Bridgetown, Barbados’ capital, is the biggest city on the island and the country’s commercial and cultural hub. There is never a shortage of activities and attractions for tourists in this city with over 110,000 inhabitants and rich history. Bridgetown is a mash-up of Bajan tradition and modernity, featuring both lively street sellers and commercial complexes for shopping excursions.
Once known as the Town of Saint Michael, residents now referred to Bridgetown as “the city” and sometimes “town.” Bridgetown’s downtown was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, and it is a must-see while visiting the Caribbean.
Things To Do In Bridgetown
1. Visit Carlisle Bay
Carlisle Bay is the most beautiful, peaceful beach on the island, with crystal blue seas and a smooth, sandy beach where you may stroll barefoot. It’s a great place to catch some rays or maybe go swimming or snorkeling in the ocean.
2. Visit Barbados Garrison
The Barbados Garrison, located high above downtown Bridgetown, was the biggest in the British colonies throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The garrison, established in 1780 as the military headquarters for the Imperial Forces, is now a UNESCO World Heritage property.
3. Visit St. Nicholas Abbey
St. Nicholas Distillery, one of the Caribbean’s oldest, provides free guided tours of the 350-year-old structure. After being purchased in 2006 by a private owner who pledged to help promote the island’s rich history with the old plantation, it has become one of Bridgetown’s most popular tourist attractions, second only to Carlisle Bay.
4. Try The Barbados Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise
Sign up for the Barbados Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise aboard an 18-meter catamaran for a great way to explore the west coast of Barbados while also getting a peek of the undersea world.
The trip leaves from Bridgetown’s piers and includes two or three snorkeling stops, depending on whether you choose the three- or five-hour excursion.
5. Visit Chamberlain Bridge
The Chamberlain Bridge is a swing bridge in the heart of Bridgetown, Barbados. The bridge was built between 1865 and 1872 and was named after Joseph Chamberlain, a previous British Secretary of State for the Colonies. They converted the swing bridge to a lift bridge in 2006, but parts of the original bridge components remain today.
6. Visit Parliament Buildings
The beautiful neo-Gothic-style Parliament Buildings, commonly known as the “Public Buildings,” at the top of Broad Street, are significant monuments in Bridgetown.
The buildings were built of coral limestone between 1870 and 1874 to house the Barbados Parliament, the Commonwealth’s third oldest. The east wing, adorned with magnificent stained-glass windows representing British kings, contains the Senate and House of Assembly. In contrast, the west wing, which includes the clock tower, holds government offices, the National Gallery, and the Parliament Museum.
7. Visit Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill
Although somewhat out of the way from the center of Bridgetown, Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill is a fascinating look at the history of Barbados and how sugar has historically been produced in the Caribbean. The Mill is often a stop on a hired island tour, but you will get the most out of your visit if you travel on your own to the beautiful location of the Caribbean’s only surviving windmill of its type.
REFERENCES
10 Things To See & Do In Bridgetown, Barbados
9 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Bridgetown
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