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St. Peter's Church of 1612
An Adventure for the History Buff

Bermuda is steeped in 400 years of history that has been remarkably well preserved.  The historical architecture of Bermuda has received recognition from UNESCO, with the Town of St. George and some twenty-two forts and military facilities in St. George's Parish being declared World Heritage Sites.

Our natural sites are equally remarkable.  Crystal & Fantasy Caves, discovered in the 1880's, is nothing short of fascinating; a favourite of music sensation Beyonce who shot a stuinning photo spread in the caves in 2008.  There are guided tours running all day long.

Bermuda’s oldest town, St. George, was settled in 1609 and became a World Heritage site in 2000. It was Bermuda’s capital from 1612 until 1815 when Hamilton became the capital.  The Visitor Information Centre is located in Cafe Latte on Water Street and is a wealth of information for all things St. Georges. Open all year round Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm. Tel: 297-8000.

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Devil's Hole Aquarium

Devil’s Hole was Bermuda’s first and oldest natural tourist attraction. It has retained many of its original features that brought it into prominence, like "fishing without a hook". It has expanded however, into a multi-functional complex including Angel Wings Cafe, a gift shop and even a boat tour of Harrington Sound aboard a Triman, the Argo II. Head to John Smith's Bay for a swim afterwards! See you when you get here. Phone: (441) 293-2072

Crystal and Fantasy Caves ~ Nature's Jewellery Box

Crystal Cave was found in 1884 by the Wilkinson’s, owners of the property where the caves are located. The magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites surrounding a clear blue azure lake were formed over 30 million years ago. Proper illumination has been installed and even the formations on the bottom of the lake are clearly visible. Fantasy Cave has been linked to Crystal Caves so both can be seen in one tour. Rare chandelier soda straw formations hang from the ceiling. Underground water passageways connect the cave “lakes” with the ocean. These caves are truly spectacular and not to be missed.

Open from 9am-5pm daily, with the last tour at 4.30pm. We are located in Bailey’s Bay, near the Swizzle Inn, accessible by bus from Hamilton or St. George’s. ‘Fiddlestix’ gift shop has just that unique item for special someone or yourself! Enjoy drinks, coffee or light snack at the Café Olé.

Gibb's Hill Lighthouse

The cast iron lighthouse was built in 1846 to warn passing ships of Bermuda's treacherous reefs which have claimed more than 300 shipwrecks to date. The light has been shining since May 1, 1846 and can be seen 40 miles away in good weather. The balcony, which you can climb 185 steps to, is 385ft above sea level and affords a view of the entire island with wonderful views of the ocean and Hamilton Harbour for fabulous photo opportunities. The delightful LIGHTHOUSE GRILL (Open daily for lunch 11am-3pm and dinner 6pm-10pm except Wednesdays, 10pm -1am weekdays & Sundays, 10pm-3am Fridays & saturdays) is located at the base offering an extensive lunch and dinner menu with Take-out too! A gift shop is located at the base of this attraction and the grounds offer a breathtaking view. Located on Lighthouse Road, Southampton next to Fairmont Southampton Hotel.

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