Kingston Sights

  1. Hope Zoo

    The frankly pathetic, ironically named Hope Zoo is home to a motley crew of disenchanted monkeys, lions, tropical birds and other unhappy creatures. Visitors are apt to marvel more at the sad state of the surroundings than at the wonders of the animal kingdom.

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  2. National Stadium

    The National Stadium, built in 1962 when Jamaica hosted the Commonwealth Games, is the venue for most of Jamaica's sporting events of importance. There's a so-called Celebrity Park on the north side of the stadium, although the only statue at present is the famous one of Bob Marley holding his guitar.

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  3. Ward Theatre

    At the time of writing, the 1911 Ward Theatre was undergoing renovation, and tours of its interior were expected once it is restored. For now, you can admire the sky-blue facade with white trim.

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