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Enclosed by a cradle of hills with stunning views of the western coastline, Montego Bay’s lovely beaches are just one of the reasons why it is so popular. Montego Bay is a busy place with the centre of activity centred along Gloucester Avenue which has been renamed the “Hip Strip”, bars, restaurants and gift shops line most of the avenue. The strip ends with the infamous Margaritaville and soon after this you will come to Montego Bay’s most famous beach called Doctor’s Cave Beach. At the end of the hip Strip, the sea emerges once again with a lovely stretch of beach with some great snorkelling.
Downtown Montego Bay is not touristy but great to visit if you want to get a flavour of local Jamaican culture. It can be quite chaotic and colourful with lots of fruit and vegetable markets and local shops
The area to the north and south of Montego Bay has much to offer including:


Golf
Montego Bay features some great golf courses including:
• Tryall Club
• Half Moon
• Cinnamon Hill
• White Witch at the former Ritz Carlton


Rose Hall & Greenwood Plantation House
The era of plantation slavery comes very much to the fore once you travel east of Montego Bay where you will find two palatial great houses that have been opened up as tourist attractions. Closest to Montego Bay is Rose Hall which was the former home of the “White Witch” Annie Palmer. She came to Rose Hall as the wife of its owner John Rose Palmer and is reputed to have murdered him and two more husbands after him as well as numerous lovers. The “White Witch of Rose Hall” has fascinated generations, and even today, there are those who claim to see Annie passing through the Great House. The supposedly haunted house has day and night time tours both of which are really fascinating.
Greenwood Great House is more interesting in terms of its architecture than Rose Hall. It was built in 1790 and is a beautiful building and definitely the greatest great house in Jamaica. It commands amazing coastal views and filled with original fittings and curiosities. Greenwood great house probably has the finest antique museum in the Caribbean.


Horseback Riding
There are many opportunities to go horse riding around Montego Bay. Chukka Blue has excellent horses and guides which is 5 minutes west of Tryall. You can start with a ride in the mountains; end with a gallop on the beach. There is another Chukka Blue near Ocho Rios. In addition an excellent equestrian centre with sand arena is located at Half Moon Equestrian Centre and you will find mountain riding at the Rocky Point Stables.
Calico Sailing and Undersea Tours
Explore Montego Bay’s marine environment and coral reefs aboard a modern semi-submarine or enjoy a pirate cruise aboard the Calico Pirate ship. Telephone: 952 5860

Doctor's Cave Bathing Club
Doctor’s Cave Bathing Club features white sands and crystal clear water right in the centre of Montego Bay’s Hip Strip. Dr Alexander McCatty donated Doctors Cave as a bathing club in 1906. The seawater is reputed to have curative powers.


Dreamer Catamarans
This is a great day out aboard a sight-seeing or sunset cruise on a 53-65 foot sailing catamaran. There is an open rum bar as well as dancing and foot massages.


Tennis
There are plenty of tennis courts for day or night play at Half Moon, Holiday Inn, Racquet Club and also for members only the Tryall Club and Round Hill.


Air Tours: Island Hopper
See the grandeur of Jamaica's mountains and coastline by helicopter. Approx $750 per hour.


Appleton Rum Distillery
Dating back to 1655, Appleton is the oldest rum distillery in Jamaica. Its rums are considered by many to be the best in Jamaica. The tour takes you around the factory and explains the whole production process. You will also get the opportunity to sample various rums.


Adventures with Chukka Blue
This is a great soft adventure facility which offers horseback riding, mountain to sea bicycle rides, Jamaican Bob sled, ATV Safari and jeep safaris.


Fort Montego/Crafts Market
Here you will find the remains of an old fort on a hill overlooking the harbour. It is also home to Fort Montego Crafts Market.


Margaritaville
This is an infamous Sports Bar and disco with big screen TV, water slide and offers a good snack menu. It is a fun place for teenagers and young adults located at the end of the Hip Strip.


Coral Cliff Gaming Lounge
Located on the Hip Strip, Coral Reef lounge is a great place to enjoy live jazz, reggae as well as cabaret and fashion shows. In addition there are lots of slot machines that range from 50 cents to $5 for jackpots.


Shopping and Duty-Free Shopping
Very close to Montego Bay in Freeport (where the cruise ships dock), you fill find some great duty free shipping. There is also good shopping located in the Casa de Oro downtown, Half Moon Shopping Village and Holiday Inn shopping arcade. If you are looking for local arts and crafts, you will find them in the big craft markets in Ocho Rios and Negril. Haggling is normal!
There is also a great new shopping and entertainment centre called Island Village which has a Margaritaville Bar & Restaurant, concerts, good food and drink and duty-free jewellery stores. In addition there is a Multiplex digital movie theatre, art gallery, coffee shops, boutiques, beach and swim-up bar. There is a modest entrance fee but well worth it.


Rocklands Bird Sanctuary
Located about 5 miles south west of Montego Bay, is Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, a low key attraction that offers bird lovers an unforgettable experience. The sanctuary was the former home of Lisa Salmon a celebrated Ornithologist and is now the favoured spot of a multitude of birds that come here each day to feed

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