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Summary
Unique Jamaica attractions include Kingston, the capital of Jamaica; the famous Dunn's River Falls, which is a fun family climb up the waterfalls; and Dolphin Cove in the beautiful resort setting of Ocho Rios. Noteworthy regular attractions include 12 golf courses and hiking the 7,000-foot-tall Blue Mountains.

Kingston
The capital of Jamaica is the largest English-speaking city south of Florida. The city is packed with shopping, dining, historical and architectural experiences including the National Heroes' Park, the George William Gordon House and Headquarters House. But the best part of Kingston is seeing and hearing the unique dress, dialect and manners of the people.

Dunn's River falls; © Caribeez.com

Dunn's River Falls
It isn't the tallest or widest falls by any means. But this premier attraction of the Caribbean draws such large and steady crowds not for the opportunity to view them, but to climb them. Visitors form a line and hold hands as they work their way up the cascading platforms of water to the top. It is conveniently near the resort area of Ocho Rios. The cost to enter the park is $10 for adults and $8 for children. Adding to the fun is the ability for cruise visitors and others to take a catamaran cruise to the park and back again.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Hope
The Hope Gardens is located on 60 acres of land in New Kingston. Highlights include the formal Botanic Garden, Sunken Gardens, Orchid House and Lily Pond. Tel: 876-927-1085; fax: 876-970-2459; Web site: http://www.ursainternational.org/hopezoo.

Green Castle Estate
One of the largest organic and orchid farms in the Caribbean covers 1,600 acres on the north coast of the island. The Tropical Study Center provides support for nearby rural communities, while the organics and orchid tour allows visitors to see the work developed at the farm. The facility combines research and eco-tourism in one location.

Bloomfield, Greenwod Great Houses
The Bloomfield house, located in Mandeville, is a 200-year-old coffee plantation with a restaurant, scenic views, and occasional concerts and art exhibits. Greenwood, located in Falmouth, is more than 200 years old and was owned by the family of the famous English poet Elizabeth Barrett-Browning. It is known as one of the best-preserved historic houses on the island.