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A Cayman Islands Map of Historic & Natural Attractions is also available at the Trust House.
Grand Cayman
Trust House
Headquarters of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. Trust retail
products on sale, information sheets on environmental and historical
topics and walking tour booklets on Cayman's historic districts
available.
Free entry - please stop by!
Bodden Town Guardhouse Park, Bodden Town
Located at the entrance to
Bodden Town, Cayman's first capital,
the site commemorates one of the posts used for military purposes over
150 years ago.
Free entry
Dr. Roy's Ironshore Historic Site
The "Ironshore" across from the former homesite of the late Dr. Roy McTaggart overlooks historic George Town Harbour. It is the perfect place for watching the sunset. Interpretive signage on site.
East End Light House Park, Gorling Bluff, East End
Site of Cayman's
first lighthouse. Scenic Views from the top.
Free entry
Fort George, corner of Harbour Drive and Fort Street,
George Town
Ruins
of an 18th century fort, one of the oldest structures in Cayman.
Free entry
Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary, Spots Newlands
Over
a quarter of all bird species native to the Cayman Islands have been
observed in this small-protected area. Dawn and dusk are the best
times for birdwatching from the observation blind.
Free Entry
Heritage Beach, East End
Small public recreational
beach; ideal picnic site
Free entry
Old Savannah School House, Savannah
First historic
building restoration to be completed by the National Trust for the
Cayman Islands. A fine example of a one-room schoolhouse,
which was common in Cayman from the late 1930's to the early
1950's. On display inside are documents and original artifacts
donated by former pupils.
Free entry by appointment only (345) 949-0121
Watler's Cemetery, Old
Prospect Road
Traditional Caymanian family graveyard, with unusual house-shaped
grave markers.
Free entry
Mastic Reserve and Trail, Frank Sound Road, North
Side
The Mastic Reserve is a centre of biodiversity and unique species
for Grand Cayman. It harbours rare and endangered trees, shrubs and
herbs
in an area which encompasses a transition from mangrove wetland to
two million old, high, dry rocky forest. As part of the management
of the Mastic Reserve the Trust has re-opened a traditional footpath,
the Mastic Trail, which links North side with the coast.
For a guided tour call (345)-945-6588 for reservations and prices
Mission
House, Bodden Town
One of Cayman's oldest known dwellings, built in a unique setting
of dry and wet lands, the Mission House is closely linked to the development
and influence of religion in the Cayman Island, as well as traditional
building techniques.
Currently under restoration but may be open for research purposes by
appointment only.
(345) 949-0121
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Frank Sound Road, North
Side
A woodland trail allows visitors to explore the islands natural habitats.
Home to a variety of native wildlife, the Park is also the centre for
the Trusts endangered Grand Cayman Blue Iguana breeding programme.
10% off entry fee for members.
Cayman Brac
Brac Parrot Reserve
Extending over 180 acres of woodland on Cayman Brac's Bluff,
the Reserve is an important breeding habitat for the Cayman Brac Parrot.
The Bight Road, a traditional footpath across the Bluff, forms part
of a nature trail. Please note that several other traditional trails
on the Bluff are also open for hiking and bird watching.
Free entry
The Splits
These deep natural splits in the rock provide one of the few year-round sources of water to birds and animals in the Brac. The 17 acre site is presently inaccessible.
The Eldemire House Historic Site
During the hurricane of 1932, the house, though battered and pushed off its foundation, remained intact protecting the 34 people sheltered there. Donated in 2005, it is now being restored.
Visitors Centre
A tiny gift shop open on an irregular basis or by appointment.
Little Cayman
Booby Pond Nature Reserve
Home to one of the largest breeding colonies of Red-footed Booby
in the Western Hemisphere, the Reserve also contains Cayman's only
breeding
colony of Magnificent Frigate birds. A Visitor Centre provides
an elevated viewing point for observation of the Booby Rookery through
a fixed
telescope.
Free entry (entry into the breeding colony itself is not permitted)
Little Cayman Visitors Centre
An interpretive centre, gift shop, and office with elevated observation deck overlooking the Booby Pond Reserve. Telescopes are provided and the deck is open everyday. Visitors Centre is open Mon - Fri 3:00 to 5:00pm |
Historic
Plaque Programme 
