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Adventures On Foot
Slip on a pair of comfortable shoes and take off on a walking tour of George Town. A brochure produced by the National Trust covers a self-guided walking tour of about two hours in length; copies of An Historical Walking Tour, Central George Town are available from the National Trust, at the tourism office, and at the National Museum for $1.
The tour begins at the cruise ship landing and includes the site of Fort George, built around 1790 to defend the island from Spanish invasions. The fort site is located at the intersection of Harbour Drive and Fort Street.
Nearby, the Seamen's Memorial remembers the 153 Caymanians lost at sea. Across the street the Elmslie Memorial Church was built by shipwright Captain Rayal
Bodden; inside the ceiling is constructed to resemble a schooner's hull. The adjacent cemetery has grave markers that resemble houses, a typical style seen at the island's cemeteries.
Other stops on the walking tour include the Legislative Assembly Building, the post office, and walk-bys of traditional houses with Caymanian sand gardens.
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