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Victoria Public Library in Grand Turk was established in 1887 to honor Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. It remains a cultural hub offering books, internet access, and community programs.
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St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Grand Turk was built in 1900 and is the main Anglican church on the island. It’s a small white church by the sea that welcomes both locals and visitors.
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Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk, built in the 1830s, served as the island’s main prison until 1994. Now a historic site, it offers self-guided tours showcasing colonial-era prison life.
The only lighthouse in the country, this beautiful (albeit not very large) structure is the main historical attraction on Grand Turk. Don’t miss out on the scenic coastal path that leads along the cliffs north of the lighthouse. Unfortunately, access is not allowed inside the lighthouse.
Grand Turk is a spectacular dive destination, with some of the finest barrier reef and wall sites in the tropical Atlantic. The west and northwest sides of the island are the best locations for snorkeling from the beach. Several of the dive and tour operators offer short boat trips to better snorkeling areas offshore and near Gibbs Cay.
Est. in 1991, the Turks & Caicos National Museum is the country’s only museum (apart from a small satellite location on Providenciales), and is located on the historical Front Street in Cockburn Town, Grand Turk.
Governor’s Beach and the Cruise Center Beach are excellent for exquisite sand and water. English Point and Pillory Beach offer a more secluded setting. White Sands Beach and East Side Beach are the best for beachcombing.
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St. Thomas Anglican Church in Grand Turk is one of the island’s oldest churches, dating back to the 1800s. Its charming stone structure and oceanfront setting make it a serene stop for history and photo lovers.
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Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cockburn Town is the only Roman Catholic parish on Grand Turk. This modest yet charming church is part of the local Mission Sui Iuris established in 1984, and welcomes visitors and residents alike with warmth and accessibility
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The Methodist Church of Grand Turk, built in 1930 after the devastating “Hurricane of the Century” of 1926, stands in charming colonial red-and-white by the salt salina of Cockburn Town. It remains an intimate spiritual hub, beautifully preserved for both worshippers and visitors alike.
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Turks Head Inne, a lovingly restored 1830 landmark on historic Duke Street, offers charming rooms just steps from Grand Turk’s white sand beaches. Blending Caribbean history with modern comforts, it provides a relaxing and memorable island escape.
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The marker is mounted to the right of Todd’s main entrance. When this photo was taken, the store remained closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
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Originally built in the 1850s by master carpenter and former lighthouse keeper Benjamin H. Roberts, this historic Grand Turk home reflects the island’s rich heritage. Lovingly restored by its current owners, it now offers authentic island lodging in a prime location near key attractions and amenities.
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Boaby Rock Point is the southernmost tip of Grand Turk, featuring a quiet beach with white sand, turquoise waters, and shade from casuarina trees within walking distance of the cruise port. While swimming isn’t as ideal as nearby beaches, it offers great beachcombing, snorkeling, and continues on as White Sands Beach.
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Columbus’s 1492 landfall remains uncertain—some believe it was Grand Turk, others San Salvador in the Bahamas. A possible Niña shipwreck near Grand Turk and a national park in Cockburn Town commemorate his historic voyage.
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Lookout Point honors Admiral Horatio Nelson’s 1783 battle against French occupiers, though his attack failed. To the west is Columbus Passage, linked to Columbus’s debated landfall, and to the east lies the shipwreck-prone Northeast Reef.
