Rock of Ages |
Within Spiral Pond, Bermuda's largest nature reserve, are two unsolved mysteries. At the end of the winding trail to Spanish Rock there is a bronze plaque of the cryptic inscription: TF 1543. Many believe that the original was carved in stone by an early Portuguese "discoverer". Not far away, graceful longtails nest in the cliff face high above the surf. Deeply etched on the rock ledge is a "checker board" large enough to accomodate human sized chess pieces. How did it get there? Unconcerned by these questions are the herons, terns, ducks, a loving pair of flamingoes, and the many migratory and resident water fowl, that populate the pond and the untouched suttroundings. November to March are the best months for birders. A lovely walk. Always open.
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Limestone Caves |
Bermuda has one of the highest concentrations of limestone Caves in the world. Most of the cave-making activity began during the Pleistocene Ice Age. As early as 1623 the adventurer Capt. John Smith complained that he had encontered "vary strange, darke, and cumbersome caves". In Bermuda, nature's patient, relentless underground sculpting is a dream world for even casual "spelunkers". Deep in the majestic silence of the earth's interior, roam in caverns of great stalactites and stalagmites of Gothic grandeur, of delicacy and beauty. Our awesome underground has been the expiration for creative achievements as diverse sa Shakespreare's "Tempest" and Henson Associates "Fraggle Rock" muppets. Visit the Crystal Caves or Leamington Caves.
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Government Buildings |
The Supreme Court and House of Assembly meet in the lovely, Italianate Sessions Hose, in which you may observe our Westminister Government in Action.
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Bermuda Maritime Museum |
Marvel at Tucker Treasure from a 16th Centry Spanish wreck, relics from the Sea Venture, and the fascinating exhibits in the Queen's Exhibition Hall, once a 19th Century powder magazine.
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Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Inc. |
Marine biology, oceannography, mariculture, Gulf Stream studies and monitoring of global environmental changes are all part of this world-renowned centre. Guided tour is offered every Wednesday morning.
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Bermuda National Gallery |
Permanent collection includes Renaissance and old master paintings by Palma Vecchio, Gainsborough, and Reynolds.
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Bermuda Perfumery |
Meander among the terraced gardens and learn how perfumes are made by ancient enfleurage process.
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Verdmont |
Most fascinating old house in Bermuda as the Georgian-style building has remained virtually unchanged structurally for almost 300 years.
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Crafts Centre |
Burmuda's many talented artists beguile with their lovely offerings.
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Deliverance |
Full sized replica of the ship that carried the survivors of the wrecked Sea Venture to their intended destionation: the dwindling colont at Jamestown, Virginia.
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Botanical Garden |
Over 1,000 varieties of plant life in the Botanical Gardens, almost all were transported here by 18th and 19th Century seafarers. Open all year from sunrise to sunset.
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Bermuda Natural History Museum and Zoo |
Enjoy an informative, entertaining, self-guided audio tour, as you move from tank to tank populated by indigenous species from tiny seahorses to brilliant parrot and angel fish, from graceful turtles to Moray eels and barracuda.
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Horses and Carriage Tours |
Glide along a moonlit avenue to the songs of tree frogs, the scent of night blossoms in the air.
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Taxi Tours |
Taxi drivers are founts of information, friendly and eager to share with you the history, legends and lore of Bermuda.
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