Wahoo’s
After you’ve taken in the historic sights in the charmingly colourful parish of the Town of St. George via bike tour, head to nearby Wahoo’s. The wahoo is a beloved fish indigenous to Bermuda, with a mild-sweet taste and a firm texture that’s inviting to all. Sit on the waterside patio overlooking the sparkling harbour waters, and try the Best of Bermuda award-winning Bermuda Fish Chowder and Wahoo Nuggets, a local favorite appetizer fried a golden brown.

There’s also a locally caught fresh ceviche available, for a hot and cold take on St. George’s best catches. Make sure to order one or two Wahoo Tacos, served with pico de gallo, lime sour cream, and southwestern coleslaw.

Bone Fish Bar & Grill
After you explore the Royal Naval Dockyard area, settle the gang down on the enormous outdoor patio at the Bone Fish Bar & Grill.

There’s a kids’ menu (complete with games and colouring sections) to please even the pickiest of eaters, alongside a Mediterranean-inspired choice of fresh seafood dishes. Parents will love the Ocean Breeze (a collection of fresh seafood including mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, octopus, and scallops served over mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives), while everyone will want to share the Crispy Avocado Fries with a miso honey ginger special sauce.

Swizzle Inn
All generations deserve to experience the iconic Swizzle Inn, which has been delighting locals and visitors since 1932 in its original 17th-century roadhouse. With current locations in both Bailey’s Bay and South Shore, the inns feature plenty of shaded porch views as well as additional (and sunnier) seating on the patio for a casual, comfortable vibe everyone will appreciate.

This is where Bermuda’s national drink, the Rum Swizzle, was first concocted, so history dictates that age-appropriate family members should try out its mix of Gosling’s Black Seal and Gold Seal rums with fruit liqueurs and orange, pineapple, and lemon juices. While you’re getting your swizzle on, add some food to the fire.

The extensive menu has an array of soups, salads, starters, finger foods, sandwiches, burgers, and more, with plenty of options to please any palate or dietary considerations. Both big and little kids will love the delightfully enormous Bailey’s Bay Fish Sandwich, with its mix of beer-battered haddock, tomato, melted cheddar, and tartar sauce.

Art Mel’s
No family member can leave Bermuda without sinking his or her teeth into a delightfully messy fish sandwich, and Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy version is arguably the most famous on the island. As you can see, it comes in only one size (enormous), so grab one and share it while overlooking the water in Pembroke.

Definitely order it on raisin bread (a Bermuda specialty), as the sweetness perfectly complements the fresh snapper fried in soybean oil (so it’s not super heavy) and its mix of cheese, tomato, coleslaw, and tartar sauce

Bailey’s Bay Ice Cream Parlour
Summer days and ice cream form one of those classic, unbeatable combinations that defy age. So take the entire brood to the famous sweets purveyor, conveniently located across the street from the Bailey’s Bay Swizzle Inn and close to the Crystal Caves. Eyes will go wide with anticipation as more than 30 homemade ice cream flavors are considered, such as rum and ginger, Bermuda banana, and Bermuda tomato jam.

Cooper’s Island | Cooper’s Island Road, St. George’s

Formerly a military base and NASA tracking station, Cooper’s Island near the Town of St. George opened to the public in 1995. Its 12 acres of serene nature reserve–perfect for everything from sunbathing to birdwatching–stretch across Bermuda’s southeastern shore. Swim in the shallow waters of Clearwater Beach, hike forest paths, then climb to the top of the Wildlife Observation Tower at the end of the island to spot dolphins and whales.

Bermuda Railway Trail

The 18-mile Bermuda Railway Trail is bordered by Bermuda’s breathtakingly blue ocean. As the sun rises, locals run, bike, and walk their dogs along sandy paths and wooden bridges that overlook the rugged coastline. Schedule a guided bike tour with Fantasea Diving and Watersports and set out for an adventure.

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo | 40 North Shore Road, Flatts

Learn about the island’s unique sea life and get up close and personal with animals from around the world at Bermuda’s Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, located in the colorful Flatts Village. Start by peering into giant indoor tanks to see creatures indigenous to Bermuda, like spiny lobster, black grouper, and the predatory lionfish. Then pop outside to see seals sunbathing and swimming; plan your visit around their feedings, open to the public three times a day. In the rest of the zoo, you’ll find uncaged lemurs jumping and peacocks prancing around freely, flamingoes putting on an exotic show, Galapagos tortoises relaxing in the sand, and various other species exciting and delighting onlookers with their daily rituals.

Walsingham Nature Reserve | Walsingham Lane, Harrington Sound Road

Run through the jungle, swing from vines, jump into deep, blue pools, and explore underground caves at Walsingham Nature Reserve–known as Tom Moore’s Jungle to locals. Choose between wading in clear mangrove ponds surrounded by forest and swimming in more secluded (but totally safe and visitor-friendly) grottos like Causeway Cave. Dry off with a tour of Crystal Caves, a natural phenomenon 120 feet below ground that formed during the Ice Age and was discovered by two Bermudian teenage boys in 1906. Traverse the submerged walkways and snap plenty of family pictures along the way.

Horseback Riding | Moran Meadows, 7 Salt Spray Lane, St. George’s

The family with an adventurous spirit will relish a trip on horseback through the vibrant Town of St. George. Follow a guide from Moran Meadows past landmarks like the Unfinished Church, Bridge House, and Somer’s Garden–plus a quick photo op at Tobacco Bay Beach, where horses will wet their hooves in the water during the late fall, winter, and early spring. This experience is best for older kids and parents who are comfortable with horses and have ridden them before.

Royal Naval Dockyard | Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandy’s

Mix education with excitement at Royal Naval Dockyard. First, explore the past, present, and future of the island at the Bermuda National Museum. Get familiar with artifacts from shipwrecks and learn about the island’s unique maritime culture through a series of kid-friendly, immersive exhibits. Then pop over to the Clocktower Mall or the Craft Market to shop for souvenirs and gifts. Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Quest, catch a round of putput at Bermuda Fun Golf, or make the most of a rainy day with a couple of hours at FryDay’s Trampoline Park.

Sunset Cruise | True Bermuda, City of Hamilton, Bermuda

Charter a private catamaran from True Bermuda for an afternoon cruise that will thrill the entire family. Hop aboard the 40-foot Azalia in the City of Hamilton, then lounge on the net as you set sail toward the Dockyards. View the towering National Museum and its surrounding cannons from the sea before heading to Ely’s Harbour. Along the way, pass picturesque beaches flanked by colorful homes and count the varying hues of blue in the Atlantic. Captain Jake will stop at The Tug, a partially exposed shipwreck that’s a popular spot for divers; throw fish food into the water and watch schools of fish scurry to feast on the bounty. At the end of the voyage in Ely’s Harbour, the crew will help kiddos crawl into clear kayaks or onto paddleboards so they can row into the sunset. Parents can watch the day dissolve with a Rum Swizzle in hand.