Bridgetown

Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados, the western most island of the Caribbean. Bridgetown is the only city on Barbados and well over half the island's residents live there. Bridgetown is the port of call for many cruise ships and is known for its duty-free shopping as much as for its more cultural and historical attractions.

Get in

Bridgetown is the hub for the island's cheap and convenient buses. Buses from the south arrive at the Bus Terminal near the city center and buses from the north and center arrive at the bus terminal near Cheapside Market to the north of city center. Note that southern buses arrive outside the terminal, but you have to go into the terminal (entrance just around the corner near the bridge) to catch departing buses.

Get around

Most of the Bridgetown sites are in easy walking distance of city center. City buses run to many of the outlaying sights, such as the Savanna Green. For sights off the main roads, such as the Malabu Rum Factory, a taxi or private car is your best option. See the Getting Around section of Barbados for more about transportation options.

See

Waterfront
Barbados History Museum
Parliament
Broad Street
Swan Street
St. Mary's Church
Cheapside Market

Eat

Lord Nelson's Pub
Bean and Bagel
Waterfront

Sleep

There are very few, if any, accommodations in Bridgetown itself. Most visitors stay either in on of the small towns on the South coast or at one of the resorts near Speightstown and Holetown on the west coast.