Despite being the most expensive country in the world to live. Bermuda is full of must do things that are free. Especially if you love history and enjoy learning new things, Bermuda with not disappoint. With 90 forts around the island showcasing old canons and historical forts at times it feels like time traveling.
Visit the town of St. George’s
The best way see St. Georges is by renting an e-bike or join a tour from Pedego Bermuda.
St. George’s is the quaintest area in all of Bermuda. Filled with some of the oldest buildings on island and painted with pastels.
The Unfinished Church is a beautiful location, with a sad history, and is a UNESCO world heritage site.
It’s the popular locations for weddings. Easy to visit and close to St. Catherine’s and Alexandra’s Battery.
You will find another UNESCO site at St. Catherine’s. It also serves as an informative museum.
Fort St. Catherine’s and Museum
Are you a history lover?
If yes, the forts are a must. From east to west there 90 different forts to discover. Fort St. Catherine’s is a great fort to start with as it has a museum to explore and learn.
There are many free forts such as: Scaur Hill Fort, Fort Hamilton, Alexandra Battery, Devonshire Fort, Ferry Island Fort and Burnt Point Fort, Fort Cunningham, Fort People, Fort William, Gates Fort, King’s Castle, Martello Tower, and St. David’s Battery.
Explore the Caves in Bermuda
Blue Hole Hill
(Free) is such an amazing spot! It can be a little tough to find without a local. Coming from the airport, it is on your left side as soon as you cross over the bridge aka The Causeway. If you hit Swizzle Inn, you’ve gone too far.
Cathedral Cave
(Free) is located on Grotto Bay Resort property. After you park, turn and face the building and then walk on the left side. In a two minute walk you will see a small warning sign, that is the cave entrance.
Crystal and Fantasy Cave
A guided tour of both crystal and fantasy cave is the best way to learn about the history of the caves, how they . Make sure to get a fish sandwich at Cafe Ole after.
Bermuda Aquarium + Zoo
Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo is no ordinary place. Yes, it is full of fish and animals but, it is much more. Not only is it a place to visit animals, but they also offer classes, camps, and field trips for children. Each year they aid countless science research projects, ocean conservation projects, internships and scholarships for college students and more.
Fun fact: In 2026, the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo will turn 100 years old. Making it one of the oldest aquariums in the world!
Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
Along with Bermuda’s famous pink sand beaches, Spittal Pond also shows off an intense pink body of water once a year. This is caused by a seasonal bloom of billions microscopic phytoplankton cells. When the waters are warm and specific nutrients are enriched, they reproduce rapidly gifting visitors and residents with an amazing sight.
Gibbs Lighthouse
It took a bit of time and argument for the lighthouse to be installed. The concerning factor were: who will pay for it, who will make it, and who will build it?
Bermudians knew how to navigate their own waters, surely they should not have to pay for it. There was a shortage of steel at the time. So, Gibbs lighthouse was build in London and shipped to Bermuda in pieces and then assembled by convicts. It is the second lighthouse to ever be made out of cast iron and it is the tallest cast iron lighthouse in the world.
Royal Navy Dockyard
Royal Naval Dockyard is a special place. It is home to the National Museum, The Commissioners House, and even an area dedicated to dolphin training. This was not on my list of places to visit, but my friend wanted to go and we ended up spending several hours exploring and reading about the real and raw history.
The Commissioners House
As you walk around outside the house you can find old bunkers, cannons, and bullets. Inside the house, you will learn much of the real and raw history. To be honest, I learned more here about history than any formal education.
The Middle Passage
A few newspaper ads
The Mural
If you are not into reading, you can find a beautiful, giant, raw painting of Bermuda’s history. To date, the best mural I have ever witnessed.
My first solo international trip was to Bermuda. Each year, I return for a few months to see friends, many who are now family.
With each trip back to Bermuda, I will continue to update and share more information here for you.
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