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RATTLE & SHAKE: THE Bermuda
Railway Trail
One of the most unusual sightseeing
adventures in Bermuda is following the
Bermuda Railway Trail (or parts
thereof), which stretches for 34km (21
miles) along the old railroad way, across
three of the interconnected islands that
make up Bermuda. Construction of this
rail line may have been one of the most
costly ever on a per-kilometer basis.
Opened in 1931, the Bermuda Railway
ceased operations in 1948. Once the
island's main mode of transportation,
the train eventually gave way to the
automobile.
Before setting out on this trek, arm
yourself with a copy of the Bermuda
Railway Trail Guide, which is available at
the Bermuda Department of Tourism in
the City of Hamilton and the Visitors
Information Centres in Hamilton and St.
George. You're now ready to hit the trail
of the old train system that was affec-
tionately called “Rattle and Shake.” You
can explore the trail on horseback, bicy-
cle, or foot.
Although the line covered 34km (21
miles), from St. George in the east to
Somerset in the west, a 5km (3-mile)
stretch has been lost to roads in and
around the capital City of Hamilton. For
the most part, however, the trail winds
along an automobile-free route.
In the West End, the trail begins near
the Watford Bridge, but there are many
convenient access points. In the East
End, it's easiest to pick up the trail on
North Shore Road.
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United States, and a captain in the Confederate Navy. The building houses an
excellent collection of antiques, including silver, portraits, and cedar furniture.
One room is devoted to memorabilia of Joseph Hayne Rainey.
16 Café Gio
Near Tucker House is the family-friendly Café Gio, 36 Water St. ( &  441/297-1307), with
its outdoor terrace overlooking the harbor. It features everything from an ice-cream parlor
to a pizza oven, and even full meals, in its tutti-frutti-colored dining room.
End your tour across the street at:
17 Somers Wharf
This multimillion-dollar waterfront restoration project contains shops, restau-
rants, and taverns.
THE BEST OF BERMUDA IN 2 DAYS
Spend Day 1 as indicated above. Devote Day 2 to sightseeing and shopping in the
City of Hamilton. If you're staying in Paget or Warwick, a ferry from either parish will
take you right into the city. For many visitors, the City of Hamilton's shops are its
most compelling attraction. Try to time your visit to avoid the arrival of cruise ships;
on those days, the stores and restaurants in the city can get really crowded. You can
obtain a schedule of cruise-ship arrivals and departures from the tourist office.
If you took our advice and went to the beach yesterday, try a different one today.
After all, Bermuda isn't just about sightseeing and shopping—it's about those marvel-
ous pink sands, too.
 
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