Barbados Must-see Attractions 

 

Barbados offers a whole lot of places to visit and things to see. There is a bit of something here for everyone. Whether you are after natural, historical or even political scenes you will find Barbados tourists attractions for it. Here’s a list of eight places that you should definitely check out.

 

Many travellers have often said that these destinations are best combined with some luxury accommodation in a Barbados all inclusive resort 

  

 

1.    Brighton Farmer’s Market - if you have a penchant for learning about culture and people, then this is one of the best places to do it. This open air market that is held on Saturday mornings at the Brighton Plantation will offer you a wide variety of fresh produce. You can also enjoy a cup of fresh coffee and croissants as well as gourmet delicatessen and craft items. 

 

2.    Three Houses - Barbados tourist attractions offer you a great chance to be one with nature in this parkland area. You can take a dip, walk around, and have a picnic in this area. The Three House facility offers you a place where you can freshen up. 

 

3.    George Washington House - the first president of the United States stayed in Barbados for a short period of time with his half-brother Lawrence. Walk through the same historic house that he stayed in. The house has been completely resorted to look the way that it did many years ago. 

 

4.    Four Square Rum Distillery Park - among the oldest rum distilleries in the world is another popular Barbados tourist attraction. Laid in 8 acres of land in St. Philip its surrounding areas have been carefully landscaped. You can take a guided tour of the factory and learn about the entire process of making rum from the past to the present. 

 

5.    Sugar Museum- situated in the ST. James parish is a museum where you can learn all about sugar. Find out about its history which plays a very important role in the lives of the Barbadians. A guided tour is offered where you can view the antique machinery once used as well as the working machinery that is used today. 

 

6.    Jewish Synagogue - this is something that you can visit even if you do not share the same faith. Found in the Bridgetown which is the capital of Barbados it is one of the oldest synagogues in the world. The original synagogue was destroyed in 1831 due to a hurricane but it was rebuilt in the same site in 1833. 

 

7.    Sunbury Plantation House - the parish of St. Phillip which is on the south east coast is home to this. This historic home built in 1660 is where stories of slave rebellion took place. It has been damaged twice because of these rebellions and a fire. Today the house looks just as it did in its glory days after having been restored.  

 

8.    Farley Hill National Park - you will find this tourist attraction in the Parish of St. Andrew. Consisting of a forest of mahogany trees on top of a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean it is truly a beautiful sight. In its earlier days it was the residence for stately mansions. Eventually destroyed by a fire the walls of the mansion now serve as a stage when festivals are held in this place. Definitely worth a visit. 

 

These are really some of the many places that you can see. The simple fact is that Barbados is heaven on earth for tourists.

 

 

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