Old Road
Town in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Old Road, officially known as the Town of Old Road, is a town located on a roadstead in the parish of Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda. It is overlooked by Boggy Peak, which lies to its northwest. Old Road was founded in the 1700s, and in the 1850s was still a tiny settlement of 96, smaller than its neighbour to the west, Urlings. Old Road has since grown to a population of 1,251 in 2011, and is now the tenth largest settlement in the country. Old Road is smaller than Willikies, but is larger than Montclear, Skyline, and Potters Village. Old Road is separated from much of Antigua by the Shekerley Mountains. The village is located on Andy Roberts Drive which to the east, merges onto Fig Tree Drive leading to John Hughes, and to the west, continues through Urlings, Crabs Hill, and Johnsons Point before merging onto Valley Road in Ffryes village.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 623
- Coordinates
- 17.017, -61.836
- Timezone
- America/Antigua
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of Old Road
Old Road is a small settlement in Antigua and Barbuda. With 623 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nature, sports and culture.
Things to do in Old Road
Nature in Old Road
(11)For nature, expect Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Islands. Counting everything, 11 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Old Road.
Sports in Old Road
(9)Our data lists Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Running as sports options here. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Old Road.
Culture in Old Road
(6)The culture shortlist for Old Road: Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, Fountains and Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Old Road's activity profile. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Wellness in Old Road
(4)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Spa and Wellness as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Old Road.
Nightlife in Old Road
(2)Nightlife lovers get Clubs and Nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Old Road is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Old Road
(1)Old Road's adventure entries include Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Old Road is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Old Road
(1)On the water sports side, Old Road offers Canoeing. It is a direct read of Old Road's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Old Road
(2)Looking for other activities? Old Road has Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Old Road.
Best time to visit Old Road
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Old Road through a larger town in Antigua and Barbuda; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Antigua.
Similar destinations
Places near Old Road that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Old Road known for?
- Old Road is mainly a destination for nature, sports and culture, set in Antigua and Barbuda with around 623 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Old Road?
- You can plan around Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Islands in Old Road. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Old Road?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Old Road located?
- Administratively, Old Road sits in Antigua and Barbuda — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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