The village of Hope-Town is known for its candy-striped lighthouse which was built in 1863 by the British Imperial Lighthouse Service as a mark to the reef of Elbow Cay. Besides, its village-like atmosphere has a charm of its own. A typical laid-back feeling is what you will find here which will add an extra pleasure to your vacation. Another interesting place of this town is the Wyannie Malone Historical Museum. It is a storehouse of valuable artifacts from the "Wrecker's Days". Do not forget to visit the Byrle Patterson Memorial Garden. This enchanting garden is beautifully decorated with rose plants, Caribbean and Casuarinas pine trees, and also has facilities for picnicking. If you are running on a fixed budget, you need not worry about accommodation as there are plenty of budget Elbow Cay villa rentals.
The shops are mainly located in the Hope Town area. You will find beautiful pieces of jewelry, arts and crafts, garments, and various other gift items to take back home as a memory of your vacation here. Also, there are superb restaurants serving some of the finest quality seafood and other dishes typical to the island. You will come across one of the best pictures of this location during the annual Summer Festival. Booking Elbow Cay vacation homes can be slightly pricey during this time due to the heavy rush of tourists.