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Attractions
Want to teach your kids about tropical marine life? How about music history? Search below to discover all the unique attractions Jamaica has to offer.
Sitting on 11 lush acres in the capital city, the stately Devon House mansion was the home of Jamaica’s first black millionaire, George Stiebel. Built in 1891, on what was originally a 51 acre property known as Devon Pen, Devon House is a national landmark and heritage site. Its manicured lawns and sprawling grounds make it a popular recreational spot. > Learn More
| Bellefield Great House captures the essence of Jamaica’s plantation-rich history: expansive views, tropical gardens, and an unforgettable mansion replete with antique furnishings and classic family heirlooms. This exciting explosion of “island life” is located on the privately owned Barnett Estate. Visitors are transported back in time as they explore the 300-year old great house and enjoy the breathtaking view of the 3,000acre estate. After which they are treated with a sample of freshly-pressed cane juice, age-old rums, spicy “jerk” chicken and coconut milk. > Learn More
| Bloomfield Great House is a 200-year-old Georgian-style coffee plantation main house built many years before the town of Mandeville was formed in 1838. It was renovated in 1997 by a Jamaican family and an Australian son-in-law, and now houses a fine dining restaurant offering a spectacular view of Mandeville, and the occasional art exhibition and live music concert. Delight in Bloomfield's scrumptious international and Jamaican cuisine ... linger a while over a cold draught Red Stripe beer, or choose from a good selection of wines. > Learn More
| This working plantation nestled in the foothills of the Catadupa mountains provides
a breathtaking and panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. The plantation invites visitors to journey into the majestic mountainous country where lush vegetation, wild flowers surrounds trickling waterfalls. Visitors can Capture the flavour of Jamaica while strolling through this
tropical paradise. Sample exotic and delicious fruits and drinks made from them. This highly interesting and enjoyable tour includes a delicious barbequed lunch, served with world famous Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee. > Learn More
| “Uptown” meets “downtown” in the constantly entertaining and lively road junction that is Half-Way-Tree. The capital of the parish of St Andrew, Half-Way-Tree is the unofficial marker of the divide between the urban, inner-city commercial areas of downtown Kingston, and the quieter, residential suburban communities of St. Andrew. Surrounded by schools, offices, stores, banks and other commercial interests, Half-Way-Tree is a shopper’s paradise, since everything imaginable can be bought there. > Learn More
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Hanover Parish Library:
The Hanover Parish Library foundation stone was laid by the first British High Commissioner to an Independent Jamaica; the fountain was dedicated by the first Jamaican Governor-General and it was officially opened in March 1964 by the first Prime Minister of an independent Jamaica.
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