Must-see attractions in Bermuda

  • National Museum of Bermuda

    Bermuda

    If you only see one museum in Bermuda, make it this. Taking up the entirety of the Dockyard's 19th-century fortifications, it's divided into two main…

  • View from cruise ship of West End and marina at old Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda.

    Royal Naval Dockyard

    Bermuda

    When the British were no longer able to use ports in their former American colonies, they chose this site as their 'Gibraltar of the West'. In addition to…

  • Fort St. Catherine, East End, St. George's Parish, Bermuda

    Fort St Catherine

    Bermuda

    The most impressive of Bermuda's 91 forts was originally built on this rocky promontory in 1614 and expanded five times since. A drawbridge leads inside…

  • Pretty view of Turtle Bay Beach on the island of Bermuda in the Caribbean.  The photo shows the beautiful pink sand beach and calm blue green coloured water with islands out in front.  The beach is on Cooper's Island conservation area, near Clearwater Beach.

    Cooper's Island Nature Reserve

    Bermuda

    Bermudians were granted access to this 77-acre nature reserve made up of woodland, unspoiled beaches, salt marsh and rocky shores when the US Navy pulled…

  • Elbow Beach

    Bermuda

    Imagine a vast expanse of pristine white sand, cerulean waters and swaying palm trees. Elbow Beach is it, and it's one of Bermuda's loveliest, with nary a…

  • Jobson's Cove

    Bermuda

    A minute's walk through the dunes from the west end of Warwick Long Bay, this gorgeous cove is framed by a horseshoe of jagged cliffs. The swimming hole…

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    Crystal Cave & Fantasy Cave

    Bermuda

    Small but beautifully formed, these two caves are one of the island's biggest attractions, and justifiably so. Entertaining 45-minute tours lead you down…

  • World Heritage Centre

    Bermuda

    This cannon-flanked museum walks you through through the history of St George's, with dioramas and displays on Bermuda's role in the Revolutionary Wars…

  • Bermuda National Trust Museum

    Bermuda

    Bermuda played a pivotal role in the US Civil War by running war supplies through Union blockades, partly due to Confederate sympathies, but mostly due to…

  • Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo

    Bermuda

    As well as being a top attraction for children, this great little zoo is also a center for research and conservation programs that aim to raise awareness…

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    St Peter's Church

    Bermuda

    Rebuilt in stone in 1713 on the site of Bermuda's earliest church, St Peter's is the oldest Protestant church in the New World and the elaborately carved…

  • Fort Hamilton

    Bermuda

    On a hilltop just next to the City of Hamilton, this fort is Bermuda's most central and is very well-preserved. It was intended to protect the Dockyard…

  • Church Bay

    Bermuda

    Take the steps down to this pretty beach with pink sand and sheltered nooks for sunbathing. It's one of Bermuda's best snorkeling spots, with boiler reefs…

  • Nonsuch Island

    Bermuda

    Bermuda national bird, the cahow, was thought to have become extinct in 1620 until living cahows were found in 1951. Nonsuch Island, just west of Cooper's…

  • Horseshoe Bay

    Bermuda

    The pristine white sand, a complete absence of rocks and seaweed, and calm cerulean waters of this wide crescent beach make it the most popular beach in…

  • West Whale Bay

    Bermuda

    This beautiful pink-sand beach sits at the end of Whale Bay Rd, surrounded by precipitous cliffs and fringed by pine trees. You're likely to have its…

  • Bermudian Heritage Museum

    Bermuda

    Part of Bermuda's African Diaspora Trail and staffed by volunteers, this museum commemorates the island's black heritage, with notable politicians,…

  • Verdmont Museum

    Bermuda

    Surrounded by palmettos, this historic mansion was built around 1710 but has features from both 17th- and 18th-century architectural styles, which make it…

  • Carter House

    Bermuda

    One of the oldest buildings in Bermuda, this sloping whitewashed cottage was built in 1640 by the children of Christopher Carter, a member of the Sea…

  • Camden House

    Bermuda

    This early 1700s Georgian mansion in the Botanical Gardens is the official residence of the Prime Minister, though it's not used as such. It has been used…

  • Daniel's Head Beach Park

    Bermuda

    This peninsula juts out to the west of Somerset Village and comprises two beautiful beaches, one of which forms a half-moon around a tranquil lagoon…

  • St David's Lighthouse

    Bermuda

    One of Bermuda's two lighthouses, St David's was allegedly erected in 1879 to deter the enterprising local 'wreckers,' who'd deliberately light fires in…

  • Holy Trinity Cathedral

    Bermuda

    This 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral looks as if it's been plucked from England and deposited gently in the tropics. With its soaring arches, intricate…

  • Tobacco Bay

    Bermuda

    On the north side of St George's Island, the crystal-clear waters of this beautiful sheltered bay with a waterside cafe are a good spot for snorkeling…

  • John Smith's Bay

    Bermuda

    The shallow, calm waters of this small half-moon beach are a favorite with local families, and it's one of the few beaches with a lifeguard on duty. There…

  • Turtle Beach

    Bermuda

    This small, appealing sandy beach is adjacent to Clearwater Beach and has a lifeguard on duty during the summer months.

  • Bermuda Botanical Gardens

    Bermuda

    Wandering the hilly lawns of the botanical gardens is a wonderful way to acquaint yourself with endemic and non-native Bermudian flora. Highlights include…

  • Spittal Pond Nature Reserve

    Bermuda

    Comprising several varied habitats – including marsh land, woodland, and brackish and freshwater ponds – this coastal nature reserve is home to several…

  • Ferry Point National Park

    Bermuda

    At the westernmost point of St George's Island, this used to be the departure point for the ferry that connected the island to the rest of Bermuda before…

  • Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

    Bermuda

    When it was erected in 1846, this 117ft lighthouse dramatically reduced the number of shipwrecks caused by running aground on reefs that encircle Bermuda…

  • Bermuda National Gallery

    Bermuda

    Upstairs inside the City Hall, Bermuda's premier art gallery stages regularly changing exhibitions by contemporary Bermudian artists. Paintings,…

  • Paget Marsh

    Bermuda

    Home to endemic and migratory birds, such as warblers, kingfishers and herons, this marsh combines several important natural habitats: palmetto and cedar…

  • Birdsey Studio

    Bermuda

    For decades, this studio was the home of Alfred Birdsey, a prolific Bermudian painter famous for his Asian-influenced, Impressionistic island landscapes…

  • Whale Bay Fort & Battery

    Bermuda

    With one of the most dramatic settings in Bermuda, this crescent-shaped fort on top of a hill overlooks West Whale Bay and much of the south coast. Built…

  • Cobb's Hill Methodist Church

    Bermuda

    This 1827 church is not Bermuda's prettiest, but it is historically significant to the island's black community. As its sign proclaims, it was 'built by…

  • Arboretum

    Bermuda

    Bisected by tranquil trails popular with joggers and dog-walkers, this jungle-like park is overgrown with cedars, avocado trees, giant rubber trees and…

  • Fort Scaur

    Bermuda

    With expansive views of Dockyard and the Great Sound from its lofty hilltop location, Fort Scaur was built in the 1860s and used throughout the 1920s. You…