August Town Travel Guide
Kingston
Visit August Town
Popular places to visit
Bob Marley Museum
Learn how a poor Jamaican man from Trench Town became an international pop star thanks to his thought-provoking lyrics and feel-good reggae music.
Devon House
Explore the opulent home of Jamaica’s first black millionaire, go shopping and sample the famous ice cream in the mansion’s courtyard.
National Heroes Park
Enjoy the sunny outdoors and learn all about Jamaica’s greatest sons and daughters at this huge public park, filled with pieces of modern sculpture.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Discover the most famous Jamaican artists of the last 100 years in the oldest museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.
Jamaica House
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Jamaica House. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
National Stadium
Catch an event at National Stadium during your trip to Kingston. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Private Sunset Cruise in Caribbean in St. Lucia
Deluxe Sunset and Saxophone Sail on Luxury Lady Grace Catamaran
Bamboo Rafting, Frenchman Cove, Boston Jerk Centre in Portland
Exotic Full Day Kingston Culture Tour from Ocho Rios
Top hotels in August Town
S Hotel Kingston
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
R Hotel Kingston
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Altamont Court Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Terra Nova, BW Premier Collection
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around August Town
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills might not have many top sights, but National Stadium and Independence Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mona
When in Mona, you can plan a visit to National Stadium and Bob Marley Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mona Heights
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Mona Heights. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Stadium and Bob Marley Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
Liguanea
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Liguanea. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Bob Marley Museum and National Stadium are a few top places to visit.
Eden Gardens
If you're spending some time in Eden Gardens, National Stadium and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library are top sights worth seeing.
Harbour View
You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in Harbour View. You might want to make time for a stop at Jamaica Beaches or Nelson Mandela Park.