ANTIGUA & BARBUDA 
THINGS TO DO IN ANTIGUA - WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN THE CARIBBEAN
Explore the sightseeing that Antigua offers.
Nelson’s Dockyard– English Harbour – Constructed in 1725, it was the headquarter of the British Leeward islands fleet during the late eighteenth until mid nineteenth centuries. The dockyard was closed down and abandoned by the British Navy in 1889, and was released by the Admiralty to the Colonial Government in 1906. The yard became known as Nelson’s Dockyard after the beginning of restoration in 1951, in honour of the young Admiral Horatio Nelson who had served as a Captain in the Leeward Islands from 1784 until 1787. The main buildings at Nelson’s Dockyard include Fort Berkeley, built in 1704 and guarding the dockyard entrance in English Harbour; the Naval Officers House built in 1855, today the museum; the Officers Quarters, today shops and restaurants, the 1789 Copper and Lumber Store, today a hotel and the 1778 Boat House, that was partly destroyed by a hurricane in 1871. Today the Nelson’s Dockyard is part of a National Park. It is the only remaining Georgian dockyard in the World, where the restored buildings still reflect the naval heritage of English Harbour. Here you can find the Dockyard Museum filled with ancient artefacts, various restaurants, banks, local souvenir shops, etc...
Shirley Heights– English Harbour – Fortified in the late eighteenth century, it was used as a military lookout and cannons are still in place. These high grounds, some 490 feet above sea level, were named after General Shirley who was the Governor of the Caribbean Leeward islands at the time of construction of the fortifications. Close by is the military cemetery, in which stands an obelisk erected in honour of soldiers. Shirley Heights offers breathtaking views over English Harbour, and on Sunday afternoons you can dance to the rhythms of steel band and live reggae music while enjoying freshly BBQ lobster.
Betty’s Hope– Located in the limestone district of Pares Village on the east of Antigua, this is one of the earliest sugar plantations, dating to 1651 and it was founded by Governor Keynell. In 1674, Betty’s Hope was granted to the Codrington Family until 1944. They transformed Betty’s Hope into a large-scale sugar estates, and it was home to hundreds of Africans who lived there first as slaves and later as laborers after emancipation in 1834. Today, about 112 sugar mill towers still dot the countryside.
Devil’s Bridge– Situated at the north-eastern point of Antigua, it is a natural arch carved by the sea from soft and hard limestone ledges of the Antigua formation. A bridge was created when a soft part of the limestone eroded away by the action of the Atlantic’s waves. The area was legally constituted a National Park in 1950’s.
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda – St. John’s – Situated in the old Courthouse of 1749, it tells the story of Antigua and Barbuda from its geological birth through the present day, interpreting the history and heritage of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda. Learn how the island were formed and who lived here.
St. John’s Cathedral The Divine – St. John’s – Built in 1681 the first time, it has seen destructive earthquakes, one in 1745 and one in 1843. Today it has stood since 1845. The Cathedral is built of freestone, the interior is encased in pitch pine to secure the building from ruin during earthquake or hurricane. The Cathedral is dominated by 70 ft. twin towers and gives a baroque taste, it contains beautiful stained-glass windows. On top of its pillars are the figures of St. John the Divine and St’ John the Baptist. 
Public Market – St. John’s – The market is easily identified by the imposing sculpture of V.C. Bird, the Founder of the Nation. The market provides an extensive and attractive covered outlet for the abundance of Caribbean fruit and vegetables. Upstairs there are many small boutique shops.
Heritage Quay & Redcliffe Quay - St. John's - Heritage Quay extends along a wide deck where the cruise ship pier, it offers a wide variety of duty-free shops from designer clothing and jewellery, to local art and craft. Redcliffe Quay once formed the heart of Antigua’s sugar trade with 17th century Europe. Duty free shops are located within some of the best examples of restored classical ‘Georgian’ West Indies style building. Many restaurant are also located in this area. Between the two Quay is the colourful Vendors’ Mall with its myriad of souvenirs.Fort James– Built around 1703, when St. John’s became larger than Falmouth and Parham, the northern entrance of St. John’s Harbour was fortified. In the old days, it was the custom that every vessel passing the fort should pay a fee of 18 shillings to the Captain of the fort. If the ship did not pay, a shot was fired across its bows. Fort James still boast a full complement of cannons in place. Eleven men were needed to handle one cannon.
St. Peter’s Church– Situated in Parham village, the oldest town in Antigua, it was the very first building in this town. built in the 1840s after the original wooden church has been burnt down. This church is a piece of Georgian architecture and it is unique in the region. It has an irregular octagonal shape with its sides not of equal dimensions, designed by the famous architect of the time, Thomas Weekes.
Fig Tree Drive – Fig is the Antiguan name for bananas. This is the best drive in Antigua: the street is filled with lots of tropical trees such as guava, mangoes, coconuts. On this road you can also see the Antigua pineapple farm.
Antigua's Neighbouring Islands – Antigua’s neighbouring islands are seen during many of the day-trip cruise boats. These beautiful islands are: Bird Island, a secluded island located north-east of Antigua about 20 acres, Guiana Island has a marvellous white sandy beach, Green Island, just off the east coast of Antigua, offers pristine white sandy beaches. Prickly Pear just off the Hodges Bay area, Rabbit Island is home to breeding colonies of pelicans, Hell’s Gate Island has a coral/limestone bridge formed by the elements over many years, Redonda and Long Island.