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Top Bermuda Sightseeing Places
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By the way, if you are looking for the best Bermuda beaches, snorkeling, diving sites, or boating tours, I have talked about them separately. You will find those links on the left side menu.
Bermuda never looks crowded. There are no billboards or neon signs, and relatively few cars to spoil the wonderful countryside. The houses and shops with their unique architecture fit in quite naturally into the Bermuda landscape.
Due to the small size of the island, it's easy to get to any of the Bermuda sightseeing places using the public transport like the ferry, bus or taxi. You can of course rent your own moped. Check Bermuda Transportation to know the best ways of getting around the island.
Somerset Bridge. World's smallest draw bridge
Our 10 best Bermuda Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo (BAMZ): This is a wonderful complex along North Shore Road across Flatts Bridge in Hamilton Parish. BAMZ has more than 300 birds, reptiles and mammals from oceanic islands. The Aquarium houses more than 200 species of fish, and features the award-winning North Rock Exhibit. BAMZ is one of the top Bermuda sightseeing places.
Kings Wharf Bermuda (Royal Naval Dockyard): A great dockyard and naval base built by the British in early 19th century is now a top Bermuda sightseeing and tourist attraction. This is located in Sandys Parish.
Bermuda Maritime Museum (BMM): A fascinating story of Bermuda's maritime heritage captured in a 19th-century fortress at the Royal Naval Dockyard in Sandys Parish.
Dolphin Quest Bermuda: A fantastic Dolphin center in Royal Naval Dockyard. If you have a dream to swim with dolphins, touch or feed them, there is no better place than the Dolphin Quest in Bermuda. We experienced it … it’s amazing. This is another must see Bermuda sightseeing place.
Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves Bermuda: There is a guided tour within the caves complex to experience the spectacular Crystal and Fantasy Caves. You will see some dramatic formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and a crystal-clear Cahow lake. Crystal caves is located in Hamilton Parish.
St Peter’s Church Bermuda: Believed to be the oldest Anglican church in the Western hemisphere this church is stunning in its simplicity with its rough-hewn pillars, exposed cedar beams and candlelit chandeliers. The church is located at St George.
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse: This is the oldest cast-iron lighthouse in the world and located at Southampton Parish.
St Catherine Fort Bermuda: Located at the north-eastern tip of St. George Island, fort St. Catherine’s historic exhibits & artifacts, and well-preserved interior, make it our top choice of forts and a great Bermuda sightseeing place.
Spittal pond nature reserve, Bermuda: This is the largest and the most premium nature reserve of Bermuda covering 64-acres of land and is the best bird watching location in the island. This is located at Smith's Parish.
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI): This institute has helped us enormously to understand the mysteries of the ocean with its exhibits and great collection of artifacts. This is located at Hamilton.
Full list of tourist attractions and sightseeing in Bermuda
Well, there are many more great places to see in Bermuda and it's difficult to rank them all. So here is my complete list of all the tourist attractions and sightseeing places in Bermuda that are our close favorites. I have categorized them under different headings. Click the links to see details of the places.
Bermuda Museums and Historical Buildings - Here are the best of Museums, historical buildings and institution in Bermuda that you will love to visit.
Bermuda Maritime Museum (BMM): A fascinating story of Bermuda's maritime heritage captured in a 19th-century fortress at the Royal Naval Dockyard in Sandys Parish.
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI): Located in Hamilton City, this institute explores the mysteries of the ocean and there are great exhibits and collection of artifacts.
Bermuda Railway Museum: Located in Hamilton Parish, Bermuda Railway Museum holds memorabilia of Bermuda's trains that operated between 1931 to 1948.
Verdmont Museum Bermuda: Verdmont is a 1710 Georgian style house located in Smith's Bermuda that has retained its original architecture over the years.
City Hall and Art Center: City Hall and Arts Center Bermuda is located in Hamilton. It houses City Hall Theatre, Corporation of Bermuda, National Gallery and more.
Bermuda National Trust Museum: This 17th century building was constructed by Governor Samuel Day, who arrived from England. On the ground floor, there is a model of Sir George Somer's ship Sea Venture.
Bermuda Old State House: One of Bermuda's oldest buildings and located in St. George, this is where the parliament sessions of Bermuda were held before the capital was moved to Hamilton city in 1816.
Bermuda National Gallery: It was opened in 1992 to promote awareness and appreciation of Bermudian and World visual art.
Perot Post Office Bermuda: Perot Post Office was named after the first post master general in Bermuda who used to himself hand deliver the mails in Hamilton area.
Bermuda Historical Society Museum: The Historical Society Museum of Bermuda is located in Hamilton City and has rare collections of the island.
Bermuda House Of Assembly (or Session House): This is where Bermuda's Parliament sessions are held. It also has the Supreme Court in the ground floor.
Bermuda Cabinet House: Cabinet Building is where Bermuda's cabinet sessions are held with all the ministers and key officials.
The Cenotaph: Cenotaph in Bermuda is a replica of the one in Whitehall, London. This is a memorial for the war heroes who died during the world wars.
Palmetto House: Located in Devonshire, Palmetto House is a true reflection of the original Bermuda architecture
Bermuda Art Center: Located in the dockyard, this is a creative workshop of the talented local artists.
Bermuda Churches - Here are some of the great churches in Bermuda.
St Peter’s Church Bermuda: Believed to be the oldest Anglican church in the Western hemisphere this church is stunning in its simplicity with its rough-hewn pillars, exposed cedar beams and candlelit chandeliers. The church is located at St George.
Bermuda Cathedral: It's designed on neo Gothic structure. From the top of Bermuda Cathedral tower, you get a spectacular view of Hamilton city and surrounding parishes.
Heydon Trust Bermuda - Park and Chapel: Spread across 44 acres of lush greenery, Heydon Trust is one of the largest Bermuda parks with old buildings and the smallest church in the island.
Unfinished Church Bermuda: Although the work was started in 1870s, due to parish infighting and lack of funds, the construction of this church was never completed.
St. Mark's Church: St. Mark's Church located in Smiths Parish Bermuda is a great example of Gothic designs. The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1847.
Bermuda Forts - There were some 90 forts built in Bermuda since the first settlement in 1612 till the time British garrisons were withdrawn in 1957. Out of them there are 16 mini-forts. Here are some of the great forts that remained prominent in Bermuda's history and played key roles during the World Wars.
St Catherine Fort Bermuda: Located at the north-eastern tip of St. George Island, fort St. Catherine’s historic exhibits & artifacts, and well-preserved interior, make it our top choice of forts and a great Bermuda sightseeing place.
Fort Scaur and park: Fort Scaur is located on a hilltop at Somerset. The fort was built in the 19th century by the British to defend attacks from Americans.
Fort Hamilton Bermuda: Built in 1870s, Fort Hamilton in Bermuda is located at a picturesque spot in outskirts of Hamilton city overlooking the shoreline and landscaped gardens.
Whale Bay Fort and Park: The whale Bay Fort in Bermuda is located at the Whale Bay Park of Southampton parish and has a sweeping view of the ocean.
Bermuda National Parks, Gardens and Nature Reserves - Here are some of the best of Bermuda's national parks, reserves and gardens:
Spittal pond nature reserve, Bermuda: This is the largest and the most premium nature reserve of Bermuda covering 64-acres of land and is the best bird watching location in the island. This is located at Smith's Parish.
Bermuda Botanical Gardens: Here you will find large glass houses with cacti and orchids along with formal gardens and lawns. There is an excellent walking tour to explore the varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees. It's located in Paget parish.
Paget Marsh Bermuda: Paget Marsh Bermuda is a nature reserve that provides a step back in time to view pre-colonial vegetation over 25 acres.
Victoria Park: Victoria Park is an attractive city park in Hamilton Bermuda. Other than many types of trees and shrubs, there is also a beautiful band stand here imported from Scotland.
Arboretum Bermuda: Spread across 22 acres of land in Devonshire, Bermuda Arboretum is a National Park with vast meadows and wide varieties of trees and plantations.
Palm Grove Gardens: Palm Grove is an 18 acre landscaped garden in Devonshire Bermuda with many types of Palm trees. It also has a bird aviary and a beautiful lily pond.
Blue Hole Park: A Nature Reserve in Hamilton Parish Bermuda spreading across 12 acres of land area.
Watch Hill Park Bermuda: Located on a scenic stretch of South Road, Watch Hill Park is ideal for relaxing and getting stunning views of the south coast.
Penhurst Park Bermuda: Penhurst Agricultural Park stretches across 15 acres of land in Bermuda's Smiths Parish, has wonderful trails and offers great ocean views over the north coastal line.
Bermuda Caves
Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves Bermuda: This Bermuda sightseeing includes a guided tour of spectacular Crystal and Fantasy Caves, including crystal-clear Cahow lake, in Hamilton Parish.
Devils hole Aquarium: The hole is actually a collapsed cave, having formed a natural sweet-water aquarium. It's located in Smith's parish.
Bermuda's Underwater Caves: Unfolding the never-before seen mystery of underwater world and marine life of Bermuda.
Bermuda Lighthouses - Here are the lighthouses of Bermuda that played critical role in navigating ships that had to steer past the dangerous reefs in the North Atlantic.
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse: This is the oldest cast-iron lighthouse in the world and located at Southampton Parish.
St Davids Lighthouse Bermuda: The lighthouse stands on the highest point on the Eastern tip of the island and sends its beam 20 miles over the ocean.
Bermuda Lakes and Water Areas
Harrington Sound: This is a scenic inland lake in Bermuda surrounded by Smiths and Hamilton Parish. It has a number of small islands in it.
Castle Harbor: A scenic water area surrounded by Hamilton Parish and St. George.
Barr's Bay and Park: Barr's Bay Park is a nice waterfront area overlooking the Hamilton harbor.
Bermuda Visitors Complexes - Aquariums, Zoo, Dockyard, Dolphins ...
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo (BAMZ): This is a wonderful complex along North Shore Road across Flatts Bridge in Hamilton Parish. BAMZ has more than 300 birds, reptiles and mammals from oceanic islands. The Aquarium houses more than 200 species of fish, and features the award-winning North Rock Exhibit. BAMZ is one of the top Bermuda sightseeing places.
Kings Wharf Bermuda (Royal Naval Dockyard): A great dockyard and naval base built by the British in early 19th century is now a top Bermuda sightseeing and tourist attraction. This is located in Sandys Parish.
Dolphin Quest Bermuda: A fantastic Dolphin center in Royal Naval Dockyard. If you have a dream to swim with dolphins, touch or feed them, there is no better place than the Dolphin Quest in Bermuda. We experienced it … it’s amazing. This is another must see Bermuda sightseeing place.
Bermuda's other places of interest - Smallest bridge in the world, beautiful village, glassware items and more...
Somerset Bridge: Somerset bridge in Bermuda is the smallest draw bridge in the world. It's located at the Sandys parish in the west and was originally built in 1620.
Flatts Village: Located in Hamilton Parish, this picturesque sleepy village once used to be a busy port in Bermuda. Mark Twain spent his final few days here.
Dockyard Glassworks: You will see how exquisite glassware items are made right in front of your eyes. There are many great pieces on sale too.
Bermuda Perfumery: Located on Queen Street of St George, this is one of the oldest and best perfume shops where you will be amazed to see how different kinds of scents are actually created.
Sights and attractions for Kids in Bermuda
What are the best attractions and sights for kids in Bermuda? To see my recommendations, Check Kids attractions in Bermuda.
Well, before you start exploring the Bermuda sightseeing places, I suggest that you get hold of a good Bermuda tourist map. Check Bermuda Map, particularly the section on Tourist Map to find out where all these places are located.
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