Spots to Stop
Places you might want to check out
If you are strolling around town, here are some places you might want to check out.
Lower End Public Park
At the western end of Spanish Wells you will find Lower End Public Park. At the far end of the park is Abner's Pavilion. This is a great place to enjoy cool breezes and stunning sunsets. It is probably the most popular spot on the island with both visitors and locals alike.
This area is also a hot spot for enjoying the beach. Whether you're in the mood for beach combing, seabathing or just building sandcastles, this is the place. It has become even more inviting with the recent addition of an alluring swing set embedded in the water to provide a new kind of fun.
Shipyard Gazebo
A popular early morning stop is the Shipyard Gazebo, where you can sit and watch the sun rise. You can enjoy views of Gun Point and Jeans Bay, and watch as boats navigate in and out of the harbour.
The Tower Hill
The water storage tank that supplies Spanish Wells and Russell Island with water is located on the Harbour at 11th Street. A water tank (tower) once stood at the top of the hill but was replaced with the tank below. From the tower hill you can get a look at the surrounding area to the south which overlooks Eleuthera, Lobster Cay and Meeks Patch.
Spanish Wells Museum
The Spanish Wells Museum is a point of interest for those that would like to discover more of the islands history. It is located right next to the Islander Shop.
Cemetaries
For those that might have a genealogical interest, our cemetaries might be worth checking out.
There are 4 locations:
• Uptown at 3rd Street on Leo Pinder Main Street
• Midtown at 11th Street on Leo Pinder Main Street
• Methodist Cemetary at the Methodist Church grounds
• Russell Island at the top of Roderick Newton Drive
Church
Spanish Wells has a rich christian heritage which has resulted in the construction of several church buildings for congregational meetings.
• Peoples Church - 2nd Street & Leo Pinder Main
• Gospel Chapel - 6th Street & Leo Pinder Main
• Methodist Church - 22nd Street & Leo Pinder Main
• Berean Way Anabaptist Church - 14th Street & Leo Pinder Main
• Haitian Baptist Peoples Church - Russell Island