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Unique Barbados attractions include the Flower Forest that combines a botanical garden and nature trail; Andromeda Natural Gardens, with six acres of tropical plants and flowers; and Harrison's Cave, which includes underground streams and a 40-foot waterfall. Flower Forest
The Flower Forest has more than 50 acres of flowers, trails, monkeys, birds and other plants and animals. The forest is open seven days a week and has an entrance fee of $7 U.S. It is located close to Harrison's Cave below. Andromeda Natural Gardens
The gardens managed by the Barbados National Trust cover six acres and have orchids, palms, ferns, heliconia, hibiscus, bougainvillea, begonias and cacti. In addition to the flora and fauna, the garden has a stream with pools and waterfalls.  | | Harrison's Cave; © Caribeez.com, BigStockPhoto.com |
Harrison's Cave
Harrisons Cave is a stream cave system that carries water and is more than 2.3 kilometers long. The largest cave in the system is 50 feet high. The system was discovered in the 1700s, mapped in 1974 and opened to the public in 1981. It is open seven days a week with the first tour at 9 a.m. and the last one at 4 p.m. Fees are $40 in Barbados Dollars per adult and $20 for children, which is about $20 and $10 U.S. apiece. Web site: http://www.harrisonscave.com/home.php
Baobad Trees
Two mature Baobad trees live on Barbados, with the one in Queen's Park in Bridgetown measuring more than 51 feet wide. They reportedly were brought to the island from Guinea in Africa around 1738, making them about 270 years old. Jacobean Mansions
Barbados has two of the three remaining Jacobean Mansions known to be left in the Western Hemisphere. St. Nicholas Abbey in St. Peter and Drax Hall in St. George were built in the 1650s and display the distinct Jacobean style of curved Dutch gables, chimney stacks and coral stone finials. They also have a Chinese Chippendale staircase, antiques and fine china. Ocean Park
Ocean Park is a marine aquarium with 26 exhibits including freshwater falls and ponds, a ray pool, living reef and touch pool. Other attractions include miniature golf and educational programs. It is open summers 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and winters every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The location is Balls, Christ Church, about six minutes from the Grantley Adams International Airport. Tickets are $17.50 U.S. for adults, $10 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for children under 4. Book online to get a 20 percent discount at http://www.oceanparkbarbados.com/ocean-park/ |
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