Top Things to do in Kingston
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Kingston, Kingston Parish
Far from the north coast resort towns, Kingston is Jamaica at its most authentic, a sprawling city of contrasts spread between the east coast and the Blue Mountains. Kingston's diversity is reflected in its disparate neighborhoods, from the wealthy northern suburbs to the less affluent downtown. Travelers can discover the spirit of One Love at the Bob Marley Museum, or sample delicious ice cream at Devon House. Nearby, the former capital of Spanish Town offers insight into the area's history.
Restaurants in Kingston
1. The Synagogue
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Devon House
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4.5 based on 1,098 reviews
The 19th century home of George Stiebel, the first black millionaire in the Caribbean, Devon House presents a unique and extraordinary opportunity for multiple experiences in a center of excellence in the city of Kingston, Jamaica. It combines heritage, park facilities, restaurants and shopping for the best of what is authentically Jamaican. Here, the arts, education and entertainment co-exist to give Jamaicans and Tourists alike a space that appeals to all senses.
Reviewed By traveller19622015 - Toronto, Canada
This ia a must have every time I go to Jamaica. I enjoy the mango, coconut and rum and raisin ice cream.
3. Bob Marley Museum
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4.5 based on 1,408 reviews
The world-famous reggae star's home, displaying Marley's guitar and other artifacts.
Reviewed By Allen1307 - Rugby, United Kingdom
I visited the Bob Marley Museum today anybody who visits Jamaica must see this museum It was Bob’s house in Kingston, his recording studio, where he played football, where he rehearsed, and where he hung out. It’s also where unidentified gunmen tried to assassinate him - you can still see the bullet holes. Our Tour guide was great very informative and friendly.
4. Port Royal
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4.0 based on 359 reviews
Old pirate haunt, notorious in its day for residents' sticky fingers and loose morals, now being renovated into a major tourist attraction.
Reviewed By patron2929 - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Of Captain Morgan fame, today, Port Royal is known to post-medieval archaeologists as the "City that Sank". it the most important underwater archaeological site in the western hemisphere, yielding 16th–and-17th-century artefacts. Several 17th and early 18th century pirate ships sank within Kingston Harbour and are being carefully harvested, under controlled conditions, by various teams of archaeologists. Many of these are displayed in the museum when it is open! The fort area is very interesting. A few bars and restaurants abound for a break.
5. Fort Charles
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4.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By RobinH955 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We got a tour out here as it is about 45 mins to 1 hour journey from Kingston past the international airport. This was a fort built by the English to protect port royal harbour(the only one left of five). The local Jamaica heritage guide was born and brought up here so knows the fort from being a child and has many stories to tell . There is a small but well presented maritime museum in the courtyard which contains relics retrieved from the sea following the 17th century earthquake and tsunami that destroyed a large part of what was the pirate capital of the Caribbean. During the 18th century the port became the royal navy command for the west indies and Nelson spent 30 months here. The guide also takes you to the giddy house which was an artillery store which subsided during the 1907 earthquake and now sits at an angle. the guide also showed us how to pick ripe almonds from the trees that grew in the courtyard which were delicious. The guide also sells a guidebook to the maritime museum for about 1000j$ . The fort makes a good site for photographs/cannons, parapets etc. An excellent trip and worth the effort.
6. Fort Morgan
7. Fort Walker
8. Fort Rupert
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3.5 based on 4 reviews
