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Royal Naval Dockyard

Bermuda
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Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Built in the early 1800s, this dockyard is now the largest museum in Bermuda and features exhibits on the island's maritime history.
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Madeira Beach, Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
16 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The dockyard has it's own attractions. The museum, which also houses Dolphin Quest, as well as a private beach. The view from the top of the museum is amazing. There are some interesting shops -- I love the pottery shop! If you want to eat or drink in a pub atmosphere, there are 3 places very close to the museum.... More

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Washington DC
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84 attraction reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

The dockyard buildings now house shops and restaurants but the area retains a strong sense of the colonial period. Be entertained by strolling actors dressed in period costume who recite an interesting and amusing history of this area. Easy to walk around in, clean and plentiful public restrooms. When you have had your fill of architecture and history, stroll along... More

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Coventry, CT
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This is a great port, easy on and easy off with so much to see. The access to the ferry to Hamilton as well as the bus depot is a 3 minute walk (minus stops to take pictures) from the gangway of your ship. I recommend picking up a 2 day bus pass for $20.00 which also includes access to... More

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Ancaster, Canada
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

When visiting Bermuda a must visit is the Royal Navy Dockyards and in particular a tour of the old fort. Not only is the view unbelievable but the history and stories are quite remarkable. This was definitely the highlight of our last visit to the Dockyards. Great food and unique shopping and overall ambiance is great for the whole family... More

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PA
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Large variety of gifts, prices were reasonable compared to Hamilton. The Rum cakes are delicious and the info from the the women selling them as to the tradition of them being made for weddings and not loaded with rum so the whole family can enjoy was appreciated. The price of food and drink on the island in general is not... More

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Bermuda
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148 attraction reviews
Reviews in 93 cities Reviews in 93 cities
137 helpful votes 137 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Our most recent outing here involved Bermuda's off-season Dockyard history walk, led by the fabulous Tim Rogers, Historian & Resident. While $8. for 2 Danish is enough to put one off ... I 'amortized' it by realizing that although we'd been on this same walk a year prior, it was still told with relish and made the area come alive... More

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Chatham, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The Commissioner's House is probably the best place to visit on the Island. From the porch on the second floor, there is a view of the entire Island. I would like to know more about the house, who lived there and who built it, but there was not a guide or a docent the day my husband and I visited.

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

I had family reasons to be interested in the Dockyard. OK it was off season, but it would be better if there were more people around who could perhaps elaborate on the huge history in person... I was trying to find out about a particular regiment stationed at the site, but there was nobody to ask. Hopefully the restoration can... More

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Ottawa, ON
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

We recently spent a week in Sandy's Parish and got up to the dockyards on two occasions. A great place to sightsee, shop and eat. We highly recommend the Bermuda Rum Cakes (chocolate) and the Orange Tea Biscuits. AMAZING! We ate lunch at the Frog and Onion pub - excellent atmosphere in or out, good food, and cold, micro-brewed beer.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Worth a visit but try to miss the cruise ships It’s always good to see historical locations kept alive by alternative usage and the Royal Naval Dockyard is quite a good example. Formerly Britain’s largest naval base outside the United Kingdom, it now houses a collection of shops , restaurants, attractions and the islands only beer brewery in the shape... More

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