Excursions and Tour Operators – Things To Do in Antigua
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Popular Antigua Excursions and Tourist Attractions include:
- Nelson’s Dockyard, restored to its 18th-century origins, includes a marina, hotel, shops and restaurants. Rich in British Navy history and now one of Antigua’s most popular tourist areas, this historical site is located in English Harbour.
- Shirley Heights is the site of a former military lookout and gun battery positioned above English Harbour. Now this location provides one of the most sought out views on the island – Spectacular views of English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour and the Caribbean Sea!
- Nearby is also the Blockhouse historical site as well as the Dow’s Hill Interpretative Centre, featuring historical exhibits of the island.
- Stingray City is a unique experience where you can swim with and even touch the gentle creatures in the ocean. Located on the east side of the island.
- Fort James is the remains of an early 18th-century military post guarding the entrance to St. John’s. Casually explore the cannons and stone walls that still exist today along the northern coast.
- Opposite Fort James is Fort Barrington, a hilltop fortress with great views of St. Johns’s and the surrounding area.
- The Museum of Antigua & Barbuda, located in St. John’s oldest building, showcases exhibits that outline the history of the islands.
- St. John’s Cathedral is the most prominent church in Antigua. The large stone & brick structure in place today, is on the same ground as the original wood building constructed in the 17th century.
- Betty’s Hope – The remains of a 17th century sugar plantation can be seen here, the highlights of which are two wind-powered stone mills. This historical site is located on the east side of the island.
- Devil’s Bridge is an interesting limestone rock formation on the east coast of Antigua. A result of centuries of beating waves has created a natural bridge where sections of rock has eroded away. See the blowholes in action at high tide.
- Cades Bay Agricultural Station is the home of Antigua’s famous ‘Black Pineapple’, considered one of the finest in the world. This site is located on the scenic south-west coast of the island.
- Sea View Farm Village, located in the centre of Antigua, is typical of local Antiguan life, and is home to a number of local clay pottery makers.
- Perhaps the kids would like to visit the Humane Society’s Donkey Sanctuary, located in the south-east of the island.
Popular Barbuda Excursions and Tourist Attractions include:
- Barbuda’s bird sanctuary is home to the largest Frigate Bird colony in the Caribbean.
- Check out the Caves of Barbuda for more information
Looking for nature?
- Antigua is home to four National Parks, established to preserve the island’s cultural and environmental heritage:
- Green Castle Hill National Park – Accessible only on foot, the hill and ‘megalith’ rock formations are worth a visit
- Devil’s Bridge (Formerly Indian Town Point) National Park – Limestone rock formations along the east coast have been carved into a natural bridge and feature blowholes at high tide.
- Fort Barrington National Park – The 17th-century hilltop garrison was built to guard the entrance to St. John’s
- Nelson’s Dockyard National Park encompasses the Dockyard area as well as Shirley Heights, Fort Berkeley, Fort George and a number of hiking trails.
- Barbuda’s bird sanctuary is home to the largest Frigate Bird colony in the Caribbean. There’s also a (hunting) game reserve on the island, where deer and wild pigs can be found.
- Antigua’s off-shore islands, including Great Bird Island and Long Island, are also great places for bird watching
For our “Best of” overview of ‘things to do’ on the Islands, click on our Antigua & Barbuda Attractions blog
For Antigua & Barbuda tour operators offering island tours, zip-lining, ATVing, horseback riding, as well as ocean tours and much more, follow the links below:
Of course, there’s always beaches… Antigua & Barbuda are famously known to have 365 beaches – one for every day of the year! Most have powdery white sand, while some Barbuda beaches are covered with unique pink sand.
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