There are many wonderful things to see and do when taking a trip to our magnificent island of Bermuda. Bermudians are passionate about our precious place and there’s so much to see and do! We have an amazing choice of attractions to be enjoyed, where the blue sky’s truly the limit!
We’ve scoured online review sites and travel forums for the very best attractions Bermuda has to offer – and hopefully, created a great starting point for you if you are visiting Bermuda! ON this page you’ll find about 80 of the best things to do in Bermuda, and links to almost 150 more things to do!
And what better way to see all these sights and visit things to do in Bermuda with a cheap, yet modern and reliable rental from Elbow Beach Cycles? :)
EXTRA! BERMUDA TRAVEL TIPS
It is always useful to follow some basic Bermuda travel advice to make sure your time there will be the best possible! Read more…Now on to our list – here’s a list of some of the 120 of the best things to see or do in Bermuda!
EXTRA! BEST BEACHES IN BERMUDA
Let’s start our ‘Things To Do In Bermuda’ feature with a video top ten video list of the Bermuda beaches…
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1. HORSESHOE BAY BERMUDA
Horseshoe Bay Bermuda – One of the World’s top beaches!
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2. JOHN SMITH’S BAY
Are you planning on visiting Smith’s Parish on a trip to Bermuda? Then why not journey to John Smith’s Bay? Read more…
3. JOBSON’S COVE BEACH, WARWICK
There are little gems everywhere around Bermuda for those who are ready to step away from tourists paths and Jobson’s Cove Beach is one of them. Read more…
4. CHAPLIN BAY
Chaplin Bay is a cute little piece of beach-front in Bermuda. It is flanked by Horseshoe Bay and Stonehole Bay. This is a calm and tranquil stretch of land with unique beautiful pink sand. The beach is separated by a large coral wall with cliffs on all sides. The coral barrier reef is over the water line. Read more…
5. SHELLY BAY BEACH, HAMILTON PARISH
The beaches of the south shores of Bermuda are amongst the most famous in the world, but can sometimes become very crowded, especially during the summer months when cruise ships dock on the island. Fortunately, if you are looking for a bit more intimate, Bermuda has little gems scattered on its shorelines and Shelly Bay Beach is one of them. Read more…
6. TOBACCO BAY BEACH, ST. GEORGE
Tobacco Bay Beach is one of the most popular beaches of the Northern shores, located at only 10 minutes walk from the centre of the historic city of St. George. Read more…
7. CHURCH BAY BEACH SOUTHAMPTON
For snorkelers around the world, Bermuda is one of the best, if not the best destination. For the locals, Church Bay Beach, in the parish of Southampton, is the best place in Bermuda according to many! Read more…
8. HAMILTON PARISH BEACHES
Forget expensive taxis or buses and jump on your scooter (or bike!) rental and head off to the beautiful Hamilton Parish beaches on Bermuda! Read more…
EXTRA! BEST BEACHES TO SWIM IN BERMUDA
Bermuda is a
place rich in beaches, with no less than 32 spread out on the island’s
64 miles of coastline. The choice of where to go swimming or lounging in
the sun is probably the hardest thing you will face during your time
here! That’s why we decided to give you a hand by selecting our nine
favourite places to swim in Bermuda. Read more…
9. CRYSTAL & FANTASY CAVES, HAMILTON PARISH
There are many caves in Bermuda, formed by the water travelling down the limestone to rejoin the ocean. Caves come in all sizes and shapes on the island but the Crystal Caves, on Hamilton Parish, are the largest and the most famous. Read more…
10. TOM MOORE’S JUNGLE
Tom Moore’s Jungle is another name for The Walsingham Nature Reserve in Bermuda. It is found on the North East of Harrington Sound in Hamilton Parish. The reserve is operated by a private trust. It is so named because, in 1844, Thomas Moore, the Irish poet, wrote some of his famous works here, beneath a calabash tree.
11. SCAUR HILL FORT & PARK
Another popular historical site in Bermuda, serving monuments to its military past, is the striking Scaur Hill Fort & Park. Read more…
12. HOG BAY PARK
Are you searching for the perfect place to get away from it all in Bermuda? Then you will be in heaven at Hog Bay Park. Read more…
13. BLUE HOLE PARK NATURE RESERVE
Blue Hole Park is a spectacular nature reserve in Bermuda. Read more…
14. AQUARIUM, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM & ZOO
While you are in Bermuda, take some time away from the beaches and many activities available in the island to discover the natural history of Bermuda and the numerous species that lived and are living there. Read more…
15. THE PAR-LA-VILLE PARK
When walking down Bermuda’s capital city Hamilton, you could stop at the pleasing Par-la-Ville Park.
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16. BOTANICAL GARDENS
Enjoy the lush greenery of nature at Bermuda Botanical Gardens at Point Finger Rd on in Paget Parish. It is situated near the city of Hamilton. Read more…
17. SPITTAL POND NATURE RESERVE
Bermuda is a heaven not only for tourists but also fauna and flora. If you like nature and want to see the wild side of the island, stop by the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, the largest nature reserve in Bermuda with a territory of 64 acres. Read more…
18. SOMERS PARK IN ST. GEORGES
Would you like to breathe in some delightful greenery, plants and flowers while visiting Bermuda? Then saunter down to stunning Somers Park. Read more…
19. ALBUOY’S POINT
Albuoy’s Point is a popular destination for tourists visiting Bermuda. It is the site of the Point Pleasant Park. Read more…
20. VICTORIA PARK IN HAMILTON
Victoria Park is a cosy public park in the capital of Bermuda. The Park was built n 1880 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is now overseen and operated by Hamilton Corporation. Read more…
21. BERMUDA RAILWAY TRAIL
Feel like taking a walking holiday around Bermuda and enjoying the scenery? Then why not catch The Bermuda Railway Trail? This is a spectacular walkway and biking lane across a large stretch of land. It had previously been part of the railway track. But it is now a tourist excursion covering the island. Read more…
22. DELIVERANCE
Are you interested in witnessing Bermuda’s past up close? Then take in a full size rendering of a historical ship, dating back to the 1600s; called Deliverance. Read more…
23. BLACK WATCH PASS & WELL
The Black Watch Pass & Well is a road and pathway built in the parish of Pembroke in Bermuda. It was built to link North Shore Road to the capital city; Hamilton in 1934. Read more…
24. THE OLD STATE HOUSE
There is a historical site in Bermuda which attracts a large number of visitors each year. It is the classical building called the old State House. It is also referred to as The Old Session House. It is situated on Princess Street, in the town of St George, in St George’s Parish. Read more…
25. ST THERESA’S CATHEDRAL IN HAMILTON
St Theresa’s Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church; first constructed in 1932. It was erected on Elliott Street (At Cedar Avenue) in the city of Hamilton in Bermuda. Read more…
26. CABINET BUILDING AND SENATE CHAMBERS
A large number of people take a trip to The Cabinet Building and Senate Chambers in Bermuda. They are located in Front Street in Hamilton.Read more…
27. SESSION HOUSE
One of the most interesting places to visit in Bermuda is the Session House. This is the site of the House of Assembly. It is located in appropriately enough Parliament Street, in Hamilton. Read more…
28. FORT ST. CATHERINE, ST. GEORGE
Near the spot where the shipwrecked Sea Venture docked in 1609 to start the first Bermuda settlement stands the wooden fort built by Richard Moore, the first Governor of the island, in 1612, as a defence against the Spaniards. It was one of the four watchtowers built on the island. It underwent several reconstructions, and the actual structure of the Fort St. Catherine dates back from the late 19th century.Read more…
29. THE OLD RECTORY IN ST GEORGE’S
The Old Rectory is one of the longest standing structures in St George. The property was a private home; built by a former slave trader and pirate named George Dew. It can be traced back to before 1700. Read more…
30. THE BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY
Would you like to experience the beauty of art and culture while on holiday? Then make a stop at The Bermuda National Gallery. Read more…
31. MUSEUM OF BERMUDA ART
The Bermuda Botanical Gardens is not only a hub of horticultural beauty. This prime tourist site also houses one of the finest collections of art on the island. Read more…
32. ST GEORGES HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
The St Georges Historical Society Museum is one of the longest standing, most durable buildings on the island of Bermuda. Read more…
33. BERMUDA MARITIME MUSEUM, SANDYS
The Royal Naval Dockyard in Sandys Parish is the first port of call of many tourists to Bermuda and it is a great place where to start your visit of the island. Amongst the many attractions of the complex, the Bermuda Maritime Museum – also called the National Museum of Bermuda since 2009 – is a great resource for whoever wants to know more about the maritime history of the island. Read more…
34. THE VERDMONT MUSEUM
The Verdmont Museum is a widely admired historical site in Smith’s parish in Bermuda.Read more…
35. NORTH ROCK BREWING COMPANY
Why not set up an appointment with The North Rock Brewing Company? Read more…
36. PEROT’S POST OFFICE
The Perot’s Post Office is a place of great historical significance and a great place to stop off on your moped. Read more…
37. BERMUDA CATHEDRAL
A Beautiful House of Worship – Bermuda Cathedral Read more…
38. GIBB’S HILL LIGHTHOUSE, SOUTHAMPTON
The highest point on the island is not a hilltop – even though Bermuda is a volcanic sea mountain – but a lighthouse! Read more…
39. FORT HAMILTON
Would you like to witness history first hand? How about walking around an old British army base which has been turned into a tourist attraction? Read more…
40. ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN BERMUDA
The St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Bermuda is an awe inspiring house of worship in Bermuda. Read more…
41. TUCKER HOUSE MUSEUM
Would you like to visit the historical home of one of Bermuda’s most prestigious colonial families? Then why not visit The Tucker House Museum? Read more…
42. BERMUDA NATIONAL LIBRARY
There is nothing like a good book. And there is a world of literature waiting for you at the breathtaking Bermuda Library in the capital city of Hamilton. Read more…
43. BERMUDA NATIONAL TRUST MUSEUM
Do you wish to more about Bermuda’s history? Then take a trip to King Street in St George’s Town. This is where you will find Bermuda National Trust Museum. Where you come face to face with the island’s past! Read more…
44. UNFINISHED CATHEDRAL
One of the most visited religious landmarks in Bermuda is the famous Unfinished Cathedral in Bermuda St. George’s. This inspiring point of interest is found at Blockade Alley in the stunning Somers Garden, at North Gate. Read more…
45. BERMUDA RAILWAY MUSEUM & CURIOSITY SHOP
Charles Dickens wrote about The Old Curiosity Shop, but if in the mood to take in some local history on a trip to Bermuda, then visit The Bermuda Railway Museum & Curiosity Shop. Read more…
46. ST. PETER’S CHURCH
The magnificent St. Peter’s Church is found in the parish of in St. George’s in Bermuda. It has the distinction of being the longest standing Anglican church in existence out with the UK. Read more…
47. HERITAGE NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY
Bermuda’s history, culture and heritage are being celebrated in a succession of weekly events. They are known as Bermudian Heritage Nights and take place in the Royal Naval Dockyard every week. The events are set to continue every Thursday till September. Read more…
48. SOUTHAMPTON PARISH
Southampton is one of Bermuda’s nine parishes and was named after the third Earl of Southampton, Henry Wriothesley (1573-1624), patron and friend of William Shakespeare. Southampton covers about 2.3 square miles (6 square kilometres or 1,500 acres). Read more…
49. ST GEORGE’S PENNO’S WHARF
The town of St George has two cruise ship terminals, Ordnance Island Dock and Penno’s Wharf (also spelled Peno’s Wharf). Both docks are a hundred feet away from each other, in St George’s Harbour.Read more…
50. CITY OF HAMILTON
Founded in 1790 and named after the Island’s governor, Henry Hamilton (from 1788 to 1794), whose ancestor was Mary Queen of Scots, Hamilton is rich in history and is most certainly a port to consider if you plan a cruise to Bermuda. Read more…
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