Royal Naval Dockyard.

Once the strategic hub for the British Royal Navy known as the "Gibraltar of the West," this sprawling stone fortress at Bermuda’s western tip has been repurposed into the island's most versatile activity center. The 18th-century naval base retains its imposing limestone architecture and ramparts, but the interior now houses a dense collection of museums, craft markets, and workshops. The National Museum of Bermuda anchors the site within the historic Keep, while nearby buildings host the Bermuda Arts Centre and the island’s glassblowing studio. Beyond the history, the yard serves as a primary transport hub with ferry links to Hamilton and St. George’s. It is also the island’s recreation capital, offering everything from dolphin encounters and mini-golf to Snorkel Park Beach, making it a rare spot where colonial military history sits comfortably alongside modern resort amenities.