Dunmore Town Travel Guide

 Willettsworld Says:  I think there's 2 schools in Dunmore Town. This small charming school in Bay St is the primary school and there's a larger school for older childen on Court Rd which you'll pass by if you head this way to get to Pink Sands Beach. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This tree has become a Bahamas landmark in recent years. According to local inhabitants, this large almond tree washed down from a neighbouring cliff during hurricane Andrew in 1992 and was naturally laid to rest in an upright position. It makes for some very photogenic... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Dunmore Town has several lovely small colonial cottages on every street. The best examples can be found on Bay St. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This church was built in 1843 and features a huge model sailing ship that honors the seafaring tradition of the local islanders. 

 Willettsworld Says:  Dunmore Town features many beautiful old colonial cottages that date from the late 18th to 19th centuries. This cottage, known as Loyalist Cottage, was built in 1797 and is one of the finest examples in the town. It's located on Bay St where there are several more in the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Yes, the sand is really pink! It's got to be seen to be believed.The beach runs down the eastern side of Harbour Island and you can get there by taking either a rented golf cart or, like I did, take a 15 minute or so stroll along Goal Lane and past the school on Court Road.... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This church is claimed to be the oldest church in The Bahamas dating back to 1768. When I visited, there was a lovely elderly English lady who sat by the door. I talked to her for some time as she was from my home country. She said that the church roof had to be replaced... 

 Willettsworld Says:  At the corner of Dunmore and King Streets lies this small obelisk erected in memory of Dr Albert Johnson, the Bahamas' first qualified doctor and a respected justice of the peace who died in 1895. 

 Greg_V Says:  Up until recently, the only way to get to Dumore Town was to fly (from Nassau or Forida) to North Eleuthera, and then take a taxi to the public docks at the harbor, and then a water taxi to Dunmore Town. That is still a viable option (and not as hard as it sounds), but the... 

 Greg_V Says:  Try and visit the docks when the mailboat comes in. It's a flurry of activity, and if you want, they'll probably even let you help unload it.