Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 427

New River-Coconut Walk
Estates
Until it was closed in 1958, New River Estate
was the largest sugar mill on the island. Just
south of the St James drag-racing track on
Nevis’s eastern, Atlantic Coast, the mill now
lie in ruins but visitors can still be amazed at
the size of the machinery and the elegance
of the chimney and volcanic stone colonnade
which formed part of the now ruined Great
House. From here it is also great for scenic
views of the coast and Montserrat in the
distance.
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Nevisian Heritage Village
Administered by The Ministry of Tourism,
this Heritage Village displays the evolution
of Nevis through its housing and includes a
rum shop, blacksmith’s shop, and the shoe-
maker’s shop as well as housing used by the
Carib Indians. On display in these houses
are weapons, clay pots and calabash bowls
whilst the later era gingerbread chattel
house has displays containing flour bag
dresses and patchwork quilts.
Photo Credit: TripAdvisor
Peak Heaven
From its elevated view of 1200ft above
sea-level, in the historic village of Rawlins,
Peak Haven affords views of the neighboring
islands of Redonda , Antigua, and
Montserrat. Here, among the lush flora and
fauna, there is a large picnic area, a three
level playground, Eddies Tree House and
Heritage House where you can learn about
Nevis’s history from the 17th century to
present day.
Photo Credit: TripAdvisor