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Top Things To See
Seven Mile Beach
The turquoise waters of Grand Cayman's West Bay are backed by the long, sandy Seven Mile Beach, and, while this is the main tourist centre and highly developed, this glorious stretch of coast retains its idyllic charms. George Town The islands' capital and main port is an attractive place to explore, and the pretty harbour front is lined with traditional Caymanian buildings that look like gingerbread houses. Hell Go to Hell and back - literally. The peculiar rock formations of this area of Grand Cayman have evolved from shells and corals solidified by salt and lime deposits. A close examination reveals petrified forms of sea life that could be up to 20 million years old. National Museum Learn the history of the islands in The Cayman Islands National Museum (www.museum.ky), George Town, where there are interactive exhibits and a good shop. National Gallery Local, American and British art is on display at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, George Town (www.nationalgallery.org.ky). Pedro St James This early 19th century plantation great house (www.pedrostjames.ky) and is set in beautiful grounds by the sea in Savannah. The oldest building in the Cayman Islands, it was the site of the 1831 proclamation ending slavery in the islands. Boatswain's Beach Boatswain's Beach in West Bay (www.boatswainsbeach.ky) is a commercial turtle farm where visitors can watch sea turtles at various stages of their development. There's also an artificial predator reef, a snorkelling lagoon, an aviary, and a cultural centre. Cayman Brac caves The Bluff that runs along the centre of Cayman Brac is riddled with caves, many of them with tales to tell about the islanders who have sheltered there during hurricanes. See Contact Addresses for further tourist information. |
