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Grand Cayman - Historic sites


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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 160 attractions in Grand Cayman

Oldest building in the Caymans, this "castle" is now a museum.

Attraction type: Garden; Historic site; Castle; History museum; Government building; Landmark/point of interest
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East End, Grand Cayman
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 160 attractions in Grand Cayman

Offers luxuriant vegetation and over 200 species of birds.

Attraction type: Bay; Geological formation; Historic site
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Doc Polson Wreck, Grand Cayman
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 160 attractions in Grand Cayman

Shipwreck favored by divers.

Attraction type: Mysterious site; Landmark/point of interest; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #42 of 160 attractions in Grand Cayman

Notable West Side shore site.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Mysterious site; Historic site
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Oro Verde Wreck, Grand Cayman
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 160 attractions in Grand Cayman

Shipwreck favored by divers.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Mysterious site; Historic site
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Guard House, Grand Cayman

Local legend states that the site was one of the former capital’s three lines of defense against invading pirate marauders.

Attraction type: Historic site
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Erected between 1907 and 1912, it's the regular meeting site for the men of the district to discuss politics.

Attraction type: Monument; Historic site
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A slave of Spanish origin named Drummond supervised a seven foot section which led to the wall often being called "Drummonds Wall."

Attraction type: Historic site
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Gun Square, Grand Cayman

One of Bodden Town's two defense points in the 18th century.

Attraction type: Historic home; Monument
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Balboa Wreck, Grand Cayman

Shipwreck favored by curious divers.

Attraction type: Mysterious site; Landmark/point of interest; Historic site
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Ridgefield Wreck, Grand Cayman

The WW II Liberty Ship was the victim of the East End's shallow barrier reef.

Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Mysterious site
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Old Homestead, Grand Cayman

Formerly known as the West Bay Pink House, this is probably the most photographed home in Grand Cayman. The pink-and-white Caymanian cottage was built in 1912 of wattle and daub around an ironwood frame. Cheery Mac Bothwell, who grew up in the house, takes you on tours that present a nostalgic and touching look at life in Grand Cayman before the tourism and banking booms. COST: $5. Mon.-Sat. 8-5.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Historic home
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Mission House, Grand Cayman

The Mission HouseThe original home was utilized by early missionaries, teachers and by one of the oldest local families - the Watler’s. The original home destroyed in 2004 by Hurricane Ivan, has been carefully replicated. The site includes seasonal wetland, National Museum display, National Archive reading room, visitor center and gift shop. A peaceful family experience for all. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5:30pm. Reservations encouraged. Admission: Adults CI$5 / Kids CI$2.50

Attraction type: Historic site
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Clock Tower, George Town

This monument to King George V sits in downtown George Town.

Attraction type: Monument
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