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Family trip to Long Bay with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Antigua Long Bay Long Bay is a corner of paradise on Antigua Island where everyone can have a great time. This is not only about swimming in the waters of the Caribbean or playing beach sports and trying various water activities, but also about exploring natural attractions and visiting entertainment centers located in the resort city or its vicinity. Even though Long Bay is primarily associated with the eponymous beach, it is not the only interesting place here. Of equal interest are museums and various tours that pull back the curtain on the island's life in the pre-colonial times.
Cuisine of Long Bay for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
The traditional Long Bay cuisine was greatly influenced by European and African culinary traditions. Now, most national dishes represent a surprising combination of components and cooking … Open
When you come to Long Bay with your children, first and foremost, take them to a delightful zoo called Stingray City Antigua. This is an amazing place where you can enjoy serenity watching green open spaces and parrots of almost all species, as well as ride water bikes and relax on the beach amidst palm trees. You can also take a bike ride. The zoo has an oceanarium where you can see stingrays and small fish.
Not far from Long Bay is an amazingly beautiful place called Devil's Bridge - a great place to fly kites and have a family picnic. Many years ago, slaves were brought here on ships to work on sugar plantations. The bridge of rocks is very narrow and dangerous, and therefore it is not recommended to walk on it. But if you just want to admire it from the sidelines - go ahead, this is just what you need to calm down and find inner peace. Go a little further to find Indian Town Point - a natural observation point offering stunning views of the sea. It is recommended to visit this place at sunset - it is at this time that incredibly fabulous views can be enjoyed. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Long Bay inhabitants
Long Bay is especially interesting to visit during traditional holidays and carnivals when the small beach resort turns into a huge open-air concert venue. One of the most striking and … Open
Another place worth visiting with kids is called Wadadli Animal Nature Park. Here you can see monkeys, peacocks, deer, cows. Many animals in the zoo are allowed to be fed and stroked. This is a great place for a family pastime and a must-have for all those visiting Long Bay paradise on vacation. Cricket is the most popular sport in Antigua and Barbuda, and you can play at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Want to try zipline on the island? Then welcome to Reservoir Range.
Ha long Bay Kids will be happy to play on Ultimate Playground where they can jump on trampolines or balls and play "bubble football". On weekends, small children are entertained by creative and fun animators. Nearby is Antigua Sugar Park where you can get acquainted with the traditional local craft - find out how sugar was once made. This is a great place for children who will learn a lot of new information and later show off their knowledge in front of the class.
Excursion over cultural sights of Long Bay - 'must visit' points of interest
Long Bay is quite a small resort that cannot boast a great variety of preserved historical monuments. Nevertheless, they can be found in the immediate vicinity, so absolutely everyone can … Open
And, of course, the most popular place in Long Bay is the beach of the same name. It is popular not least because it has enough space for absolutely everyone - the beach is incredibly huge. Visitors can enjoy very soft sand and crystal-clear water - isn't it a real paradise? It is not surprising that a large number of people, both tourists and locals, give preference to this place. You can swim, do active water sports, and just soak up the sun in this fabulous place.
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Things to visit with your kids in Antigua and Barbuda

Some natural attractions are so impressive that they will be interesting to children. Devil's Bridge is a natural stone bridge. Giant Ocean waves crash under it. It was formed as a result of water erosion. According to legend, the place was named because of the mass death of slaves brought from Africa to work on plantations. The waters are never calm here. There are Pillars of Hercules (not to be confused with those that guard the Strait of Gibraltar) on Antigua. The pillars on Antigua are sheer rocks of bizarre shapes. They were formed as a result of marine erosion. Hell's Gate can only be seen from a boat. This is a giant natural stone arch located directly in the sea. It stands on a small shoal where you can land. You can pass through the arch and climb into the caves. This can be a really exciting adventure. … Open

Famous sights of Long Bay

Plymouth

From the series “Abandoned Places of the Earth with Distinct Marks of Civilization”
Check on the map:   Distance from Long Bay center - 60.9 km.
The deserted city of Plymouth is situated on the Caribbean island of Montserrat that was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. The story of the place is very tragic. The reason for its depopulation is an ecological disaster, which was caused by the eruption of Soufriere Hills volcano. It happened in 1995. The eruption was so heavy, that streets of the once picturesque and bustling town were covered with half-meter of ash. … Read further

Interesting places to visit with children around Long Bay

Antigua Island
Children, who love animals and plants, will like a trip to the Wadadli National Park. Here you can not only see all the typical representatives of the local flora and fauna but also to hold and feed some of the animals. There is a 40-minute walking route on the ... Open »
Dominica Island
You should definitely visit L’Escalier Tete Chien in Morne Trois Piton National Park. This lava field will boost the imagination of small children and will impress older children with the power of natural disaster. In this national park, you should also show your ... Open »
Tortola
Be sure to show dolphins to your child at Dolphin Discovery Tortola. Here you can not only watch the performances of these mammals but also swim with them in a fairly large pool. The child will surely enjoy communicating with these intelligent animals. Young ... Open »
Grenadines
But the island is ideal for an active timeshare. If your kid, for instance, is physically strong enough for an eight-kilometers-long walk uphill, then you definitely should try to climb La Soufrière volcano. As you’re climbing up, your child would be able to see ... Open »
Bridgetown
Bridgetown is not a typical family resort. The city is famous for its historical sites and sports centers, as well as a rich world of marine life. However, guests with children will not be bored here. Some attractions and entertainment centers will be liked even by ... Open »
Tobago Island
Definitely visit Fort King George. Built at the end of the 18th century, it almost hasn’t changed during those two centuries. Moreover, it has been almost completely restored lately. Where else can you feel the spirit of the new era, than in a fortification, which ... Open »
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