From The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Best Nearby Sightseeing (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Barbados Andromeda Botanic Gardens (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Bathsheba  • 246-433-9384 • 246-433-9261 Distance: ~6787.835 km User Rating: 8.6 / 10         Description: ST. JOSEPH PARISH. This garden was named for Andromeda, the Greek maiden tied to a rock and sacrificed to a sea monster. Also located on rock, the specimens at this garden's six cultivated acres can be found on a cliff overlooking the rugged Atlantic Ocean. Thousands of orchids, hibiscus, ferns, begonias and palms thrive among the jagged rocks, gurgling streams and calm ponds. The flower garden is also a haven for many animals – don't be surprised to catch sight of a lizard, mongoose or monkey! Designed by renowned horticulturalist Iris Bannochie in 1954. Bajan Helicopters (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Bridgetown Heliport, Bridgetown  • 246-431-0069 Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. MICHAEL PARISH. You haven't really experienced Barbados until you've explored it from the air. These air-conditioned helicopters can accommodate parties of up to five people. View the rugged east coast with its sharp cliffs and pounding surf. Then fly over to the gentler west coast with its calm waters and soft, sandy beaches. The blues and greens of the water are much more intense from the air, so bring your camera or video recorder and capture the experience. Emancipation Memorial (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Hwy 5 and ABC Hwy St. Barnabas Roundabout, Haggatt Hall Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. MICHAEL PARISH. This inspirational statue depicts Bussa, the man who, in the early 19th century, led the first rebellion of Bajan slaves. Looking out over the cane fields outside of Bridgetown, this memorial is a sobering reminder of the island's history. Gun Hill Station (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Hwy 4 • 246-429-1358 Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. GEORGE PARISH. Visit this spot on a clear day – the views are amazing and stretch from east to west. This signal station was built in 1818 as a communication point and station for sick British soldiers. The Barbados National Trust owns and operates the station, which is one of only two such stations still in existence on the island. Be sure you examine the huge lion carved from a single rock. Captain Henry Wilkinson completed it in 1868 during his off-duty hours. The old military kitchen is now a snack bar serving refreshments, and a gift shop is available for souvenir buying. Harrison's Cave (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Hwy 2 Welchman Hall • 246-438-6640 Distance: ~6787.835 km User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: ST. THOMAS PARISH. Trams to Barbados' number one tourist attraction fill quickly, so you're encouraged to make advance reservations. Throughout the one-hour tour, visitors remain comfortably seated while motoring through caverns filled with gurgling streams, cascading waterfalls and amazing snow white, pear-shaped stalactites. If you wish to view rock formations first-hand, you're invited to disembark at the Cascade Pool and in the Rotunda Room. A cafe and gift shop are on site. Highland Adventure Centre Tours (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Canefield St Thomas, Bridgetown  W.1. • 246-431-8928 Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. THOMAS PARISH. This center offers hiking and mountain biking tours that allow you to experience the beauty and history of Barbados first-hand. Tour cane fields and old plantations and view the rugged Atlantic coast. Fees include hotel transport, a professional guide, use of bikes, and free refreshments. Morgan Lewis Mill (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Hwy 2 Farley Hill • 246-422-9213 • 246-422-7429 Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST ANDREW PARISH. This is the best-preserved mill in the entire Caribbean. Dutch-style mills of this type began replacing less efficient cattle-powered mills around 1798. The Morgan Lewis mill was able to extract up to 65% of sugar found in the cane. Photos and sugar-manufacturing antiques, such as yokes and ladles, are on display. Be sure to climb to the top of the mill for an excellent, panoramic view. National Heroes Square (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) between Parliament and Careenage, Bridgetown Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. MICHAEL PARISH. This square, renamed in 1999, was originally called Trafalgar Square. Its location marks the center of Bridgetown. A statue of Lord Horatio Nelson predates London's statue of the same man by 27 years. The square is also home to a war memorial and a fountain celebrating the 1865 advent of running water on the island. Sunbury Plantation House (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing)  • 246-423-6270 Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. PHILIP PARISH. A fire in 1995 destroyed all of Sunbury Plantation except the thick stone outer walls. However, the 300-year old home has been fully restored to its previous splendor and is the only great house in Barbados with all rooms open for viewing. This museum provides a glimpse of life on an 18th- or 19th-century Bajan sugar plantation. Period furnishings and old prints decorate the interior, and old carriages and agricultural vehicles provide a glimpse of working life. Once a week or so, the Courtyard restaurant opens for a lovely candlelight dinner served on a 200-year old mahogany table – call ahead for times and reservations. The Parliament (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Bridgetown  • 246-426-5331 Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. MICHAEL PARISH. The Barbadian government is the third oldest in the entire British Commonwealth. This massive Gothic building, erected in 1874 to house the Senate and House of Assembly, is made of local coral limestone. A series of stained glass windows depicts British kings and queens and biblical quotations. An observation deck is available for visitors to witness the action; call to find out the day and time of the next session. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.