Oistins Fish Market is a famous open-air market in Barbados, best known for its vibrant Friday night Fish Fry, a lively festival with grilled seafood like mahi-mahi, marlin, and flying fish, plus chicken and pork, served with local sides like macaroni pie. It's a popular spot for both tourists and locals to enjoy fresh, grilled fish in a festive atmosphere with music, drinks, and local crafts.
Whether you’re shopping for a treasured piece of Barbadian craft or on the look out for a taste of Barbadian cuisine, the Pelican Craft Centre is worthy of a visit! The Centre is a modern facility, the largest of its kind in the Caribbean, dedicated to local arts and crafts. The Centre consists of 25 retail shops, 14 workshops, a gallery and annex, a wine bar and bistro, a restaurant and an impressive artist wall.
Visit the Iconic Mount Gay Rum Distillery in Barbados while you’re on the island and Mount Gay Visitors’ Centre — home to the world’s oldest continually operating rum distillery! Established in 1703, Mount Gay is where Barbados helped pioneer the art of rum making and remains a proud symbol of the island’s rich heritage.
Here you can find The Boatyard Bar and Restaurant surrounded by white sandy beaches and turquoise water, making it a popular beachfront destination with its great food and refreshing paradise inspired cocktails. Onsite amenities also include chairs & umbrellas, iceberg, ocean trampoline, dive platform, Free Fall Xtreme, rope swing, beach volleyball, fresh water showers, restrooms & changing facilities, sports tvs & FREE wifi, Swim with turtles and explore the shipwreck on our 45 minute snorkeling tour.
Where Barbados’ Story Lives Above & Below Ground carved over centuries in pure coral limestone. Harrison’s Cave is a national treasure that reveals the island’s true beginnings. Today, this natural wonder has grown into Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park—a full day of culture, exploration, and adrenaline.
The Careenage is the natural harbor that runs from the Caribbean Sea to the center of Bridgetown Barbados. It is currently used as a marina for luxury yachts and excursion boats. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk or can catch a lunch or dinner cruise from the harbor.
George Washington House in Bridgetown, Barbados is an 18th century mansion where George Washington and his half-brother Lawrence Washington lived in 1751 while Lawrence attempted to recover from tuberculosis. The House, the gardens and the Garrison Tunnels are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site which also includes The Garrison. Open everyday from 9am-4pm. $20 for Adults!
Located in Barbados' UNESCO World Heritage Property of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, the galleries of the Barbados Museum & Historical Society are housed in 19th-century military prison buildings and reveal the island's rich natural, social and military history. With extensive galleries and a dedicated Library, the Barbados Museum & Historical Society is not only the foremost authority on the historical record of Barbados, but also an educator and a champion of the cultural heritage of our island.