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Sightseeing and Attractions

Nelson's Dockyard
The English harbour Nelson's Dockyard is one of Antigua's most visited attractions; the dockyard was named after Admiral Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar. The Dockyard Museum was the original Naval Officers house; the museum displays model ships, mock-ups of the English harbour, displays about the people who worked there and the kinds of ships that docked, there are also silver trophies, antique navigational instruments, maps and prints plus Nelson's tea caddy and telescope.

Museum of Antigua and Barbuda.
The museum of Antigua and Barbuda opened in 1985, it tells the story of Antigua's early history up until present day. There are many displays including Arawak and colonial artefacts that were discovered during archaeological digs in Antigua and Barbuda, there are also stone pestles and conch-shell tools on display, a section on natural history plus the cricket bat of the West Indes team captain Vivian Richard.

Canopy tours
Antigua rainforest canopy tours provide eco tours through the Antigua's rainforest canopy on zip lines; the tour is a great way to see plants from a birds eye view. The tour has 9 element challenge courses and ending with a 36ft descent, after the tour visitors can have a drink while looking over the rainforest or buy something in the gift shop.

Shirley heights
Shirley heights is a restored military post where each Sunday on the island locals and tourists gather to celebrate the end of the day with a sunset party which includes live music, barbeques and panoramic views across the whole island.

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