Location: Montego Bay
Top Things to do in Montego Bay
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What to do and see in Montego Bay, Saint James Parish: The Best Things to do
While this Jamaican spring break favorite is great for party animals, it can also be surprisingly low key – if you want. Montego Bay has excellent duty-free shopping, vibrant nightlife, and calm waters. Browse the local handicrafts at the open-air Harbour Street market, or the "hip strip" shops of Gloucester Avenue. The underwater crevices of Widowmaker’s Cave offer an intricate diving experience. Float serenely down the Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft and let your troubles melt away under the sun.
Restaurants in Montego Bay
1. Ahhh...Ras Natango Gallery and Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 317 reviews
Ahhh...RasNatango Gallery and Garden Tours is an Eco Tourism attraction in the community of Camrose in Montego Bay Jamaica. A perfect addition for your shore excursions as well as stop overs. Stroll our gardens at your leisure,experience a slice of our Ahhh...Mazing paradise A most spectacular view of the city below being 2000 feet above sea level. Our service is rated five star on Trip Advisor. Come experience Ahhh...as you exhale. Take pictures of the birds Enjoy a real Jamaican meal and shop in our gallery and gift shop. Original paintings of island life . All items in our gift shop are 100% made in Jamaica. Come listen to Tamika as she takes you on a journey of Jamaica's history, Rastafarian and family's will and determination to succeed.Meet Ras and their son Ayale, the staff, a valued part of the team makes your visit a most memorable one.Presently our complimentary shuttle is suspended however we have partnered with two reliable tour companies to transport guests to Ahhh..at a discounted transportation cost of US$25 per person round trip anywhere from within Montego Bay to and from Ahhh...
Reviewed By Exploration61333 - Calgary, Canada
We visited the garden/gallery and were so happy we did! It offers a beautiful and lush respite from the touristy Montego Bay hip strip. Ras greeted us and gave a brief history of the home/garden/museum and interesting experience of building on the steep hillside/cliff while a hummingbird landed in my hand to feed from the feeder. The guide was very informative and pleasant. It rained while we were there which seemed only to enhance the experience...they provided us with umbrellas.
2. Greenwood Great House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Built during an era of elegance and brutality, Greenwood has retained the atmosphere of the 19th century and continues to capture the imagination of its visitors. The house was built by the Barretts of Wimpole Street London in 1800. Unique among local plantation houses, Greenwood survived unscathed during the slave rebellion of Christmas 1831. It still has most of its original furniture including the largest and rarest collection of musical instruments and books in the island.
Reviewed By Jfs3d
A devoted and highly informed guide takes you through both a well-preserved masterpiece of colonial architecture and a slice of Jamaican history. Wonderful view of Falmouth and the sea beyond.
3. Martha Brae River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,848 reviews
Reviewed By tinadQ4449BY - Warrington, United Kingdom
this is a half day tour is a fantastic way to get to grips with some of Jamaica's picture perfect waterways. a laid back spot hidden in lust vegetation, before going on the raft you get the chance to look round the herb gardens and sourveigner shops, you get your raftsman who helps you aboard your bamboo raft. and you sail down the lazy river, and you just listen to the birds singing for 3 miles our raftsman had been doing this for 40 years
4. Montego Bay Yacht Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By stevehewitt1961 - Sarnia, Canada
sat outside on the water enjoying great food with great friends was totally such a beautiful setting ,off the beaten path and well worth the trip, ya mon
5. Rose Hall Great House
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4.5 based on 2,706 reviews
The greatest of Jamaican great houses, the Rose Hall Great House has a story with all the elements of an engaging novel. Built in 1770 by John Palmer and his wife, it eventually became the residence of their grandnephew, John Rose Palmer. In 1820, Palmer married Annee, a beautiful but feisty English girl. Little did John know that his young wife possessed “black magic” powers that would eventually lead to his demise. During her reign as mistress of the plantation, Annee did away with two more husbands and countless lovers. “The White Witch of Rose Hall” has fascinated generations, and even today, there are those who claim to see Annee passing through the Great House. A candle-lit evening tour of the Rose Hall Great House is a must for visitors to Montego Bay. Your guided exploration of the former home of Jamaica’s White Witch, Annee Palmer, includes captivating and chilling stories of love, murder and mystery skillfully told by knowledgeable guides. You’re sure to feel goose bumps as these eerie tales come to life in this grand estate, where ghost sightings have been reported over the years. Tours also give historic insight into this grandest of Jamaican great houses, now beautifully restored with 18th-century decor and antiques. To conclude this fascinating adventure, you can visit the dungeon, now transformed into a tavern called Annee’s Pub. Many visitors find that the famous rum cocktail, known as “Witches Brew” helps banish the spirits of ghosts or black magic they sense still lingering in the mansion.
Reviewed By deano80 - Ringwood, United Kingdom
Outstanding night at the haunted house this is just brilliant how’s it’s created Guide was fantastic (Curley) very informative about the history of the old house and Annie
6. Croydon Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By 60beverlyp - Comitan, Mexico
I toured the wonderful Croydon Plantation because of my love for coffee. It was one of the Carnival Cruise approved excursions. I took this particular tour while on a Caribbean Cruise with Carnival Dream in July 2014 with friends. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly Along the way she answered questions and pointed out beautiful plants, vegetation, and crops indigenous to the island. We were treated to fresh fruit grown on the plantation midway through the tour. I thought this was a particularly nice touch. But the highlight was at the end of the tour which is when we were served Jerk Chicken with island greens and a bottled water. I had an opportunity to sample freshly brewed coffee, a product of the plantation. It had a delicate distinction. Delicious! I was thrilled. There is also coffee for sale. Coffee makes a great gift from Jamaica. I highly recommend it!
7. Club Mobay Departure Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,616 reviews
A uniquely Jamaican, first class lounge experience. Imagine escaping from the stress and chaos of security lines and crowded departure halls to a sanctuary where you can relax or catch up with the office. The 10,000 square foot lounge affords you the space to enjoy culturally themed specialty rooms, a complimentary premium bar, snacks, wifi, shower facilities, concierge duty free shopping. Jamaican hospitality and charm meet first world innovation at Club Mobay.
Reviewed By dmblnd74
Bypass the long lines, enjoy the end of your vacation by relaxing with a free drink and food (great variety, including sushi) at the airport and prolong that vacation experience just a little longer! Glad we did.
8. Cornwall Beach
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4.0 based on 171 reviews
If you don't mind the crowds, the pure white sands and the calm warm waters of this beach will make you forget your worries.
Reviewed By F3632VTstephaniee
We stayed right on Cornwall beach at the Royale Decameron. Amazing views of the ocean and the mountains in the distance. And watching all the planes come in to the airport almost right over our heads was awesome. Beach was nice and clean. Waves were high and the ocean was rough most of days we were there so we were not able to swim much as it was red flagged alot.
9. Doctor's Cave Beach
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4.0 based on 2,296 reviews
Five miles of pure white sand and crystal clear water have made this beach a popular destination for tourists and families.
Reviewed By TOTRVLER
This was a favourite beach in Mo Bay, it was US$6 entrance and they can stamp your hand for re-entrance if you go out say for lunch and come back, if you want an umbrella or chairs it was another US$6 each, the attendants were helpful and the beach itself was soft white sand and blue waters. It gets very deep fast so you will have to be careful not to go out too far if you cant swim but the water was nice and calm. There are many lifeguards around and restaurants right by the beach, attendants can get drinks for you for a price. If the cruise ships are there it gets a bit crowded so go early to get a chair etc but it is still quite enjoyable and picturesque. We went twice since we loved this beach so much!!!
10. Hip Strip
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 823 reviews
Strip malls and hotels line this busy street.
Reviewed By janeaH2804AQ
Good deals if you can barter, The hip strip is a long street so take plenty of water. We got some cracking deals for gifts for the family back home.
