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From windsurfing to whale-watching, golfing to gambling, merengue dancing to mountain climbing, the D.R. offers more than sun, sand, and surf. Colonial architecture, magnificent museums, and abundant eco-centric activities are other popular draws. Let our Editor Picks, hand-selected by Sherman’s staff, guide you to the best places to eat, sleep, shop, socialize, and sightsee on this popular Caribbean island.

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Zona Colonial smart splurge
Get lost in this UNESCO World Heritage Site's twisting cobblestone streets and plazas bordering the Ozama River, all overflowing with restaurants, bars, shops, and galleries.
Santo Domingo
Tags: international travel | moderate | smart splurge | trendy | historic
Golf smart splurge
The most famous of the D.R.’s 21 greens is resort Casa de Campo’s “Teeth of the Dog” course. Designer Pete Dye crafted the top-rated layout’s challenging bunkers and seven oceanfront holes.
Casa de Campo; La Romana; 800-877-3643; www.casadecampo.com.do
Tags: luxury | smart splurge | trendy | expensive
Baseball
Watch the country's sports stars compete in extensive (34 teams!) minor league games during summertime. Come winter, catch international players, hot prospects and, on occasion, greats like Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz.               
Liga de Béisbol Stadium; 809-567-6371; www.dominicansummerleague.com
Tags: international travel | spectator sport | budget | local favorite
Altos de Chavón
Since 1983, this nonprofit educational and cultural institution has fostered the arts through exhibitions, workshops, and art/design programs. Visit the ateliers and restaurants along the cobblestone streets.
La Romana; 3 miles east of Casa de Campo; 809-523-8011; www.altosdechavon.com
Tags: international travel | culture | culinary | views | shopping
Ocean World Adventure Park
Swim with dolphins, feed bengals, and touch stingrays at this exotic park. A private beach, marina, ocean-view restaurants, and glitzy casino provide Vegas-style appeal. Advance reservations necessary.
Puerto Plata-Santiago Autopista; 3 miles west of Puerto Plata; Cofresi; 809-291-1000; www.oceanworld.net
Tags: family | casino | theme park | adventure
Amber Museum
Did you know the D.R. is one of the world’s leading amber producers? This museum’s striking collection of specimens includes trapped plant and insect tree-resin fossils dating back 50 million years.
61 Duarte St.; Puerto Plata; 809-586-2848; www.ambermuseum.com
Tags: international travel | museum | tour | history | jewelry
Centro León
This well-respected, post-modern museum showcases everything from contemporary art to cultural and historical exhibits. Be sure to head to the fourth floor to watch rollers produce handmade cigars at the tabacalera (cigar workshop).
Villa Progreso, Santiago de los Caballeros; 146 Avenida 27 de Febrero; Santiago; 809-563-1111; www.centroleon.org.do
Tags: international travel | museum | performing arts | tour | history | shopping | local favorite
27 Charcos
This remarkable series of 27 waterfalls in the Rio Damajagua National Monument offers a series of hikes ranging from easy to arduous. Guides will explain folkloric medicinal uses of plants along the way.
Iguana Mama; Puerto Plata; 809-571-0908; www.iguanamama.com
Tags: international travel | hiking | tour | outdoors | history | adventure
Pico Duarte; Parque Nacional Jose del Carmen Ramirez
The Caribbean’s highest peak, perpetually snowcapped at 10,127 feet, is located in Cordillera Central. Purchase a permit to climb the mountain (a two-day camping trip) or take a half-day to hike well-marked trails through varied microclimates and ecosystems.
The Dominican National Parks Office; Cordillera Central; 809-472-3717
Tags: international travel | hiking | outdoors | view
National Park Isla Cabritos
The largest of three islands in the vast saltwater Lago Enriquillo hosts one of the world’s largest populations of caiman (a near-extinct alligator cousin). Tour the lake by boat with a guide from the visitor’s center.
The Dominican National Parks Office; Lake Enriguillo; La Descubierta; 809-472-3717
Tags: international travel | tour | wildlife | outdoors
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