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- St George's Town
St George's Town
St George's was Bermuda's original settlement and one-time
capital, until 1815. It is situated at the east end of the country
and provides a pleasant and relaxed day's sightseeing. There is a
slide show on the Parish, which may be of interest to visitors. A
walking tour is a good way to explore the museums and quaint shops
and one can meet the Town Crier along the way whilst stopping here
and there to sample the fare at the charming restaurants.
The hub of town life is King's Square, featuring stocks, a
pillory and whipping-post where criminals were punished in days of
yore. The Town Crier appears here on occasion, in traditional
costume, to re-enact scenes such as committing the town drunk to
the stocks and securing the town gossip on the Ordnance Island
ducking stool. The Town Hall fronts the square, and behind it is
one of Bermuda's oldest buildings, the State House, dating from
1619. Located close to this is an art gallery and several
museums.
The town is a delightful one in which to walk around. It has
many narrow lanes leading away from the harbour, which were
originally the footpaths to the houses. The dwellings are
picturesque with their well-maintained gardens coloured by banana
and paw-paw trees. There are horse-drawn buggy rides as a means of
transport and a bus service runs to locations of interest such as
Clearwater Beach, St David's Island and Fort St Catherine.
Information & Facts
Climate
Bermuda, and St George's Town, has a subtropical climate with
temperatures moderated by the warm Gulf Stream. Winters in St
George's Town are mild, with an average temperature of about 62°F
(17°C), though strong winds are common. May to October is very hot
and humid, with especially high humidity in July and August. Summer
temperatures average about 78°F (26°C). Rainfall is highest in
October, though showers can occur throughout the year. Although
Bermuda is usually fairly well protected, hurricanes can occur from
August to October, bringing high waves and strong winds.
Getting Around
Visitors may not rent cars in St George's Town (or the rest of
Bermuda), but the city is easy to negotiate on foot, and hiring a
scooter or a moped is a fun way to explore. Bicycles are also
available for hire and a limited bus service is available.
Language
English is the official language.
Money
The Bermudan Dollar (BMD) is divided into 100 cents, and is tied
to the US Dollar (US$1=BD$1). US currency is accepted almost
everywhere and other major currencies can be exchanged at banks and
bureaux de change. Banking hours vary, though most are open
weekdays from 9am to 4.30pm. Visa, MasterCard and American Express,
and travellers cheques are widely accepted and ATMs are extensively
available. To avoid additional charges, it is best to carry
travellers cheques in US dollars. Visitors are advised to exchange
all their Bermudan Dollars before leaving, as it is impossible to
exchange once outside the country.
Time
GMT -4 (GMT -3 from the second Sunday in March to the first
Sunday in November).