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ACHILLES BAY Conveniently close to St. George’s Town and Fort
St. Catherine, this bay has calm waters and a view of the vast North
Atlantic. There is nothing between here and Nova Scotia. St. George’s
Island is shaped like a foot, and this bay is the achilles.
TOBACCO BAY This bay has calm waters thanks to a breakwater and
an islet blocking the incoming waves. Snorkelers enjoy good visibility
in shallow water.
RAILWAY TRAIL In 1931 the Bermuda Railway was completed as
the most expensive piece of railway mile-per-mile in the world, just
in time for the great depression. The economy shut it down before it
could ever get going. By 1948 the rails had all been yanked out and
shipped off to British Guiana, and the “Old Rattle and Shake” was of-
ficially a riding, walking, and bicycling trail. The trail extends 21 miles RAILWAY MUSEUM & CURIOSITY SHOP This small museum
across Bermuda, although it is not exactly continuous. Main roads can
be followed where there are gaps. Equestrians and mountain bikers
join walkers and bird watchers along the Railway Trail.
FERRY POINT MAGAZINE Built from soft Bermuda stone in the
1820’s, this magazine with its courtyard wall was used to store gun-
powder.
MARTELLO TOWER Accessible by foot, this tower was built to pre-
vent an attack of St. George’s Island. Built in the 1820’s.
FERRY ISLAND FORT Built in the early 1800’s, all that remains of
this fort is an old deteriorating ferry dock.
BLUE HOLE WATERSPORTS Enjoy a day on the water with a kayak,
sun cat, windsurfer or a Boston Whalers with complimentary snorkel
gear. Located at Grotto Bay Beach Hotel. 293-2915 Also find TRIAN-
GLE DIVING here.
CRYSTAL CAVES & FANTASY CAVES Crystal Caves was discovered
in 1904 by two 12-year-old boys searching for their cricket ball. These
caves have been a tourist attraction since 1907. What you can explore
here is just a fraction of the limestone caves that perforate Bermuda.
Neighboring Fantasy Cave is right next to the beautiful Crystal Caves,
but it is 88 steps deeper.
SHELLY BAY Beautiful crescent beach with shallow water and all
kinds of facilities, including rentals and snacks plus excellent handicap
accessibility. Perfect family spot for visitors and local folks. Adjacent
to mangrove, which make for terrific bird watching. This bay is good
for snorkelling, but if it is windy, the kiteboarders dominate the scene.
features photos and memorabilia from Bermuda’s old railway system,
which was dubbed “Old Rattle and Shake.”
OLD DEVONSHIRE CHURCH This church is believed to have origi-
nally been built in the 17th century, and had to be reconstructed after
a 1970 explosion. Some items survived the blast, including silver that
dates to the 16th century.
OCEAN VIEW GOLF COURSE This popular and challenging course
features fabulous north shore ocean views. 9 holes, par 35, 2,940 yards.
BERMUDA NATIONAL STADIUM This 8,500-seat stadium is used
by the Bermuda Hogges pro soccer team, plus cricket matches.