Things to do..

Hello everybody, May 8 is my second time going to Bermuda. Last year we didn't do much as we were both first-time cruisers and really were not certain what we were doing.

This year we're going and with a little bit more experience and confidence and we are wondering what to do.

What's can't miss?

What can be missed?

We want to do the aquarium. We want to do the caves. We are definitely doing the Swizzle Inn.

However, a friend recommended Admiralty House and I was wondering you thoughts on that, thoughts on the above-mentioned, etc.

Anything you guys can offer would be phenomenally helpful and appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

-CORY

Things to do:

Along the South Shore about 30 minutes from Hamilton and 30 minutes from the Dockyard:

• go to the beach, most popular -
  (#7);
  
• after your visit to Horseshoe Bay, walk the beach path that connects 5 beaches, start at Horseshoe, end at Warwick Bay (#7);
  
• go horseback riding on trails (#8);
  
• climb a lighthouse - Gibbs L/H (#7),
  
• off the beach snorkeling at
  (not protected), near Horseshoe Bay;
  
• get a day pass at a private beach resort (#7).
  

Hamilton, at or nearby:

• visit the Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo (BAMZ) (#10 or #11);
  
• visit Fort Hamilton, and be sure to walk the moat, (free);
  
• walk the Botanical Gardens (#1, #2 or #7);
  
• visit Bermuda Underwater Exploration Inst. (BUEI);
  
• climb the bell tower of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity church for outstanding views;
  
• visit Paget Marsh nature trail (#2, #7 or #8);
  
• visit Waterville & Parkland (#2, #7 or #8):
  
• shopping on Front St or the Washington Mall, Queen St;
  
• after shopping, take a rest break at Queen Elizabeth Park formerly Par-La-Ville park
  

At or near St George or convenient to when visiting there:

• visit the caves - Crystal & Fantasy (#1, #3, #10 or #11);
  
• visit Blue Hole Park nature reserve (#1, #3, #10 or #11);
  
• visit historical St George, a UNESCO World Heritage Center, (#1, #3, #10 or #11) and include a visit to World Heritage Center museum;
  
  
• off the beach snorkeling at
  (well protected);
  
• visit the Unfinished Church and St Peter's Church;
  
• watch the wench ducking at King's Square;
  
• visit Fort St Catherine and Gates Fort;
  
• climb St David's lighthouse (#6);
  
• after a walking tour, take a break at Somer's Garden;
  
• if you are in St George on Wednesday or Saturday, you could have Afternoon Tea at Sweet P's at the Bermuda Perfumery.
  

At or near the Dockyard:

• shopping at Clocktower Mall;
  
• do a helmet dive, departs from Heritage Wharf;
  
• do the Dolphin Quest;
  
• visit Black Bay Beach;
  
• play a round of FunGolf;
  
• sample rum cakes at the Bermuda Rum Cake Co;
  
• visit the Bermuda Maritime Museum;
  
• visit the Dockyard Glassworksfor demo and shop at company store;
  
• Afternoon Tea is available at the Dockyard Pastry Shop & Bistro.
  

Close to the Dockyard but not within walking distance:

• go golfing - Port Royal Golf Course, closest course to the Dockyard (#7 or #8);
  
• try hiking/biking the Railway Trail;
  
• see the smallest drawbridge, Somerset Bridge, (#7 or #8);
  
• visit Scaur Hill Fort (free) (#7 or #8);
  
• rent Boston Whaler, pontoon boat, or SUP;
  
• take a jet ski tour
  

Not close to any of the above, but somewhat close to each other:

• visit the Verdmont Museum (#1);
  
• walk Spittal Pond Nature Reserve (#1 or #3).
  

The number (##) following some of the attractions is the bus route that the attraction is closest to.

SBtS

SBtS your list is awesome! Leaving in 11 days with your recommendations in hand. Thank you.

SBtS you are fantastic! leaving on the 5.14.2016 with your list in hands! Thank you!

The glass beaches are not listed....one in St, George and one a short bus ride from the Dockyard...

bernadette

The glass beaches are not listed....one in St, George and one a short bus ride from the Dockyard...

 

bernadette

At one time, I had a reference to the glass beaches, but I read of an outcry from Bermudians over some tourist who took about 70 pounds of glass home with her; so I decided to remove the glass beaches from the list.

SBtS

At one time, I had a reference to the glass beaches, but I read of an outcry from Bermudians over some tourist who took about 70 pounds of glass home with her; so I decided to remove the glass beaches from the list.

 

 

SBtS

Your list is good. A couple of suggestions about it. Start at Warwick and walk to Horseshoe, because there will be more return transportation options than starting at Horseshoe. And Horseshoe has facilities so I think better to end the walk there.

Also there are Jet Ski tours at the Dockyard.

Bermuda Craft Market at the Dockyard

Your list is good. A couple of suggestions about it. Start at Warwick and walk to Horseshoe, because there will be more return transportation options than starting at Horseshoe. And Horseshoe has facilities so I think better to end the walk there.

 

Also there are Jet Ski tours at the Dockyard.

 

Bermuda Craft Market at the Dockyard

Thanks for the suggestions.

Will include them in the next update.

SBtS

Thanks for ALL of that... Much appreciated.

Does anyone have anything on Admiralty House Park?

Thanks for ALL of that... Much appreciated.

 

Does anyone have anything on Admiralty House Park?

I have not visited Admiralty House Park, and most tourists haven't either because it is not widely known.

TripAdvisor has 51 reviews of which 47 are either excellent or very good.

There are good descriptions of AHP here and here.

To ge there, you would take a route #4 bus from the Hamilton Bus Terminal. As you board the bus, just tell the bus driver where you are going, and he'll drop you at the best bus stop.

SBtS

Wow - thank you for the awesome list! Very helpful!

Going on our first cruise in August (with 3 kids) and wasn't sure where to begin with what to do in Bermuda. This list looks like "one-stop shopping" on what to do. Thanks!

Great ideas! We went to Spittal Pond Nature Reserve when we were in Bermuda and loved it. It's also free which is nice.