Tobago North Coast Attractions
One highlight of Tobago is the drive along the scenic and mostly unsettled road between Mt Irvine Bay and Bloody Bay where the road turns southward over the mountains of the Tobago Forest Reserve. The coast presents one postcard perfect bay after the next.
Most of the specific human-built attractions are to be found at the western end of the road. While some people may try to do the whole road in one day, some of these specific sites can be split into a second day.
Most of the specific human-built attractions are to be found at the western end of the road. While some people may try to do the whole road in one day, some of these specific sites can be split into a second day.
Arnos Vale Resort
The veranda of the Arnos Vale Hotel is one of the best spots to view birds who are attracted by the wide-range of feeders maintained by the staff.
While the grounds and private beach of this hotel are reserved for guests, the hotel serves tea each afternoon which presents non-guests with the opportunity to see the many hummingbirds and other colorful species.
While the grounds and private beach of this hotel are reserved for guests, the hotel serves tea each afternoon which presents non-guests with the opportunity to see the many hummingbirds and other colorful species.
Purchasing the afternoon tea and cakes gains admission to the grounds. Tea starts about 3 p.m. but you may arrive earlier.
Minor climbing is required to reach the hotel.
Facilities
Beach
Gift shop
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Gift shop
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Arnos Vale Water Wheel and Nature Park
This well-preserved 18th-c. waterwheel once powered a sugar mill. Much of the mill's machinery is on view. The site, now the Arnos Vale Water Wheel and Nature Park, has been enhanced and now has an outdoor theater, restaurant and walking trails.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
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Buccoo - Steel Band Concerts, Trinidad and Tobago
While the village and bay are typical of those of Tobago, Buccoo's claim to fame is the weekly live steel band concert held Sundays at 8:30 p.m.
At Easter the town holds goat and crab races.
Buccoo is also a departure point for glass bottom boat tours of its offshore reef. Snorkerling is also popular here.
At Easter the town holds goat and crab races.
Buccoo is also a departure point for glass bottom boat tours of its offshore reef. Snorkerling is also popular here.
Mt Irvine - Kimme Museum
Unusual sculpture in an unusual building is the work of German sculptor Luise Kimme. She depicts Tobagan dancers, girls, lovers and mothers with children.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 14:00 |
Mt Irvine Bay Hotel and Golf Club
While this highly-rated 18-hole course is primarily for guests at the Mt Irvine Bay Hotel, other hotels can arrange for use of this facility.
Of note in this upscale hotel overlooking scenic Mount Irvine Bay is a restaurant built around an old stone sugar windmill base. The mill structure can be seen from the road. The mill was in use from the last quarter of the 18th c until the collapse of the sugar industry in 1887.
Of note in this upscale hotel overlooking scenic Mount Irvine Bay is a restaurant built around an old stone sugar windmill base. The mill structure can be seen from the road. The mill was in use from the last quarter of the 18th c until the collapse of the sugar industry in 1887.
Tobago Rain Forest Reserve - Parlatuvier to Roxborough Road
The road through the Rain Forest Reserve from north to south near the eastern end of Tobago is one of the more scenic ways to see the forest. At the top of the ridge hiking trails and freelance guides are found.
