Betty's Hope
Open Daily: 10AM-4PM; (268) 462-4930;
Great sugar plantation built in the late 1600's and recently declared a national landmark. Now is a centerpiece of a great restoration project.

Nelson's Dockyard National Park
Open Daily: 8AM-6PM; (268) 460-1053; Admission: $3 / Under 16 Free;
Major historical site - only Georgian style dockyard left in the world. Principal Caribbean base for Lord Admiral Nelson during the Napoleanic Wars. Dockyard tours, museum, boat tours, colonial naval buildings, ancient archealogical sites and many nature trails.

St. John's Cathedral
Newgate St. and Church Lane, St. John's;
Originally built in 1683 and then twice severly damaged by earthquake. Major restoration project in progress.

Museum of Antigua and Barbuds
Church and Market St, St. John's; (268) 462-1469; Open Daily: 8AM-4PM;
One time courthouse has exhibits of Antigua's geological and historical past. Includes lifesize Arawak indian village and model of a sugar plantation. Many pre-Columbian artifacts on display.

Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Codrington Lagoon, Barbuda
Reached only by small boat - home to magnificent frigate bird with its nests amongst mangrove bushes. These birds have a wingspan upto 8 feet and ascend upto 2000 feet and reach speeds of upto 100 MPH. Visit in mating season (Aug-Nov). Other birdwatching here includes pelicans, warblers, snipes, ibis, herons, kingfishers and tropical mockingbirds.

Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts & Nevis Alive!
By Paris Permenter & John Bigley
These sunny islands offer glorious beaches, delightful restaurants, exciting nightlife and a wealth of great places to stay, many right on the sand. Join this husband-and-wife team as they show you the very best of these islands. "Dawn to Dusk" sections focus on the best daytime delights, such as terrific watersports, sightseeing, white sand beaches and fascinating museums. "After Dark" sections take you to the best nightclubs, piano bars, cocktail lounges and beach cookouts. Hundreds of places to stay and eat are profiled in detail, based on repeat visits by the authors. In-margin icons allow you to see at a glance which activities are being discussed. Maps. index.
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