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85°F 29°C
77°F 25°C
Jul
85°F 29°C
76°F 24°C
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86°F 30°C
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85°F 29°C
77°F 25°C
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85°F 29°C
76°F 24°C
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83°F 28°C
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Antigua Clays, Saint Philip
Antigua Clays
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Ranked #1 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Antigua Clays International Shooting School: a newly built Shooting Ground on the edge of Potworks Dam Resevoir. Our... more » Owner description: Antigua Clays International Shooting School: a newly built Shooting Ground on the edge of Potworks Dam Resevoir. Our 30-acre site set in the lush Antiguan surroundings encompasses a fantastic array of shooting stations, each with varying difficulty. Tuition is available when requested. We supply shotguns of different sizes and gauges so rest assured a good gun fit will follow. We encourage beginners to try this exhilarating sport however we cater for all abilities. So come along and visit us..... We are sure you will have a blast ! « less
Attraction type  Sports Camps/ Clinics
Valley Church Beach, Jolly Harbour
Valley Church Beach
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Ranked #2 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Stingray City
Stingray City
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Ranked #3 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Runaway Beach
Runaway Beach
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Ranked #4 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

Runaway Beach is a beautiful little beach a few miles away from the cruise ship terminal.Take a taxi (which cost about $10 for two people) to Runaway beach. This is like a mini... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Shirley Heights, Nelson's Dockyard National Park
Shirley Heights
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Ranked #5 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 93 reviews
Hills overlooking the Dockyard on the east, named after the governor who built the fortifications.
Attraction type  Lookouts; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Galley Beach, St. John's
Galley Beach
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Ranked #6 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Half Moon Bay, East Coast
Half Moon Bay
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Ranked #7 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Catch some rays while watching the surf at this beautiful pink sand beach.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Devil's Bridge, East Coast
Devil's Bridge
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Ranked #8 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Owner description: Limestone arches formed by seawater erosion, this natural landmark is rumored to have been the site of mass suicides of... more » Owner description: Limestone arches formed by seawater erosion, this natural landmark is rumored to have been the site of mass suicides of slaves during slavery times. « less
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Fort Barrington, St. John's
Fort Barrington
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Ranked #9 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
British fort looming dramatically over the shoreline, built in 1779 to protect the British island from the French.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Hawksbill Bay
Hawksbill Bay
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Ranked #10 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Pillars of Hercules, English Harbour
Pillars of Hercules
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Ranked #11 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour
Nelson's Dockyard
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Ranked #12 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Hell's Gate
Hell's Gate
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Ranked #13 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations; Islands
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Dickenson Bay
Dickenson Bay
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Ranked #14 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches; Bodies of Water; Dance Club/ Discos; Game/ Entertainment Centres; Tours
Distance  5.6 miles from city centre
Harmony Hall, St. John's
Harmony Hall
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Ranked #15 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Soak in some culture at this art gallery featuring the work of Caribbean artists.
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Lookouts
Redcliffe Quay, St. John's
Redcliffe Quay
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Ranked #16 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Former slave compound, now a shopping district with some of the finest stores and restaurants on the island.
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Architectural Buildings; Shopping centres
Fig Tree Drive
Fig Tree Drive
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Ranked #17 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Betty's Hope, St. John's
Betty's Hope
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Ranked #18 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
3.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Sugar plantation established in 1674 and preserved as a monument to the slaves whose labor it exploited.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Barbuda Express - Day Tour, St. John's
Barbuda Express - Day Tour
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Ranked #19 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Tours; Ferries/ Boats
Long Bay, East Coast
Long Bay
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Ranked #20 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: On the far-eastern coast, you'll find coral reefs in water so shallow that you can actually walk out to them. Along the beach... more » Owner description: On the far-eastern coast, you'll find coral reefs in water so shallow that you can actually walk out to them. Along the beach are the Long Bay Hotel and the rambling Allegro Resort Pineapple Beach. « less
Attraction type  Beaches; Bodies of Water
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Darkwood Beach
Darkwood Beach
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Ranked #21 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
An excellent beach for snorkelling and beachcombing.
Attraction type  Beaches
Heritage Quay, St. John's
Heritage Quay
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Ranked #22 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
3.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Duty-free shopping abounds at this seaside mall.
Attraction type  Shopping centres; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, St. John's
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Ranked #23 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
3.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Before exploring the island, stop at this museum and update your knowledge of the history of the Caribbean.
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Historic Nelson Dockyard, English Harbour
Historic Nelson Dockyard
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Ranked #24 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
3.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Mosquito Cove Beach, St. John's
Ranked #25 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Beaches
Miguel's Holiday Adventure, St. John's
Miguel's Holiday Adventure
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Ranked #26 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Fort James, St. John's
Fort James
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Ranked #27 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
3.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
British fort built in the 17th century to protect the entrance of St. John's harbor.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Sea Wolf Diving School, Antigua, English Harbour
Sea Wolf Diving School, Antigua
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Ranked #28 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Sea Wolf offers training from novice through to Instructor level (Padi, SDI and NAUI) along with an extensive range of diving... more » Owner description: Sea Wolf offers training from novice through to Instructor level (Padi, SDI and NAUI) along with an extensive range of diving specialties. Owner Bryan Cunningham is a PADI IDC Instructor Trainer, with over 700 certifications and 12 years teaching experience. We offer childcare and activities led by a qualified teacher whilst you dive along with equipment rental and sales. Pick ups and after hours instruction available. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Sports Camps/ Clinics
Jabberwock Beach, St. John's
Jabberwock Beach
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Ranked #29 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
One of the first beaches where kite surfacing was introduced on the island.
Attraction type  Beaches
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
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Ranked #30 of 60 Attractions in Antigua
5 of 5 stars 1 review
An architectural masterpiece in the tiny town of Parham, featuring a ribbed wooden ceiling and stucco walls.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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