Fort George sits on the headland above the Carenage, commanding views over both the inner harbour and the open sea to the south. The British built it in 1706, initially calling it Fort Royal, and it served as the island's main defensive position for two centuries. The cannon emplacements are still in place, and the thick stone walls give some sense of how the fort must have looked when it actually had guns to defend.
The panoramic views alone justify the short steep walk up from town. On a clear day you can see across to neighbouring islands. The fort now serves as Grenada's police headquarters, which makes wandering the interior a slightly odd experience — uniformed officers going about their business beneath centuries-old battlements. The outer walls and terrace are freely accessible.