The island of Barbados can be found within the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean and it is best known for its soft sand and sparkling bluish-green water. Of course, it is much more than all that and visitors will find themselves falling in love with the history that can be found there as well.
Here are the top 5 phenomenal attractions and museums in Barbados:
1. The Barbados Museum
This museum can be found within an old British military prison. The building was constructed at two different times, 1817 and 1853, and it became the museum in 1930. Visitors can see displays that include the coral of the area, ancient artifacts, 18th century plantation house furnishings, and historical maps when they are there.
2. St. Nicholas Abbey
St. Nicholas Abbey is not the largest rum distillery on the island of Barbados, but it is the most fascinating one, because there is a plantation home that is three hundred and fifty years old and gardens and orchards there in addition to the distillery. Visitors will love learning how the rum is distilled in small batches, while they taste samples. The best time to visit though is on Wednesdays and Thursdays when the sugar cane is being ground.
3. HarrisonÕs Cave
HarrisonÕs Cave is one of the must-see destinations in Barbados and people flock there every day to see the numerous features of this limestone cave. This cave has been wonderfully preserved and the tour guides offer a wealth of information about what can be seen inside. Visitors love the stalagmites, stalactites, and calcium deposits, but it is the streams that people enjoy seeing the most.
4. Barbados Boardwalk
This boardwalk connects the beaches of Camelot and Accra, which makes it easy for visitors to wander between the two. The best time to visit this attraction is early in the morning or later in the day, as the sun is either rising or setting in the sky. Those who love animals will want to keep their eyes open for the crabs and turtles that can be seen in the water.
5. George Washington House
Travelers can see what life was like in Barbados two hundred and fifty years ago when they visit this historical property, and as an added bonus, they learn that it is the same place that George Washington stayed when he visited the island in 1751. Each room on the first floor has the furnishings from that time period in them, while the second floor has items from the middle of the 18th century on display.
Travelers will want to spend many of their days on the beaches when they are in Barbados, but they will not want to miss the five attractions above, as it is those that will show them the true beauty of the island.