Choose from 14 Fun Things to Do in Antigua And Barbuda
Fort James
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Fort James is located on a headland on the northwestern end of Antigua. It is about a 15-minute drive west from the airport.
Dickenson Bay
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Stingray City Antigua
- Guests can choose to swim, snorkel, or watch from the shore.
- Pack your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and an underwater camera—snorkeling equipment is provided and photos will be available to purchase.
- All interaction with the stingrays takes place under supervision of trained professionals who first explain and demonstrate how to safely handle the rays.
- Tours take place in shallow waters and life jackets are available for non-swimmers.
- Visitors should avoid excessive use of tanning oil, which is toxic to the rays.
Devil's Bridge National Park
The bridge gained its name from the tragic events that took place there long ago. Supposedly, slaves would hurl themselves off the bridge into the rough waters below in an attempt to escape from their enslaved lives. It was soon said that the Devil must be present there.
Practical Info
Devil's Bridge National Park is located on a headland on the eastern end of the land. It is located about 20 km (12.5 mi) southeast of the airport.
Antigua Cruise Port
St John's Anglican Cathedral
The 70-foot (21-meter) towers serve as distinctive landmarks of the island, as they are the first structures that people see when approaching Antigua by boat. While the view is impressive to some, the sight of the towers once struck fear into the hearts of slaves who were arriving, as it reminded them of the oppressive power of the British who ruled over Antigua.
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St John's Cathedral is located on the western end of Antigua and is about a 10-minute drive from the airport.
Shirley Heights
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Shirley Heights is located on the southern tip of Antigua, near the English Harbour. It is about a 30-minute drive from the airport.
Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation
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Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
With its blend of geology, ecology, history, and art, the museum offers something for everyone. Whether you want to check out a diorama of the island's volcanic origins, look at fish fossils, see native pottery, or learn about its British colonization, the museum's exhibits have answers to all burning questions about Antigua and Barbuda.
Cades Reef
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Nelson's Dockyard National Park
Located in English Harbour, Nelson's Dockyard National Park is on the southern tip of Antigua and is about a 30-minute drive from the airport.
Heritage Quay
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English Harbour
Located on the far southern tip of Antigua, English Harbour is about a 30-minute drive south of the airport.