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| Sights & Attractions The “heartbeat of Jamaica” rocks with music, art, culture and history. Reggae fans shouldn’t miss seeing the Bob Marley Museum, home of the musical icon. The National Gallery houses the largest collection of paintings and sculptures on island. The Coins & Notes Museum, in the Bank of Jamaica displays money’s history through the ages. The Institute of Jamaica with the adjoining National Library hosts Jamaica’s history exhibits.  King’s House, residence of the governor general, and Gordon House, where parliament meets, are interesting sites welcoming visitors. Devon House features classic 19th-century architecture and furnishings. In Spanish Town — Jamaica’s colonial capital between 1534 and 1874 — visit Old King’s House, now the site of a museum. Old King’s House is also the place where the 1834 proclamation abolishing slavery was read. Spend some time at the17th-century capital and pirate haven of Port Royal, now home to museums, forts and relics. Nature surrounds Kingston. Hope Botanical Garden in Kingston and Castleton Botanic Gardens offer peace and solitude. Place a bet on the horses at Caymanas Race Track near Portmore. Swim, dive, snorkel, fish and enjoy the beach at Lime Cay.  |
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