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Dominica - History and culture

Things to Do: History and culture

History and culture

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 74 attractions in Dominica

The descendants of the Caribs, the first inhabitants of Dominica, or Waitukubuli, as they called it, live in eight villages in this reservation.

Attraction type: Reservation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 74 attractions in Dominica

This reserve encompasses history and the natural environment, with an 800-acre marine reserve as well as a museum and ruins of colonial outposts.

Attraction type: Historic walking area
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Fort Shirley, Dominica
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 74 attractions in Dominica

This English colonial fort is among the ruins found at the Cabrits Historical and Marine Park, which preserves remnants of the islands tumultuous history.

Attraction type: Historic site
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Titou Gorge, Dominica
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 74 attractions in Dominica

A natural water-ride created by two hot springs, a rock pool and a river.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Geological formation; Waterfall; Waterway
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Roseau Museum, Roseau
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 13 attractions in Roseau

This museum highlights the island's cultural and natural history.

Attraction type: History museum; Museum
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Glanvilla Swamp, Dominica
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 74 attractions in Dominica

An important wetland and one of the best birdwatching spots on the island.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 13 attractions in Roseau

A 19th-century Anglican church in Roseau.

Attraction type: Religious site
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Public Library, Roseau
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 13 attractions in Roseau

The Roseau Public Library grew from a drugstore rental shelf in 1936 to a collection of more than 7,500 books and its own museum.

Attraction type: Library
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 13 attractions in Roseau

This 18th-century cathedral is a major landmark in Roseau.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 13 attractions in Roseau

A historic cobbled square often crowded with vegetable vendors.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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Petit Savanne, Dominica

Hike to Point Mulatre, where you’ll be able to spy the Boiling Lake.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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New Market, Dominica
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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Once the official residence of the Queen’s representative, this building is now home to the Dominican president.

Attraction type: Government building
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History and culture

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