Grenada: Culture, history and things to do
Explore Grenada’s forts, museum, agricultural heritage, rum-making and underwater art.
Grenada’s history and culture can be explored through its historic fortifications, capital-city exhibits and working food and drink traditions. These stops also offer a chance to see contemporary art beneath the sea.
Belmont Estate
Things to do, St. Patrick
This working estate has roots in the 1600s and offers tours of its cocoa fermentary and chocolate factory, with tastings that connect Grenada’s agricultural heritage to its tree-to-bar chocolate.
Fort Frederick
Things to do, St. George
Begun by the French in 1779 and completed by the British, the fort is known for its inland-facing cannon. Its ramparts overlook St. George’s, the harbour and the island’s interior.
Fort George
Things to do, St. George
Built by the French around 1705, this fortress has witnessed defining moments in the nation’s history. Stone passages lead to cannon-lined ramparts overlooking the Carenage and coastline.
Grenada National Museum
Things to do, St. George
Set in former French barracks dating to the early 1700s, the museum traces the islands from Amerindian settlement through the colonial era to nationhood.
House of Chocolate
Food & Drink, St. George
This mini-museum in St. George’s explains the bean-to-bar story of Grenadian cocoa. Its café and boutique offer another way to explore the island’s chocolate-making culture.
Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park
Things to do, St. George
More than 65 figures stand at snorkelling depths in the Molinere-Beauséjour Marine Protected Area. The underwater sculpture park combines art with a seabed that is gradually becoming living reef.
River Antoine Rum Distillery
Food & Drink, St. Patrick
Producing rum since 1785, the distillery still uses a waterwheel to crush sugar cane. Guided visits show the historic works, including fermentation and pot stills.