The first big sugar plantation in Antigua, Betty's Hope heralded the island's development of large-scale sugar production.

The plantation was built by Sir Christopher Codrington in the late 1600's and was named after his daughter.

Although approximately one hundred stone windmill towers are dotted around the island, the two surviving and restored stone sugar mills and the remains of the stillhouse at Betty's Hope are very significant in Antiguan history, and are a fascinating insight into the industry that dominated the island for hundreds of years.

This road runs from the low central plain of the island through areas of lush vegetation and rainforest up to steep farmlands, and then down to the coast again.

It is the most picturesque route on the island, passing groves, sugar mills and churches as it rises into the ancient hills of St.Mary in the southwest.

The fortification was built in the first half of the 18th century to protect St.John's harbour, and the walls are still in very good condition.

The fort yields a stunning view of the harbour, and the area has been developed to include nearby Heritage Quay, with restaurants, duty-free shops, hotel and casino.

This is the center of the Antiguan arts community, located in Brown's Bay at Nonsuch Bay.

The exibits change throughout the year, and the two highlights are in November - the Craft Fair and the Antigua Artists' Exhibition.

Harmony Hall is built around a sugar mill tower, which has been converted to a bar which has magnificent panoramic views.

Indian Town Point is at the far east point of the island, and is believed to have been an Arawak camp site before Europeans colonized the island.

On the coastline of the Point is the spectacular sight of Devil's Bridge, a large natural limestone arch, around which huge waves force their way through holes in the rocks at high tide.

The museum, in the middle of St.John's, houses a wide collection of fascinating objects, charting the history of the two islands.

The exibits range from items such as as a life-size replica of an Arawak dwelling to Viv Richards' cricket bat.

This is the historic heart of the island, at English Harbour. The natural harbour, situated at a strategic point, was used by the British Navy under Admiral Nelson during the Napoleonic wars.

It now forms part of a national park comprising English Harbour and Shirley Heights, and has a museum, shops, restaurants and hotels, as well as being a yacht haven.

This is the center of the Antiguan cottage industry of folk pottery, an industry which dates back to the early 18th century, when slaves used local clay to make cooking vessels.

The clay is collected from nearby pits, and the items are fired under layers of grass in the yards of potters' houses.

Pottery can be bought at various places in the village, and also at stores around the island.

This area of gun emplacements and military buildings (named after General Shirley, Governor of the Leeward Islands in the late 18th century) affords breathtaking views far out over English Harbour.

On Sunday afternoons, enjoy the fun of barbecues, rum punch and steel bands playing reggae music.

In the nearby cemetery is the obelisk erected in honour of the soldiers of the 54th regiment.