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Kingston Activities, Attractions, Tours
- Blue Mountains
- Bob Marley Museum
- Castleton Botanical Gardens.
A3 north of Kingston
Hours: 9-5 daily
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These longtime gardens feature many native species, as well as some that have been introduced. For the price of a tip, you can enjoy a guided tour of the extensive collection; you’ll also see plenty of birdlife here.
- Caymanas Park Race Trace. Gregory Park
. The track is a favorite with locals and visitors who get their kicks from exciting horseraces. There is a dress code for races.
- Devon House
- Hope Botanical Gardens and Zoo.Hope Road, next to the University of the West Indies Mona campus
. This 50-acre getaway is the largest botanical garden in the West Indies. The small zoo features Caribbean wildlife. The site was originally the Hope Estate, founded by Richard Hope, an English army officer, in the mid-1600s. Featured exhibits include orchid gardens, cacti gardens and Palm Avenue, which displays sago palms. It’s a pleasant spot to spend an hour or so.
- National Gallery
- National Stadium
- Port Royal
- Royal Botanical Gardens at Hope. Hope Road
. These gardens were donated by the Hope family. Spanning 50 acres, the gardens are filled with tropical plants and trees, most labeled.
Attractions Near Kingston: From historic Spanish Town to a haunted bridge, you'll find several good day trips in the Kingston area.
Diving
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