Barbados Must See

Barbados has so much to offer.

The Must See Sites & Attractions

The Barbados Museum

This museum, located in a former military prison, informs visitors about Barbados, its history and its ecology. Located at the Garrison.

Mount Gay Distillery, St. Lucy

Tours are available Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

St. Nicholas Abbey, St. Peter

This grand residence was never really an abbey. It dates from the 1650's and it is furnished from that period.

Cherry Tree Hill, St. Andrew

The views here are simply spectacular.

Morgan Lewis Mill, St. Andrew

Stop here to view the last remaining intact sugar mill on Barbados. The sugar mills were powered by the steady tradewinds.

Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Farley Hill, St. Peter

Creatures from around the Caribbean and the world wander the 4 acres that make up this reserve. The reserve was established to provide a sanctuary for green monkeys.

Chalky Mount Potteries, St. Andrew

The village of Chalky Mount has been known for its pottery for generations. You can purchase a sample of this 300-year old tradition.

Mount Hillaby, St. Andrew

This highest point on the island is 1,100 feet above sea level.

Harrison's Cave, St. Thomas

Showcasing Barbados' limestone coral geology, a train tour winds through caves complete with pools, waterfalls, and stalagmites.

Sam Lord's Castle

While not really a castle, this splendid home was built by the notorious Sam Lord and is wonderfully decorated with period antiques. The Castle is now the centerpiece of the Marriott Sam Lord's Resort.

Animal Flower Cave

Twenty-seven stone steps lead down into this cavern. Sea anemones grow in the pools on the cavern floor.

Underwater Exploration

You can dive and snorkel without getting wet in a semi-submersible Seatrec cruise. Through observation windows 6 feet underwater, passengers can view tropical reefs. An Atlantic submarine takes passengers down to 150 feet below sea level for even closer views of reefs and shipwrecks ·
The National Trust maintains many historic sites and offers tours and hikes. Check with the Tourist Board for more information.

Other Sites

Sharon Moravian Church, St. Thomas
Cotton Tower, St. Joseph
Villa Nova, St. John
Codrington College, St. John
 St. John's Parish Church
Gun Hill Signal Station, St. George
 St. George's Parish Church
University of the West Indies
The Military Museum
 Government House
Ilaro Court
Christ Church Parish Church
Sunbury House and Museum
The Aquatic Centre
Harry Bayley Observatory

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About Barbados

Barbados is a diverse island with a beautiful, calm west coast known for fantastic beaches and an east coast known for it's natural beauty. more

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