As its name suggests, this museum is devoted to amber -- the largest collection of it in the world! After viewing the spectacular collection, hit the gift shop and buy some Dominican amber jewelry. Guided tours are given throughout the day, and are available in several languages. Admission costs about $1 USD.

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The Cord House, also called the Casa del Cordon, is the oldest stone home in the Western Hemisphere, dating back to 1503. The son of Christopher Columbus lived here, making this a historic attraction. The house is open daily on weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Admission to The Cord House is free.


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The Columbus Memorial Lighthouse is located in Santo Domingo and is both a tourist attraction and place of cultural interest. Legend has it that the remains of Columbus are buried here. When the lights are turned on, the illumination of a cross can be seen in the sky for miles. Admission to the lighthouse costs only about $1.25 for adults and even less for children.


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This nature has features amazing wildlife, plants, flowers, trees and more for visitors to marvel at. Visitors can choose to wander through the park, or take a guided tour. You'll get to see indigenous flora, fauna and exotic wildlife found nowhere else. For more information about admission costs, hours of operation and guided tours, there is a toll-free number that can be called.


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Ocean World is an incredible aquarium and park that gets you up close and personal with the creatures of the sea. There are dolphin swim programs, sea lion encounter programs, a snorkel reef aquarium, and even an incredible tiger grotto. Swimmers are separated from the tigers by glass, but can feed the animals via a hole in the wall. Tickets for a day's admission costs $55.


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