offering great opportunities for families, dedicated swimmers and social swimmers of all ages and abilities.

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

(Image: Sam Romilly; Dan Costin; Charles Miller)

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

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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. Take the plunge at Wales' first floating aqua park

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The floating aqua park is part of the Pembrokeshire Wake Park in Martletwy and the largest slide is 2.7m high. There are lots of other fun obstacles too such as a wrecking ball, a hedgehog and big stack to jump off.

38. Have a Cadwaladers ice cream in Criccieth

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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

(Image: Stacey Oliver)

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

(Image: Dom Moore; Dmitri Legakis)

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

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The star attraction is the boathouse where the literary great wrote many of his finest works.

44. Join the Pride Cymru party

The annual celebration of equality and diversity brings a true party atmosphere to Cardiff during the August Bank Holiday weekend.

As well as the Pride Cymru Parade through the city centre streets, the ever popular Big Weekend takes over the City Hall Lawns with funfair rides and entertainment from some of the biggest names in music.

45. Sit and absorb the majesty of Three Cliffs Bay, in the Gower

(Image: William Pearce/Flickr/Creative Commons)

From any vantage point and in any weather, this beach looks almost too good to be true.

46. Book a table at Michelin-starred Ynyshir

(Image: Richard Swingler)

It's one of the finest restaurants in the UK and has diners travelling for miles to sample the food cooked by head chef Gareth Ward and his team in their £500,000 kitchen.

47. Watch the birds at Anglesey's stunning South Stack lighthouse

(Image: Flickr/Paul Pierce)

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

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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

(Image: Ben Salter)

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 near Llangollen 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. Spend a weekend at Bluestone

A few days in the Pembrokeshire version of Center Parcs is a lovely way to spend a week or long weekend, especially if it's in one of their cosy lodges. The swimming pool is great fun and Oakwood, the theme park, is right next door.

58. See the spring blossoms at Clyne Gardens, Swansea

(Image: Gareth Lovering)

Go in early summer to see the dazzling azaleas and rhododendrons at their most impressive.

59. Go fossil hunting on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast

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This striking stretch of coastline reaches from Ogmore to the edge of Cardiff.

60. Try mountain biking at Coed y Brenin, Dolgellau

(Image: Bryn Jones)

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.

It's home to Festival No 6 and the cult TV series The Prisoner.

67. Trace the origins of Stonehenge in the Preseli mountains

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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 is based in Bethesda, Bangor, 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

(Image: Peter Bolter)

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

(Image: Flickr/James Petts; Andrew Hill; Christopher Jones)

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

(Image: Flickr/Ben Salter; David Jones)

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

(Image: Tom Bastin; Andrew Hill; Visit Wales)

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

(Image: Andrew Bowden/Flickr/Creative Commons)

Once voted the best view in the country, this incredible vista seems almost too good to be true. You can wake up right beside it

78. Search for Twm Sion Cati's cave in the hills above Llandovery

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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

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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.

Pictured are Craig Bellamy and Angel Rangel in the derby in 2013.

84. See the beautiful Swallow Falls, near Betws y Coed

(Image: Flickr/Steve Wilson)

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. Catch a movie, a band or open air production at a Welsh castle

It's one thing to explore our stunning historic sites like Cardiff Castle or Oystermouth Castle but many of them now thrown open their gates for open air film screenings and theatre performances.

Dates for the 2018 diary include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Pretty Woman at Oystermouth Castle, Swansea on September 12 and 13, respectively. Cardiff Castle is showing The Greatest Showman (September 14), Pretty Woman (September 15) and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (September 16).

89. Crane your neck at Pistyll Rhaeadr, Wales' highest waterfall

(Image: Stuart Madden/Flickr/Creative Commons)

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, starring Ioan Gruffudd and Nia Roberts, 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

(Image: Flickr/Kez Price; Saskia Heijtjes)

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

Nant Gwrtheyrn was once home to 2,000 quarry workers but was abandoned in the 1970s before being reborn as an education centre and event venue.

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

(Image: Simon Rowe)

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

(Image: Flickr/Steve Parker)

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

(Image: Flickr/Andrew Bowden; William Warby)

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

(Image: National Trust)

Beautiful gardens, and an immaculate interior - this beautiful National Trust property near Welshpool really is a gem.