When an English sailing vessel called the Sea Venture first crashed upon Bermuda’s shores in 1609, its crew members found a deserted archipelago rich in natural beauty. They eventually forged an island nation—what is today Britain’s oldest colony, and one that is easily explored on two-wheeled scooters or behind the wheel of an electric car. In fact, there’s so much to see you might not fit it all in, but whether you’ve come to unwind on a pink sand beach, shop in a pastel-fronted boutique or discover 400 years of history, you’ll uncover a mix of formal British culture dressed in a pair of Bermuda shorts.
Explore the history of the capital
Founded as Bermuda’s capital in 1612, the Town of St. George’s is a Unesco World Heritage Site, featuring some of the island’s most well-preserved examples of colonial architecture. Wander its labyrinth cobblestone alleyways to uncover St. Peter’s Church, what is the oldest Anglican place of worship in the Western Hemisphere; King’s Square, where criminals were once publicly punished in the pillory and stocks; and the Unfinished Church, a dreamy roofless cathedral that was begun in 1874, but never completed.
Insider’s tip: When you’re done exploring town, head to nearby Fort St. Catherine, a mighty stone fortress on Bermuda’s far east end that’s open for self-guided tours daily.
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