Things to do in Montego Bay, Saint James Parish: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

June 23, 2021 Jasper Kershner

While this Jamaican spring break favorite is great for party animals, it can also be surprisingly low key – if you want. Montego Bay has excellent duty-free shopping, vibrant nightlife, and calm waters. Browse the local handicrafts at the open-air Harbour Street market, or the "hip strip" shops of Gloucester Avenue. The underwater crevices of Widowmaker’s Cave offer an intricate diving experience. Float serenely down the Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft and let your troubles melt away under the sun.
Restaurants in Montego Bay

1. Greenwood Great House

435 Belgrade Ave, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-953-1077 [email protected] http://greenwoodgreathouse.com/
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4.5 based on 199 reviews

Greenwood Great House

Built during an era of elegance and brutality, Greenwood has retained the atmosphere of the 19th century and continues to capture the imagination of its visitors. The house was built by the Barretts of Wimpole Street London in 1800. Unique among local plantation houses, Greenwood survived unscathed during the slave rebellion of Christmas 1831. It still has most of its original furniture including the largest and rarest collection of musical instruments and books in the island.

Reviewed By Jfs3d

A devoted and highly informed guide takes you through both a well-preserved masterpiece of colonial architecture and a slice of Jamaican history. Wonderful view of Falmouth and the sea beyond.

2. Montego Bay Cultural Center

Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-971-3920 [email protected] http://www.montegobayculturalcentre.org
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Montego Bay Cultural Center

Western Jamaica's multipurpose Cultural Centre is located at the historic Sam Sharpe Square. The attraction Incorporates National Museum West which catalogs Jamaica's history and the National Gallery West which showcases the best of local modern Art, There is also a Freedom Monument memorial (dedicated to those who fought for the Country's Emancipation as well as a Gift Shop & Ol Joe Jamaican Cuisine Bistro.

Reviewed By veneishap2020 - Westmoreland Parish, Caribbean

Great curator in the art gallery up stairs,nice assistant cloey the guide , interesting pieces of art also seeing the train and other artifacts

3. St James Parish Church

Payne Street, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-952-2775
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

St James Parish Church

Reviewed By Clawboot - Rochester, United States

We visited on a Saturday and there were quite a few people in and around the Church. Lots of history and remarkable elements including the old pipe organ, very old altar and pews, ornate carvings, stained glass, and the outside cemetery. Make a contribution and say a prayer when you're there.

4. Fort Street

Fort Street, Montego Bay Jamaica
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3.5 based on 8 reviews

Fort Street

The heart of downtown Montego Bay, lined with upscale shops and fresh fruit markets.

5. Sam Sharpe Square

Montego Bay Jamaica http://www.laviejaciudad.cl/santiago/destinos/46-centro-historico-de-montego-bay
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3.5 based on 129 reviews

Sam Sharpe Square

Cobblestone square in Montego Bay named after national hero Sam Sharpe and featuring the Cage, which used to be a jail for runaway slaves.

Reviewed By Clawboot - Rochester, United States

An amazing place in the heart of Montego Bay. To see the small cage where people were imprisoned, the memorial to Sam Sharpe and the Market Square where he was hanged. Also see the hustle and bustle of the city with street vendors and shops. We came here as part of a private tour with a driver and did not feel unsafe at all. In fact, there were police at the square.

6. Hip Strip

Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-952-4777 http://www.margaritavillecaribbean.com/locations/montego-bay
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3.0 based on 823 reviews

Hip Strip

Strip malls and hotels line this busy street.

Reviewed By janeaH2804AQ

Good deals if you can barter, The hip strip is a long street so take plenty of water. We got some cracking deals for gifts for the family back home.

7. Harbour Street

Harbour Street, Montego Bay Jamaica
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3.0 based on 31 reviews

Harbour Street

This street is best known for its open-air craft market, where t-shirts, beads and handmade crafts are sold.

8. The Cage

Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay Jamaica
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2.5 based on 3 reviews

The Cage

9. Fort Montego

Montego Bay Jamaica
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2.0 based on 6 reviews

Fort Montego

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