Historic 18th and 19th century Bermudian architecture lines Duke and Front Streets in the town.

The city supposedly lies on the place where Juan Ponce de León first landed on the island.

The house is believed to be over 180 years old and much of its structural material came from local shipwrecks, including a ship's mast, which is one of the building's main supports.

In addition to the main cell block and offices for prison officials, it hosts a bell tower and its own museum.

[8] Grand Turk has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) with summer-like weather occurring all year round and a rainier season from September to December when the northeastern trade winds are strongest and hurricanes common.