As far as the history of the Devon House goes, it was built in 1881 and initially it belonged to George Stiebel. Since then the property had many owners, finally taken over by the government in 1965 and opened for public in 1968.
This 2 story building showcases the exclusive and expansive Jamaican culture in the form of the exhibits. The mansion holds some of the remade furniture and the architecture of the Jamaica. The 11 acres of property offers lush lawns and great place to shop and dine.
The courtyard of the mansion has number of restaurants offering authentic Jamaican cuisine. I tasted the best jerk chicken in the whole town here in the restaurant called Rum Roast and Royal. It’s an ideal place to pick up some local handy craft items, as many locals have their stalls here selling goods. Along with that every year local artists display their goods in the craft fair organized during Easter, Independence and Christmas day.
The tickets to enter the site are very reasonable, which is JMD 300 for adults and JMD 100 for children under 12. The price of the ticket includes a guide which will familiarize you with every aspect and history of the mansion.
Kingston Quick Travel Guide
• Instead of taxis and cabs, use the bus services which are budget friendly and will help you save money.
• Travelers can contact the Jamaican Tourism Board for any information related to Kingston. Located at 64 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, regarding any travel information including shopping, nightlife, historic places, general travel queries like flights to Kingston, hotels and more.
• Budget travelers can visit Kingston from April to May, as the airlines offers cheap flights to Kingston. As well as you are likely to get cheap hotel rates as well.
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