JAMAICA'S CAPITAL CITY
Jamaica's capital city, Kingston, is basically the head quarters of the country's affairs. Jamaica's two (2) major political parties, all major banks, insurance companies, airline companies, travel agencies, utility companies, major transport companies, government agencies, embassies, unions and small business agencies all have their head offices in Kingston. Many years ago, if a Jamaican needs a passport, certificate of title for land, top legal assistance regarding government or other matters, they had to go to Kingston to have these matters sorted out.
Kingston hosts Jamaica's first International Airport in that of the Norman Manley International airport. This airport handles International flights to Jamaica that transport cargo and passengers. Kingston now has the main cargo shipping hub for the Caribbean region in that of the Kingston Wharves which are located in the Kingston Harbour. Regarding travellers to Jamaica, Kingston caters to a large number of business, recreational, leisure, adventurous and incentive travellers from around the world.
If your travelling to Jamaica as a tourist and the nature of your vacation should take you to areas such as the Blue Mountains or Port Antonio, our recommendation to you is to fly into Kingston. There may be less expensive flights to Montego Bay; being that most or all of the major charter flights goes to Montego Bay. However, your ride from the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston to the blue Mountains or Port Antonio, will be far much shorter and far less expensive. For more information on facts regarding Kingston please see below or contact us using the information provided on the contact us page.
ATTRACTIONS IN KINGSTON
JAMAICA'S CAPITOL CITY
Jamaica's capital city, Kingston, is basically the head quarters of the country's affairs. Jamaica's two (2) major political parties, all major banks, insurance companies, airline companies, travel agencies, utility companies, major transport companies, government agencies, embassies, unions and small business agencies all have their head offices in Kingston.
BOB MARLY'S MUSEUM
The Bob Marley Museum is a tourist attraction in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician, and 'Reggae Icon,' Bob Marley. This museum; which is now one of Jamaica's Historic Sites, is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, and is Bob Marley's former place of residence. It was home to the Tuff Gong reggae record label which was founded by The Wailers in 1970.
CULTURE YARD IN TRENCH TOWN
Culture Yard is the former home of both Vincent Tata Ford and Bob Marley. Tata was a friend mentor and staunch defender of Bob Marley. Joe "Stepping Razor" Higgs also tutored and launch the young Wailers in this yard. TTCY is a Trench Town Development Association run project. In 2006, the Jamaica National Heritage Trust declared the TTCY a National Heritage Site. Currently We host daily tours and offer our visitors access to the TTCY museum, Casbah Bar, lounges and souvenir shop."
DEVON HOUSE
Devon House, built in 1881, is the former residence of George Stiebel, Jamaica's first millionaire of 'African Descent.' Stiebel gained his wealth in Venezuela and returned to Jamaica, where he owned the property from (1820–1896). He was appointed as the Custos, a high civic post, of St. Andrew. Unfortunately, Devon House went into shambles, and was demolished in 1965. Sometime later, the government of Jamaica purchased and restored it. Devon House is now a National Heritage Site.
INSIDE DEVON HOUSE
'Optional Tours' are done on site. This is not included in the cost paid for your 'Single Day Excursion/Tour To Kingston.' Nevertheless, Step back in time to 1881 to learn what life was like when the Stiebel’s called Devon House their home. Talented tour guides are on site who are able to provide the 'Devon House Mansion Tour' in English and Deutsch.
JAMAICA'S MAIN BUSINESS CENTER
Not many places to visit here. However driving through this part of the city is interesting.
LEARN MORE ABOUT JAMAICA'S CAPITAL CITY
Accommodation in Kingston varies from a simple low budget bed and breakfast to luxurious rooms and suits in business class hotels. Depending on your occasion in Kingston and your accommodation taste, our tourist destination management team at Attractions Link Tourism Services will be able to assist you in getting your accommodation desire, while holidaying or on business in Jamaica's capital city. Accommodation in Kingston comes with various plans. These are bed only, the traditional Bed and breakfast plan, modified American plan which means bed with breakfast and dinner. Whichever of these you will want to have on your vacation or business trip, Attractions Link Tourism Services will be able to assist you in putting together your desired stay in Kingston Jamaica.
If you are holidaying in other resort areas of Jamaica, you are welcome to our capital city. Regardless of the bad press this city might have at times, it is worthwhile knowing the truth by testing the water yourself; as these stories are blown out of proportion most of the time. If you are staying in Ocho Rios or Port Antonio and would like to visit Kingston, Attractions Link Tourism Services currently operate a day tour of Kingston from these resort areas which allows you to see some of Kingston's main attractions for locals and tourists alike. These attractions are, Bob Marley's Museum, Culture Yard, Devon House and Port Royal. If there is anywhere or anything you would want to do or see in Kingston that is not mentioned, please, feel free to contact us using the information provided on the contact us page.
