The Botanical Gardens of Nevis
The Botanical Gardens were created on Nevis several years ago by Philadelphia couple Joseph and Martha Murphy, who wanted to create something beautiful on the island and to preserve flora from throughout the world. They chose a lovely spot in Montpelier Estate area, with views of Nevis Peak in the distance.

The gardens, filled with sculpture, fountains, and a replica of a Great House, has many garden areas to visit: roses and vines, cactuses, fruit trees, orchids. The most outstanding part is the tropical rain forest conservatory, built to emulate the conservatory at Kew Gardens in England. It houses tropical plants and huge Mayan-type sculptures. 
Many choose to be married in the gardens, and several locations are favorites. In the Great House is a wonderful gift shop, selling items related to plants and nature, and 1787 for afternoon luncheon and tea. 
There are occasionally lectures and classes given at the gardens. Memberships are available as well as single-day admissions. For information, call 869-469-3509.

Cotton Ginnery
The old stone cotton ginnery in Charlestown located near the ferry boat pier has taken on a new life. Recently restored for shops and a restaurant, the cotton ginnery is again bustling with activity as it did in the days when growing cotton was a key island industry. This was where cotton was ginned and packed into bales before shipment to England. 
The complex now includes a bookstore, local craftstore, clothing shops, a beauty salon, other gift shops and a restaurant. At certain times of year, community art and craft exhibits are held in the ginnery. For information, call the Cotton Ginnery office at 869-469-5521.

Horatio Nelson Museum
As its names implies, this museum displays artifacts and memorabilia of the life and times of British Naval Admiral, Lord Horatio Nelson, who visited Nevis in the late 18th century. He had been based in nearby Antigua with the duty of enforcing the Navigation Acts following the Treaty of Versailles.

Nelson's love affair with Nevis was largely due to Fanny Nisbet, a widow he met at a dinner party on Nevis. The two fell instantly in love, and their nuptials are without a doubt the most famous wedding here to date.

The museum displays antique furniture, utensils, photos of Nevis, and other momentos of the island at the time of Nelson. It has what is said to be the largest collection of Nelson relics in the Western Hemisphere, called "Nevis in the time of Nelson."

The late Robert Abrahams, a Philadelphia lawyer who had a home in Nevis, compiled the collection during his life and first displayed at his Nevis home. It includes miniatures of Nelson's fleet, photos of Nevis, his wedding, and other information relative to Nelson's life.

Mr. Abrahams donated the artifacts to the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society, a non-governmental body, which he believed was most capable of caring for the collection. The Society began construction of the Horatio Nelson Museum to house the collection in 1990. 

On March 11, 1992, the museum opened in honour of Nelson, who is best known for his valiant command of the British fleet during the Battle of Trafalgar. The opening date was the wedding anniversary of Lord Nelson and Fanny Nisbet, and to this day the historical society hosts an anniversary tea each year in their honour. 

Efforts to conserve those delicate artifacts have been well rewarded. They have fascinated thousands of visitors to Nevis, including Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the Royal family who have visited the island. For information, call 869-469-0408.

Nevisian Heritage Village
The Nevisian Heritage Village administered by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, largely depicts the evolution of Nevisian social history through housing.  The houses, dating from the Carib Indian era, are replicas and are furnished with antiques and relics of their relevant periods.  The display includes the blacksmith's shop, rum shop, and the shoe-maker's shop, along with the dwelling houses.  To complete this traditional village setting are "backyard" gardens, beautiful flower gardens and various species of indigenous plants and shrubs some adorning the typical "estate yard" ruins.  And, there's even an area for animal rearing.