Bermuda (Hamilton)

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Bermuda's pretty pastel-shaded capital, Hamilton, named after Henry Hamilton--a former governor-hustles and bustles with local shoppers and sightseers. Although it is officially a city, boasting a massive 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral, it is the size of a town and is inhabited by approximately 15,000 people. The population swells with the arrival of cruise ships that berth downtown next the main thoroughfare known as Front Street. Stretching along the harbor-front, Front Street represents the main shopping commercial district. Bob Hope once joked, "Bermuda is so British, the whole island is shaped like a stiff upper lip." Throughout the town British influences have blended comfortably with the casual island style. Take a ride in a quaint horse-drawn carriage to get a better feel for Hamilton. See the Georgian-style Sessions House, on Church Street. It dates back to 1815 and serves as Bermuda's House of Assembly and Supreme Court. Another must-see downtown is the "bird cage," where Bermuda-shorts-wearing constables direct the traffic. Be sure to explore the South Shore where Gibb's Hill Lighthouse has been warning ships off the dangerous reefs since 1846. Today, the 117-ft.-tall structure is one of the world's last standing cast-iron lighthouses with a beam that's visible 40 miles away. Complementing the scenic South Shore drive is historic St. George, a charming UNESCO World Heritage Site, not far from Hamilton.

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Points of Interest

  • Royal Naval Dockyard
  • Hamilton
  • St. George
  • Aquarium, Museum & Zoo
  • Maritime Museum
  • Crystal Caves
  • Gibb's Hill Lighthouse
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach
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  • Royal Naval Dockyard

    The Royal Naval Dockyard at West End was a strategic outpost for the Royal Navy more than 200 years ago, and is packed with fascinating landmarks including the Maritime Museum and Commissioner's House

  • Hamilton

    Bermuda's capital city is named after Sir Henry Hamilton, who was governor from 1786 to 1793. It is a busy port and a popular tourist destination thanks to its colorful architecture and shopping.

  • St. George

    The old town of St. George is Bermuda's first capital city and is home to St. Peters Church, the oldest Anglican Church in use in the West, and a pretty town square complete with replica cedar stocks.

  • Aquarium, Museum & Zoo

    The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo features everything from cockatoos to turtles to seahorses. It also boasts over 75 species of fish and the 145,000-gallon "North Rock" tank coral reef replica.

  • Maritime Museum

    The Maritime Museum, Bermuda's largest fort, is home to 500 years of history, displayed in military buildings, including the Commissioner's House. View cannons, shipwreck artifacts and maritime art.

  • Crystal Caves

    These magnificent limestone-carved Crystal Caves can only be reached by descending steps underground. The caves feature awe-inspiring formations of stalactites, stalagmites and crystal-clear lakes.

  • Gibb's Hill Lighthouse

    Gibb's Hill Lighthouse is reputed to be one of the oldest cast-iron lighthouses in the world. It first flashed its light on May 1st, 1846 using kerosene, and can be seen by ships up to 40 miles away.

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach

    This pretty pink sand bay is so-called because of its 'horseshoe' shape. It is a postcard-perfect beach that is more popular, and boasts more facilities, than any other beach on the island.