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Their oldest daughter, Mary, married Judge John Green, a Loyalist who came to Ber-
muda in 1765 from Philadelphia. During and after the American Revolution, Green
was judge of the Vice-Admiralty Court and had the final say on prizes brought in by
privateers. Many American shipowners lost their vessels because of his decisions.
The house, which the National Trust now administers, contains many antiques,
china, and portraits, along with the finest cedar stair balustrade on Bermuda.
6 Verdmont Lane, Collectors Hill.
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441/236-7369.
www.bnt.bm. Admission $5 adults, $2 ages 6-18, free
for children 5 and under. Combination ticket to all three Trust Museums (Bermuda National Trust Museum,
Tucker House, Verdmont) $10. Apr-Oct Tues-Sat 10am-4pm; Nov-Mar Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Bus: 1.
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HAMILTON PARISH
Even if you have limited sightseeing time, try to budget at least a half-day for Hamil-
ton Parish. It has some of the most intriguing attractions on the island, notably the
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo; Crystal Caves; and Leamington Caves. If you
have time for only one set of caves, we recommend Crystal Caves. However, if you've
seen some of the great caves of America or Europe (or beyond), you may find Ber-
muda's caves less thrilling.
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo
This complex is home to a large
collection of tropical marine fish, turtles, harbor seals, and other forms of sea life.
In the museum, you'll see exhibits ranging from the geological development of Ber-
muda to deep-sea exploration to humpback whales. The zoo is home to alligators,
monkeys, and Galapagos tortoises, along with a collection of birds, including parrots
and flamingos.
The North Rock Exhibit, in a 529,958-liter (140,000-gal.) tank, allows visitors to
experience a coral reef washed by ocean surge. The tank houses a living coral reef, as
well as reef and pelagic fish species. It's the first living coral exhibit on this scale in
the world, made possible by the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo's success in the
science of coral husbandry.
There's parking for cycles and cars across the street from the aquarium.
40 North Shore Rd. (in Flatts Village).
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441/293-2727.
www.bamz.org. Admission $10 adults, $5
seniors and children 5-12, free for children 4 and under. Daily 9am-5pm. Closed Dec 25. Bus: 10 or 11
from the City of Hamilton or St. George. From the City of Hamilton, follow Middle Rd. or North Shore
Rd. east to Flatts Village; from St. George, cross the causeway and follow North Shore Rd. or Harrington
Sound Rd. west to Flatts Village.
Crystal Caves
This network of subterranean lakes, caves, and caverns
houses translucent formations of stalagmites and stalactites, and includes the crystal-
clear Cahow Lake. A sloping path and a few steps lead to Crystal Caves, which was
discovered in 1907; at the bottom, about 36m (118 ft.) below the surface, is a floating
causeway. It follows the winding cavern, where hidden lights illuminate the interior.
In 2001, a second cave was opened to visitors. All tours through Crystal Caves are
guided. Using the lighting system, the guides make shadow puppets and are fond of
pointing out the similarity to the skyline of Manhattan. If you suffer from claustro-
phobia, you might find this space too tight. A small cafe and a gift shop are on-site.
8 Crystal Caves Rd., off Wilkinson Ave., Bailey's Bay.
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441/293-0640.
www.caves.bm. Admission $14
adults, $8 children 5-12, free for children 4 and under. To visit both Crystal and Fantasy caves $20
adults, $10 children. Daily 9:30am-4:30pm. Closed Jan 1, Good Friday, Dec 24-25, and Boxing Day. Bus:
1, 3, 10, or 11.
