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Do get the transportation pass. Take the #7 bus from the port into Hamilton. It goes along the South Rd and the views are outstanding. See something you like? Get off, then hop back on in the same spot. Take the Ferry back - more awesome views. Be sure to greet the bus driver when you get on and say thank you when you get off - it's the Bermudian way!
Take the Famous Homes and Hideways tour from Consort cruises. The couple that run it know a lot about the history of the island and the people who live in those fabulous homes. A lot of tour operators sell tickets for this tour. Buy your tickets directly from them - they are in the phone book. They will thank you for it, because although you pay the same amount - they have to give the tour operators a commission. They're just a nice couple and this is the way they make their living. I have no affiliation with them - I just liked them and loved the tour.
Take the ferry into Hamilton and head up the hill to the bus depot. Get the #10 or #11 bus to the Aquarium. The bus drivers are very helpful - if you tell them where you are going they will let you know when to get off.
At the Aquarium, they feed the seals at around 1-1:30 and the seals are adorable. There is an interesting museum, a lovely aquarium and a zoo. Check the high tide/low tide times in the Royal Gazette (the local paper - it makes a great souvenir) and if you're there at the right time (at the changeover from high to low tide) you can watch the water rush out of Harrington sound like someone pulled the plug.
Hop back on the bus (#10 or #11) and head for the Swizzle Inn. Ask for a seat on the terrace, have a Swizzle and a bite to eat, and watch Bermuda go by. I recommend the Montecristo sandwich - it's big enough to share, and the Portuguese Red Bean soup - it's spicy and so good!
Cross the road to catch the bus back to Hamilton. While your waiting, have an ice cream cone from the Bailey's Bay ice cream shop, and keep your eye out for chickens. They run wild in Bermuda!
All the buses run back to Hamilton at that point, but the #1 goes along the South Rd and it's a bit more scenic.
Visit the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) - especially if you have children along. You can take the bus there from Hamilton or grab a cab from the Ferry Terminal. It's just outside the city, but it's a far walk. They have some really interesting exhibits, like Teddy Tucker's treasure (he's a local diver) and a shark cage set up where it looks like you are really in a shark cage with sharks attacking.
If you are in Hamilton on a Saturday at noon, you can catch the Gombey Dancers at Queen Elizabeth Park aka Par le Ville Park on Queen St. (not far from the Ferry terminal). You can also catch them at Harbor Nights (Wed Apr - Sept) or Destination Dockyard Nights (Mon Jun - Sept).
Out at the Dockyard, have lunch and try a local beer (I recommend Somer's Amber Ale) at the Frog & Onion pub. Ride the "train" it goes all over the Dockyard and it's free. Visit the Glassworks and you can also sample some rum cake there. The items they make at the Glassworks are beautiful and you can watch the artisans make them.
Have your picture taken in the Moongate (just ask anyone) it's good luck!
Do the Hartley's Underwater Walk - it's awesome and you won't get your hair wet!
And if you are there around the middle of June (it's never the same day, for some reason) check out the Queen's Birthday Parade - it was fun!
Well - that should be enough to last you a week or several trips anyway. Enjoy!
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