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Guam’s Must See and Do Guam’s Must See and Do

out the Wednesday or Friday ing,” hiking on our island is a
night markets at Chamorro favorite activity for residents
Village, a must-see for visitors. and visitors. Oftentimes, some
Business hours for the village of the most beautiful views
are Monday through Friday 8 on the island can only be
a.m. to 5 p.m., although the reached with a pair of hiking
Shop for your favorite Play 18 holes at any of evening markets usually starts boots. Guam Boonie Stompers,
luxury brands. Guam’s seven golf courses. around 7 p.m. For more infor- a local group of enthusiasts,
Guam is no stranger to shop- Experience golf like you never mation, call 475-0375 or email meet each Saturday morning
ping – our island has every- have before – complete with chamvilg@ns.gov.gu. at 9 a.m. in the center court of
thing from luxury brands to ocean view. Each of Guam’s Chamorro Village for guided
local handicrafts. No matter courses feature holes designed hikes. For more information,
what’s on your shopping list, by legends like Jack Nicklaus contact Dave Lotz at davelotz@
from leather goods, watches, and Arnold Palmer, offering ite.net or to find the schedule,
perfumes, cosmetics, cloth- the sport’s best to visitors in visit www.visitguam.org.
ing, or other accessories, we a tropical environment. While
have it. Check out hotel row many courses require a drive,
in Tumon or the Wednesday most hotels offer transporta-
and Friday night markets at tion to and from your choice Cool off at the waterslide
Chamorro Village in Hagåtña. of course on the island. of your choice.
On Guam, you can always
try your hand at being a kid
60 again. With several waterparks 61
to choose from, cooling off Snorkel Tumon Bay or take a
can be fun regardless of your dive outside.
age. Check with your hotel Get up close and personal
concierge to find out how you with Guam’s pristine ocean en-
can experience thrilling water vironment and the hundreds
slides, kayaks, snorkeling, or of fish and coral varieties that
a number of other activities call our waters home. Several
Walk the Hagåtña Heri- – most of the time only a few dive shops certified through
Take the southside tour. tage Walking Trail and visit minutes from your hotel. the largest dive certification
Whether you opt to rent a car Chamorro Village. organization in the world,
or go through your hotel’s To truly experience the is- Professional Association of
concierge to secure a tour bus land’s unique Spanish heri- Dive Instructors (PADI), are
or private guide, you can’t tage all you need is a pair of available to either teach you
miss out on the island’s south walking shoes, and perhaps a how to scuba or take you on
side. With scenic moun- camera to capture the mo- guided snorkeling tours. If
tain ranges and a thriving ment. The Hagåtña Heritage you’d rather venture out on
Chamorro culture, Guam’s Walking Trail, which winds Go for a hike (also known as your own, you can do that too.
southern villages – from through 17 historic sites in a boonie stomp). Just make sure you have fins,
Santa Rita to Inarajan – of- the island’s capital, gives Find hidden waterfalls, WWII a mask, and proper knowledge
fer everything from delicious visitors an inside look at the sites, or views that will take of the marine environment
local cuisine to an inside look island’s pivotal role in WWII. your breath away. Affection- you plan to explore. Some
at our unique culture. On your way, be sure to check ately known as “boonie stomp- popular snorkeling spots aside