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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in St. John's, Antigua
In St. John's, the capital city of Antigua, farmers markets, candy- colored architecture and the ruins of sugar plantations vie for attention with a kaleidoscope of coral reefs and sailing adventures. Salute the white baroque towers of St. John's Cathedral that dominate the skyline before joining the flocks of cruise passengers on a Heritage Quay shopping excursion. To experience the island's early cultures, visit the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, housed in a 1750s colonial courthouse.
Restaurants in St. John's
1. Jolly Roger
2. Holy Family Cathedral
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
3. Cenotaph (War Memorial)
4. Prince Klaas Monument
5. Redcliffe Quay
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4.0 based on 257 reviews
Former slave compound, now a shopping district with some of the finest stores and restaurants on the island.
Reviewed By HilaryH87
Conveniently located near the cruise ship terminal, The Goldsmitty is a nice, locally owned jewelry store. We highly recommend the advertised antiguanite. We chose to polish our own stone and were taken upstairs to select a precut stone to polish. We learned about the stone - petrified coral - and its variations. The artisan then demonstrated how to polish them and then we took over. After polishing the stone using 6 different grits, it was ready to be set. We love that we were able to learn about the stone, experience the process, and take home a beautiful keepsake.
6. Fort James
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4.0 based on 245 reviews
British fort built in the 17th century to protect the entrance of St. John's harbor.
Reviewed By Globetrotter034
Took a walk around to soak up some history. All the cannons and the powder room remains as does the perimeter wall. What a labour intense job to build all of this back when no machines were available to assist. Very impressive!
7. Fort Barrington
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4.0 based on 193 reviews
British fort looming dramatically over the shoreline, built in 1779 to protect the British island from the French.
Reviewed By P-D-Rosey - Petrolia, Canada
We hiked her from the Royalton Resort. Amazing 360 degree views of the Island and ocean. Can even see the outline of the wreck of the Andes.
8. Antigua Recreation Ground
9. Cathedral of St. John the Divine
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3.5 based on 302 reviews
Religious and architectural landmark, a beautiful neo-Baroque building looming largely over the city of St. John's.
Reviewed By roaming_kiwi58 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Outside the cathedral looks quite scruffy and in need of attention. The inside is quite stunning. So much timber and clearly restored recently. I hope they find the money to restore the outside as well soon. Make sure you visit if you are in St Johns. We walked up from the cruise port.
10. Heritage Quay
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3.5 based on 386 reviews
Duty-free shopping abounds at this seaside mall.
Reviewed By sarahanglim - St. John's, Caribbean
Love the shops in Heritage Quay - Sunseekers my favourite swimwear shop. Visit it for good Duty Free shopping; perfumes t shirts and souvenirs and jewellry and watches
