All of the Parishes in this eastern part of Bermuda have interesting sights and attractions for the visitor. In Hamilton Parish, journey into the strange world of the limestone caves, such as the Crystal Caves, the Grotto Bay Hotel’s Cathedral, and Prospero’s Caves. John Smith’s Bay and Park in Smith’s Parish is a popular spot for relaxing on the beach. There are also a number of inviting restaurants nearby.

Further east, the historic town of St George’s is a great place to gain an insight into Bermuda’s history. Founded in 1612, this was Bermuda’s first capital city, and the buildings constructed from the 17th to 19th centuries remain largely intact. King’s Square in central St George’s includes a replica of a dunking stool, where gossiping women used to be punished by being dumped in the water. Bermuda’s oldest building, the Old State House, is also built here. This 1620 building was the country’s original government building.

St George has a rich history and there are a number of monuments that bear witness to the passage of time here. The streets have quaint names such as Petticoat Lane

These parishes include two of Bermuda’s most important harbour towns: Hamilton, the capital, and King’s Wharf, also known as Dockyard. Hamilton, established in 1790, is smaller th...