Cockburn Town
The charming capital of Turks & Caicos — beautifully restored 18th and 19th century Bermudan-style architecture, the national museum, excellent restaurants and the departure point for whale watching and stingray excursions
Explore Cockburn Town
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Things To Do in Cockburn Town
The national museum, Bermudan architecture, Gibbs Cay stingrays and The Wall — the charming heart of Grand Turk.
Turks & Caicos National Museum
The Turks & Caicos National Museum is one of the finest small museums in the Caribbean — a fascinating collection of artefacts, documents and exhibits telling the story of the islands from the indigenous Lucayan people through the colonial period to the present day. The museum has a wonderful collection of Lucayan artefacts, colonial-era documents and exhibits on the salt industry, the slave trade and the natural history of the islands.
Front Street & Architecture
Front Street in Cockburn Town is one of the most charming and photogenic streets in the Caribbean — a beautifully restored row of 18th and 19th century Bermudan-style buildings, painted in pastel colours and set against the backdrop of the turquoise sea. The architecture is a reminder of the islands' long connection with Bermuda, and the street has a wonderfully relaxed, unhurried atmosphere.
Gibbs Cay — Stingray Swimming
Gibbs Cay is a small uninhabited island just off the coast of Grand Turk — one of the most magical natural experiences in the Caribbean. The shallow, crystal-clear water around the island is home to a large population of wild southern stingrays, which have become accustomed to human visitors and will swim right up to you. Boat trips to Gibbs Cay depart from Cockburn Town and are one of the most popular excursions in the islands.
The Wall — Diving
The Wall is one of the most famous dive sites in the world — a 7,000-foot continental shelf drop-off just offshore from Cockburn Town, where the shallow turquoise water suddenly plunges into the deep blue Atlantic. Several dive operators are based in Cockburn Town, offering excursions to The Wall and the other spectacular dive sites around Grand Turk.
Grand Turk Lighthouse
The Grand Turk Lighthouse is a historic cast-iron lighthouse built in 1852 — one of the most iconic landmarks on the island, with spectacular views over Grand Turk and the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse is located on the northern tip of the island and is a popular destination for walkers and photographers. Wild horses and donkeys roam freely along the beaches near the lighthouse.
Cockburn Town Travel Guide
Cockburn Town is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands — a charming, historic town on Grand Turk with beautifully restored 18th and 19th century Bermudan-style architecture and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.
The Turks & Caicos National Museum is one of the finest small museums in the Caribbean — a fascinating collection telling the story of the islands from the Lucayan people to the present day.
Front Street is one of the most charming and photogenic streets in the Caribbean — pastel-coloured Bermudan-style buildings set against the backdrop of the turquoise sea.
Gibbs Cay, just offshore, offers the chance to swim with wild stingrays — boat trips depart from Cockburn Town.
The Wall, one of the world's top dive sites, is just offshore — several dive operators are based in Cockburn Town.
The Grand Turk Lighthouse, built in 1852, offers spectacular views — and wild horses and donkeys roam freely along the nearby beaches.
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