Page 11 of Cayman Islands Travel Planner by Dive Cayman

bask in the charm and history of the island grand cayman has attractions to suit whatever your desires may be immerse yourself in the colourful culture and traditions that reflect our rich history and seafaring ancestry celebrate nature music and local art touch living history at the restored site of the birthplace of democracy in the cayman islands pedro st james so much to experience so many memorable ways to relax attractions heritage passport the cayman islands national museum the cayman turtle farm pedro st james historic site and the queen elizabeth ii botanic park have together developed the heritage passport visit these four national heritage sites and enjoy a 25 discount adults pay $19.95 and children $10.95 for entry into all four attractions heritage passports are available at hotels concierge desks or at any of the four attractions cayman islands national museum this attractive building overlooks hog sty bay in george town and is one of cayman s few remaining 19th century structures during its 150 years it has served as a jail a courthouse and a place of worship the museum s collection contains over 2,000 items including a 14-ft traditional handmade catboat old coins documents and rare natural history specimens phone fax email web 345-949-8368 345-949-0309 museum@candw.ky www museum.ky pedro st james an authentic caribbean great house from the early 19th century pedro st james is the oldest building on grand cayman and has come to symbolize the birthplace of democracy in cayman the grounds also include original outbuildings and a shady garden coupled with the dramatic pedro bluff it makes for a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor activities romantic island weddings musical performances just to name a few a multimedia theater presents a captivating 20-minute interactive programme on the history of the great house and the island phone 345-947-3329 345-947-2611 www.pedrostjames.ky fax web queen elizabeth ii botanic park a must for avid photographers the park features 40 acres of flora and fauna from around the world including a 2-acre heritage park which reflects the gardens of the original settlers a 2.5-acre floral garden and a large lake that is home to many interesting and colourful aquatic creatures observers are sure to spot one of the 40 rare grand cayman blue iguanas phone fax email web 345-947-9462 345-947-7873 guthrie@candw.ky www.botanic-park.ky cayman turtle farm one of the most visited attractions on grand cayman a must-do hands-on experience for the entire family visitors can tour holding tanks with turtles of varying species and sizes from new hatchlings to giant breeders weighing hundreds of pounds there are petting tanks for turtle photos and even a turtle release programme phone fax email web 345-949-3894 345-949-1387 ctfl@candw.ky www.turtle.ky www.caymanislands.ky 11 grand cayman attractions

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