Bermuda Travel Guide

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Top Things to See

• Explore the old buildings of the capital Hamilton, including The Cabinet Building and the Sessions House. Front Street is Hamilton’s main street, which runs along the water’s edge. Visit the restored 19th-century Fort Hamilton’s ramparts for a spectacular view of the city.

• In Somerset, on the western end of the island, find the smallest drawbridge in the world, Somerset Bridge.

• Visit Fort Scaur, a good place to picnic, swim and enjoy the panoramic view of the picturesque Great Sound.

• Wander its narrow winding lanes of the Town of St George, which has UNESCO World Heritage status. See historic landmarks which appear much as they did more than three centuries ago.

• Walk to Gates Fort, which dates back to the 1620 and is built on a promontory overlooking Town Cut and the sea, offering a spectacular view of the ocean and harbor.

• Explore Fort St Catherine (built in 1614), the largest and one of the most fascinating of the island’s fortifications.

• See the history of Bermuda’s people come vividly to life at The World Heritage Visitors Center, Penno’s Wharf, Town of St George (website: www.stgeorgesfoundation.com).

• Find the 2.4-hectare (6-acre) Keep, the island’s largest fort and home of the Bermuda Maritime Museum (website: www.bmm.bm), at the Royal Naval Dockyard on Ireland Island North.

• Marvel at the best view of the island from Gibbs’ Hill Lighthouse, in Southampton parish.

• Sniff the heavenly scent of Bermuda and see the Double Fantasy flower that inspired John Lennon at the Botanical Gardens in Paget Parish. This impressive 14.5-hectare (36-acre) paradise is the best place to enjoy and identify the island’s delightful flora.

Top Things to Do

• Head to Hamilton Parish and investigate the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (website: www.bamz.org), as well as the Crystal Caves of Bermuda, made up of sprawling underground systems and crystalline tidal pools.

• Enjoy a ferry trip round Hamilton Harbour, or a longer cruise through the Great Sound stopping at Somerset Bridge, the rural village of Somerset, and the Royal Naval Dockyard.

• According to oriental legend, honeymooners should make a wish while walking through Moongates, circles of stone brought to Bermuda in the 19th century by a sea captain who had seen them on a voyage to China.

• Relax on Bermuda’s beaches; snorkel and scuba-dive - visibility underwater is often as much as 61m (200ft). Scuba-divers can take a ‘tour’ of old wrecks on the reefs. Sailing enthusiasts can get involved in various races throughout the year.

• Go fishing: Bermuda is one of the world’s finest fishing centers, especially for light-tackle fishing. Equipment may be rented for shore fishing and there are charter boats for reef and deep-sea fishing. The best fishing is from May to November.

• Take in a round of golf at one of eight courses on the island: there are seven 18-hole courses and one 9-hole layout (website: www.bermudagolf.org).

• Enjoy a game of tennis. There are almost 100 courts on the island - most of the larger hotels have their own courts. Tournaments are held all year round and several are open to visitors. The Cup Match is held annually.

• Get a behind-the-scenes tour (and samples) of the perfume-making process at The Bermuda Perfumery, in St George (website: www.bermuda-perfumery.com).