Places to Visit in Antigua

With so many things to do and places to go, having a rental car is a good idea. When you book a rental car with Chase, we will be happy to point out places of interest on a local map.

history, landscapes and beaches

Places worth your time

These are the places most renters mention when they hand the keys back.

Fig Tree Drive

Enjoy an afternoon, scenic Drive to English Harbour, through the lush green "Fig Tree Drive". Stop along the way at a local vendor for fresh pineapple and mangos. Rain-forest Zip Lines tour is along the way.

Coastline Route

Start in St. Johns. Take a relaxing drive past Jolly Harbour and then through Earlings and past Turner's Beach. Visit Curtain Bluff beach. There is a lookout point just past the hotel. Good photos along the way.

Devil's Bridge

A natural rock formation along the Atlantic Ocean. It is located on the Northeastern side of Antigua - along the Atlantic Ocean. Hundreds of years of wave and wind action has carved this amazing arch formation.

Nelson's Dockyard National Park

Today Nelson's Dockyard has been completely restored, and it is now the only Georgian dockyard in the world. Gift shops, restaurants, sailboats and museums.

Fort James

Historical Fort James is a must see. Located on a point at the entrance to St. Johns harbour in Antigua. Originallybuilt by the British in the 18th Century. (Photo Credit JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD*)

Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation

Established in 1650 during the British Colonial rule. Since 1995, it has been developed as an open air museum with a visitor center. It's a lovely country drive about 15 minutes out of town to get there.

365 Beaches

Antigua is known for the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. With one beach for each day of the year, be sure to visit a beach or two along the way: Valley Church, Frye's, Jolly and Dickenson Bay are good starting points.

Shirley Heights Scenic Lookout Point

This is a spectacular vantage point to see the entire southern tip of Antigua. Sunday evening, join the party! Fun, dancing and excitement, drinks, live band and food! Don't miss out on the fun.

Bird Island

Bird Island is just a few minutes by boat ride to the northern coast of Antigua. There are local tour companies available to take you there for the day. Please ask us for details once you arrive on the island.

Enjoy the beach with Wave Runners

Enjoy all day cruising comfort on the Yamaha VX Cruiser® or FX SVHO® – available to rent at the following beaches in Antigua: Valley Church Beach, Frye's Beach, Jolly Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach.

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left side, moderated speed.

Quick driving notes and tips

Drive on the left

All cars are right-hand drive.

40 / 20 mph limits

The speed limit is 20 mph in built-up areas.

Watch the road

You might encounter potholes, speed bumps, stray goats.

Full-service gas

In the island, the attendant pumps the gas for you.

Time Zone

Atlantic Standard Time = 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time. GMT-4

Driver's License

Remember to get your temporary $20 License for Antigua.

International Calls

Most hotels offer USA direct calling service, or can connect you with an operator for calling home

Visa & Immigration

To check in detail the visa and immigration requirements for Antigua, visit: www.antigua-barbuda.org

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