Top Things to Do in Kingston" Kingston, Jamaica's Capital, Is the Perfect Place to Jump-Start Your Island Experience

"Top Things To Do in Kingston" Kingston, Jamaica's capital, is the perfect place to jump-start your island experience. Set between soaring mountains and azure seas, Kingston

offers everything from nightlife, to culture, adventure and history. Its shimmering beaches and countryside are sure to leave one enchanted.

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Montagnes Bleues "Jamaica's Pride"

Jamaica's longest mountain range ascends high above lush plantain groves and the four parishes that skirt its foothills – Portland, St. Thomas, St. Mary and St. Andrew. The summit of Blue Mountain Peak forms the topmost crest of the titular mountain range, towering at an altitude of 2256 meters (7402 feet) above the range's smaller peaks. Thick swirls of by Wolmadrian clouds descend to meet the mountains from their heavenly realm, shrouding the mountain range in a blue color gradient that lends it its poetic title. The mountains represent one of the oldest features of the Jamaican landscape, having risen from the folds of the earth somewhere during the Cretaceous Period nearly 65 million years ago. Today, its verdant slopes are home to the world's second-largest butterfly and a wealth of endemic flora that carpets its sides in cheerful bloom. The mountains also contribute a great deal to Jamaica's famous coffee economy. The widely marketed Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is cultivated on the mountain's middle reaches, while its topmost reaches are cloaked in overgrown woodlands.

Blue Mountains, Kingston

Port Royal "New World Pirate Capital"

As the pirate capital of the New World, Port Royal was labeled as 'The wickedest city in Christendom'. The bustling city sank beneath the waves during the devastating earthquake of 1692 but left just enough evidence to tell its story. Silent cannons still keep watch over Fort Charles as they did under the command of Admiral Lord Nelson. An array of precious by Raychristofer artifacts have been recovered since the incident and are displayed in the Port Royal Archaeological and Historical Museum. Today, tourists flock here from all over the globe to witness the remnants of a bygone era that only lives on through Hollywood flocks and fiction novels.

+1 876 929 9200 Port Royal, Kingston

Bob Marley Museum

"Former Home Of The Legend"

The museum is situated on the site of the legendary musician's home, which he purchased in 1975. This house, featuring 19th-century architecture, was Marley's home until his death in 1981. It was converted into a museum six years later. The main museum displays Marley's personal treasures. The property also features a well-equipped 80-seat by Dubdem • Música • Design theater, a gallery, and a gift shop selling T-shirts, posters and CDs. • Cultura

+1 876 927 9152 www.bobmarley-foundatio marleyfoundation@cwjama 56 Hope Road, Kingston n.com/museum.html ica.com Devon House "19th-century Landmark"

This classic 19th-century mansion captures Jamaica's architectural past. Nestled between towering palm trees overlooking a fountain, the restored landmark stands out prominently amidst the urban backdrop of Kingston. Furnished with antique furniture, carpets, paintings and drapes, the house immerses visitors in colonial charm. The adjoining courtyard has craft and by Joao Xavier souvenir shops, a restaurant and an ice cream shop that specializes in exotic Jamaican fruit flavors. This Garden/Great House is truly an idyllic treasure. Home to Jamaican millionaire George Stiebel, Devon House is National Heritage Site.

+1 876 926 0815 www.devonhousejamaica. [email protected] 26 Hope Road, Kingston com/ om

Lime Cay

"A Popular Beach"

This offshore island lies south of the mainland and is a popular spot with the local yachtsmen. With its beautiful white sand beach and crystal clear waters, it has also become a popular destination for group outings. Whether you're skinny-dipping, swimming or just lazing on the beach, a by The original uploader was day spent on the cay is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. Gmanacsa at English Wikipedia. +1 876 967 8075 Lime Cay, Kingston

Fort Charles "Protecting the Port"

The sign at Fort Charles' entrance reads, "In this place dwelt Horatio Nelson. You who tread his footprints remember his glory." Nelson kept the watch here from 1779-1780. Those were the days when the British Royal Navy toasted at sunset and to their Queen, raising their 'tott' of rum high and chanting in unison, "To wives and lovers, may they never meet!" Take by Raychristofer a guided tour of Fort Charles and you'll be treated to historic finds from its fortification days-cannonballs, artillery and the like. From here enjoy viewing the Blue Mountains on one side and the azure sea on the other.

+1 876 967 8438 www.jnht.com [email protected] Fort Charles, Port Royal

National Heroes Park

"Remembering Heroes"

This park is dedicated to the memory of Jamaica's national heroes. It is the final resting place of those most prominent Jamaicans who have made significant contributions to the country's development. Royalty, national and international leaders often visit to lay wreaths at the tombs. The accompanying expanse of open space, interrupted only by plants and by Official White House Photo flowers, is a relaxing interlude in a city that is fast becoming a concrete by Amanda Lucidon jungle. There is always an honor guard of the Jamaica Defense Force in the park.

+1 876 952 9200 National Heroes Park, Kingston Emancipation Park "Symbol Of Hope and Freedom"

Emancipation Park is characterized by well-paved pathways, tropical plants and flower beds. Walkers and joggers head here in the morning to exercise on the jogging tracks, while the dewy green lawns sparkle under the glow of golden incandescent lights at night. This park was built as a symbol of liberation and its highlight is the large, albeit controversial, by Gwyneth Davidson sculpture Redemption Song at the park entrance. This 3.35-meter (11-foot) sculpture has two statues made of bronze. They represent a nude female and a nude male figure looking up at the sky in hope of emancipation. The park is a popular venue for concerts, performances, exhibitions and other large-scale events.

+1 876 926 6312 www.emancipationpark.or [email protected] Oxford Road and Knutsford g.jm/ Boulevard, Kingston 5, Kingston

National Gallery of Jamaica

"Island's largest gallery"

Since its inception in 1974, the National Gallery of Jamaica has been the representative and preserver of Jamaican art. First established in #Devon House, it moved to its present location after eight years. There are eight permanent exhibitions, including a pre-20th-century collection of historical artifacts that can be traced back to before the 1400s. There is by Darya Tryfanava on also an international collection containing works from various countries. Unsplash

+1 876 922 1561 www.instituteofjamaica.org.jm/ 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston

Sabina Park "Set for Cricket"

Visitors come to Jamaica for world-class cricket matches at Sabina Park. The contrast of men in white playing on the vibrant greenery of the fields is a picture-perfect sight. By the time you've experienced a match, you will have the entire lingo down. You'll toss around terms like "bowlers and fielders," and "silly mid-ons". You'll come to understand what "short leg", by Alexas_Fotos and "long leg", mean, and you'll witness first-hand some of the more gentlemanly aspects of the game.

+1 876 967 0322 www.cricketjamaica.org/ 24 South Camp Road, Kingston

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