Things To Do and Activities on Barbados
Andromeda Gardens
Administered by the Barbados National Trust, The Andromeda Gardens is a collection of exotic plant specimens from around the world overlooks the Bathsheba coastline.
Bathsheba, St. Joseph, PHONE: 246/433-9261. COST: $6. Daily 9-5.
Barbados Museum
Located in the former British Military Prison, has artifacts from Arawak days (around 400 BC) and galleries that depict 19th-century military history and everyday life. Hwy. 7, Garrison Savannah, St. Michael, PHONE: 246/427-0201 or 246/436-1956. COST: $5. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 2-6.
Bottom Bay
This beautiful cove accessible from steps from the cliffs above also has a cave to explore. No facilities, so it’s a great excuse to bring a picnic. St. Philip.
Folkestone Marine Park & Visitor Centre
Something for the whole family here. Underwater snorkeling trail also is a popular dive sight. A sunken barge is home to a riot of colorful fish.
Church Point, Holetown, St. James, PHONE: 246/422-2314. COST: Free. Weekdays 9-5.
Gun Hill Signal Station
Strategically important garrison for the 18th-century British army. Capt. Henry Wilkinson had so much time on his hand that he carved a lion from a single block of stone. Come for a short history lesson but mainly for the gorgeous view. Gun Hill, St. George, PHONE: 246/429-1358. COST: $6. Weekdays 9-5.
Golf on Barbados
Barbados offers several options for the golfer. We recommend the courses at Sandy Lane and Royal Westmoreland.
Harrison's Cave
One of Barbados's most popular attractions this limestone cavern, complete with stalactites, stalagmites, subterranean streams, and a 40-ft (12-m) waterfall, is a rare find in the Caribbean.
Welchman Hall gully in St. Thomas. Hwy. 2, Welchman Hall, St. Thomas, PHONE: 246/438-6640. COST: $12.50. Daily 9-6; last tour at 4.
Mount Gay Rum Visitors Centre
A 45 minute tour concludes with an opportunity to buy bottles of Rum.
Spring Garden Hwy., Brandons, St. Michael, PHONE: 246/425-8757. COST: $6; $27.50 with lunch. Weekdays 9-4.
Needham's Point
One of the best beaches, Needham's Point is crowded with locals on weekends and holidays. The Carlisle Bay Centre has changing rooms and showers to accommodate cruise-ship passengers spending a day at the beach. South end of Carlisle Bay, St. Michael.
Sam Lord's Castle
Considered one of the island's finest mansions the Regency house was built by the great buccaneer in 1820. Magnificent plaster ceilings created by Charles Rutter, who also crafted some of the ceilings in England's Windsor Castle. Long Bay, St. Philip, PHONE: 246/423-7350. COST: $5; hotel guests free. Daily 10-4.