Home to Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, the parish of St. Michael features natural Caribbean beauty as well as great historical sites and sports venues. Take a trip to Needham's Point for some of the best beaches on the island, or relax on the pretty, crescent-shaped beach of Carlisle Bay. Just outside Bridgetown, visitors can enjoy the George Washington House and the Garrison Savannah, a horseracing venue -- all located in the Garrison Historic District. Cricket fans should be sure to watch a match at the Kensington Oval, one of the major sporting facilities on the island.