Attractions
Grand Cayman
Trust House
Headquarters of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. Trust retail products on sale, information sheets on environmental and historical topics and walking tour booklets on Cayman's historic districts available.
Free entry - please stop by!
Bodden Town Guardhouse Park, Bodden Town
Located at the entrance to Bodden Town, Cayman's first capital, the site commemorates one of the posts used for military purposes over 150 years ago.
Free entry
Dr. Roy's Ironshore Historic Site
The 'Ironshore' across from the former homesite of the late Dr. Roy McTaggart overlooks historic George Town Harbour. It is the perfect place for watching the sunset. Interpretive signage on site. East End Light House Park, Gorling Bluff, East End. Site of Cayman's first lighthouse. Scenic Views from the top.
Free entry
Fort George, corner of Harbour Drive and Fort Street, George Town
Ruins of an 18th century fort, one of the oldest structures in Cayman.
Free entry
Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary, Spots Newlands
Over a quarter of all bird species native to the Cayman Islands have been observed in this small-protected area. Dawn and dusk are the best times for birdwatching from the observation blind.
Free Entry
Heritage Beach, East End
Small public recreational beach; ideal picnic site.
Free entry
Old Savannah School House, Savannah
First historic building restoration to be completed by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. A fine example of a one-room schoolhouse, which was common in Cayman from the late 1930's to the early 1950's. On display inside are documents and original artifacts donated by former pupils.
Free entry by appointment only (345) 949-0121
Watler's Cemetery, Old Prospect Road
Traditional Caymanian family graveyard, with unusual house-shaped grave markers.
Free entry
Mastic Reserve and Trail, Frank Sound Road, North Side
The Mastic Reserve is a centre of biodiversity and unique species for Grand Cayman. It harbours rare and endangered trees, shrubs and herbs in an area which encompasses a transition from mangrove wetland to two million old, high, dry rocky forest. As part of the management of the Mastic Reserve the Trust has re-opened a traditional footpath, the Mastic Trail, which links North side with the coast.
For a guided tour call (345)-945-6588 for reservations and prices
Mission House, Bodden Town
One of Cayman's oldest known dwellings, built in a unique setting of dry and wet lands, the Mission House is closely linked to the development and influence of religion in the Cayman Island, as well as traditional building techniques.
Currently under restoration but may be open for research purposes by appointment only. (345) 949-0121
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Frank Sound Road, North Side
A woodland trail allows visitors to explore the islands natural habitats. Home to a variety of native wildlife, the Park is also the centre for the Trusts endangered Grand Cayman Blue Iguana breeding programme.
10% off entry fee for members.
Beaches
All beaches in Grand Cayman are public.
Black Pearl Skate and Surf Park
Skate park with surf machine.
Blow Holes
Offers great photographic opportunities.
Boatswain's Beach
One of Grand Cayman's most popular attractions.
Butterfly Farm
Butterflies roam free amongst tropical gardens.
Cayman Islands National Museum
Learn about the history of the Cayman Islands.
Hell
Unusual rock formations.
Mastic Trail
Trail passing through a variety of natural habitats.
Pedro St James Castle
The oldest stone structure in the Cayman Islands.
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
One of the island's best, but least visited attractions.
Rum Point
Beach retreat with plenty of facilities.
Stingray City
'The world's best 12-foot dive'.
Cayman Brac
Brac Parrot Reserve
Extending over 180 acres of woodland on Cayman Brac's Bluff, the Reserve is an important breeding habitat for the Cayman Brac Parrot. The Bight Road, a traditional footpath across the Bluff, forms part of a nature trail. Please note that several other traditional trails on the Bluff are also open for hiking and bird watching.
Free entry
The Splits
These deep natural splits in the rock provide one of the few year-round sources of water to birds and animals in the Brac. The 17 acre site is presently inaccessible.
The Eldemire House Historic Site
During the hurricane of 1932, the house, though battered and pushed off its foundation, remained intact protecting the 34 people sheltered there. Donated in 2005, it is now being restored.
Visitors Centre
A tiny gift shop open on an irregular basis or by appointment.
Little Cayman
Booby Pond Nature Reserve
Home to one of the largest breeding colonies of Red-footed Booby in the Western Hemisphere, the Reserve also contains Cayman's only breeding colony of Magnificent Frigate birds. A Visitor Centre provides an elevated viewing point for observation of the Booby Rookery through a fixed telescope.
Free entry (entry into the breeding colony itself is not permitted)
Little Cayman Visitors Centre
An interpretive centre, gift shop, and office with elevated observation deck overlooking the Booby Pond Reserve. Telescopes are provided and the deck is open everyday. Visitors Centre is open Mon - Fri 3:00 to 5:00pm
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