A Town Called Freedom
Theme Street
Hansberry Wilson Theater
Our Hansberry Wilson Theater will feature Broadway level live plays by Black cast, and Black playwrights. There are few things as satisfying as attending a live play and getting immersed in the story unfolding on stage. The Lion King, Fences, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Pipeline, are just a few of the amazing plays you will thoroughly enjoy at the luxurious Hansberry Wilson Theater.
Black Music Hall Of Fame
Our Black Music Hall Of Fame features some of the greatest music artists of all time from practically every genre of music. You will love seeing videos and images of your favorite music artists, hearing their songs, and learning their fascinating stories at our Black Music Hall Of Fame. You’ll enjoy thrilling exhibits of artists like Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Jimi Hendrix, Kendrick Lamar and many other great Black music artists from around the globe.
Around The World In A Day
It may be the most exciting attraction in Belize. Around The World In A Day is an amazing virtual reality experience not to be missed. Through the magic of virtual reality you can fight as a civil war soldier with the Black 54th Massachusetts regiment. Or, you can battle against men and beast as a Gladiator in the Roman Colosseum. Or, perhaps take your fight to the skies as a member of the famed Black Red Tails squadron, or take to the track and race at speeds well over 200 miles an hour. Chase history and Babe Ruth’s home run record, or turn jockey and try to ride your way to the Kentucky Derby win. You can even insert yourself into the audience and witness an incredible moment like Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream Speech.” You can also use our virtual reality arena to travel the world to see icons like The Eiffel Tower, The Pyramids of Giza, The Roman Colosseum, or Sydney Opera House. You can even test your nerve by seeing what it’s like to try and become last second hero of a Championship football or Basketball game. It will be as though you are really there living in the moment.
Coltrane Jazz Club
Jazz is one of the many forms of music invented by Black music artists and Club Coltrane will feature live Jazz from some of the best jazz artists in the world. Whether your taste is in traditional jazz, smooth jazz, instrumental or vocal jazz, true jazz lovers from throughout the world will find a great deal to enjoy at Club Coltrane where the Jazz is hot, the drinks are cold, and the food is absolutely delicious.
Old Fashion Ice Cream Shop
It’s good old fashion ice cream with that home made taste. Sundaes, Root Beer Floats, Thick Malts, Waffle Cones, and more, all served in an assortment of your favorite flavors with a variety of toppings. Old Fashion Ice Cream is an old time ice cream parlour just like back in the good old days where you can take your date for a deliciously sweet evening or indulge the whole family.
Safari Sub Sandwiches
Mouth-watering meats and farm fresh vegetables served on a variety of daily oven baked breads will satisfy your hunt for the world’s best sub sandwiches. Safari Sub Sandwiches features the finest meats from grass fed cows, free range chickens, and other carefully curated meats. Safari is where you’ll find subs that taste like no others while delivering quality meats, breads, and quality ingredients from the finest sources.
Jungle Juices Juice Bar
When it’s time for cold and refreshing, natural and delicious juices and smoothies made from nature’s all natural ingredients Jungle Juices Natural Juice Bar delivers. Come and enjoy all natural beverages that not only tickle your taste buds with delicious taste but also enhance your health with powerful all natural vitamins, minerals, nutrients and electrolytes.
Poitier Cinema
Movie lovers are in for an absolute treat. Poitier Cinema will feature movies from the best Black & Brown actors, directors and producers on the Big screen. Movie goers will also get to attend the Nollywood film festival featuring the best films out of Africa. Movie fans will get to walk the red carpet when Poitier Cinema lights up the Belizean sky with spotlights for major world movie premiers.
Pryor Engagement Comedy Club
Laughter is medicine for the soul and the Pryor Engagement Comedy Club will provide timely medicine for all. For those looking for a fun night out the club will feature comedians from all over the globe. Good, clean, hilarious comedy will be the prescription every night at the Pryor Engagement. Customers will be treated to nights of side-splitting fun, refreshing ice cold beverages and delicious snacks to humorously brighten their nights and lives.
The Skating Rink
For those energetic tourists who are up to showing off their skating skills we feature a first-class skating rink. The days of gliding around the rink to the beat of your favorite music is back as witnessed by the song “Skate” by Silk Sonic aka Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Skating backwards, skating in pairs, in groups, feeling the vibes with friends and using your wheels like wings to soar above the issues of today is once again a popular pastime for tourists and locals.
The Bowling Alley
Bowling is a great way to spend the day especially when accompanied by good friends, good conversation, and good food. This easy and relaxing activity is a laid-back way to pass the day with your favorite people. Whether you throw strikes or not bowling is one sure way to connect. We’ll set up the pins and you can knock them down for a smooth evening of fun and friends.
Legendary Black Tees & Urban Wear
Souvenir hunters will love shopping at Legendary Black Tees where they can find T-shirts and urban wear featuring heroes and icons from black Culture. Collectors and fans will find the familiar faces of Legendary Black icons as well as pop culture heroes from music, sports, art, civil rights, literature, science, technology and dozens of other categories. Buyers will also discover T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, caps, beanies, cups, mugs, posters, and other beautiful items with the names and likeness of melanated heroes.
Cyber City
Computers, Wifi, Printing and Copying, Coffee , Tea, Baked Goods, Video Games. It’s all waiting for you at the Cyber City café. Traveling tourists who need a place to tap into wifi to get work done or just surf the web are welcomed. Travelers can also enjoy delicious snacks. Adults and teens can enjoy playing their favorite games in the video arcade. For those needing to print or copy documents, brochures, flyers and more they can be confident Cyber City will professionally handle their needs.
Gifts & More Gift Store
Purchase unique gifts created from around the globe at Gifts & More Gift Store. Original handbags, totes, shoes, clothing, arts and crafts, rugs, pottery, paintings, furniture and more can be found at Gifts and More. Gifts created in Africa, Asia, India, South America, and other locations worldwide can all be found at Gifts & More. If you are shopping for something unique, original, rare, indigenous, culturally significant or hand-made try Gifts & More.
The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery will feature artwork and exhibits from great Black artists of the past and current works and exhibitions from contemporary Black artists. Jean-Michel Basquiat, Charles W. White, Emma Amos, Kehinde Wiley, Pen Cayetano, Ernie Barnes, Gwendolyn Knight, Kara Walker and other exceptional artists will have exhibits in the Gallery and many will appear as guest speakers.
Blue Panther Resort & Spa
For tourists who love to have their accommodations in the heart of the action Blue Panther Resort & Spa is ground zero. There are so many incredible things to experience in A Town Called Freedom. Booking your accommodations at the Blue Panther Resort & Spa located only a short walk from all the wonders of Theme Street guarantees your time in Belize will be extraordinary. As is to be expected the accommodations, amenities, and views at The Blue Panther Resort & Spa are all first class.
Restaurant #1
With two exceptional restaurants to choose from on Theme Street that feature not only delicious food offerings from some of the best Chefs in Belize but also an ambience and tropical location that is stunningly beautiful one cannot go wrong when it’s time to please the pallet. Restaurant #1 is designed to be romantic and will undoubtedly be ground zero for those romantic evenings and very special intimate occasions.
Restaurant #2
Restaurant #2 is a place for fun and camaraderie. While both restaurants serve up meals that are overwhelmingly delectable with staffs whose main goal is to make each customer’s visit as delicious and beautiful as it is memorable this restaurant is built for fun. Restaurants are at the heart of activities in A Town Called Freedom. After having an amazing time on Theme Street the highlight of any night is ultimately the food choices.
Goldson Park Of Tranquility
The last, but certainly not least spot to mention on Theme Street is Golson Park of Tranquillity. One of the most cherished possessions one can ever have on this earth is PEACE. The Park of Tranquillity was created so that all who enter her grounds can possess Peace and Tranquillity if only for the fleeting time they are upon her soil. Plenty of hedges and secluded rest places where the weary can stretch out on a comfortable bench or hammock and nap. Vending stations offer cool beverages and snacks.
Yasuke: Black Samurai Garden
Spectators will get to tour the beautiful Japanese gardens where once inside the residence a storyteller will tell them about the legendary tale of Yasuke, the Black Samarai. Yasuke first arrived in Japan in the service of Jesuit Alessandro Valignano. He was summoned to daimyo Oda Nobunaga after Nobunaga wished to see a black man. Subsequently, Nobunaga took him into his service and gave him the name Yasuke. What followed was the incredible story and feats of Yasuke that will be acted out right before your eyes with dazzling fighting scenes and swordsmanship.
