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What to do and see in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Philipsburg is the capital of Dutch St. Maarten, a Caribbean island divided into Dutch and French (Saint Martin) sides. Bargain seekers flock to the duty-free and sales-tax-free stores of Philipsburg's mile-long commercial district. Visitors also enjoy the city's art galleries, historic forts, casinos and zoo, as well as Great Bay Beach and its boardwalk. Offshore, on the 12 Metre Challenge, guests can work as part of the crew on one of five boats used in the 1987 America's Cup competition.
Restaurants in Philipsburg
1. Phillipsburg Sint Maarten
2. Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,733 reviews
Shopping, Dinning, Cultural, Romantic Walk
Reviewed By Hafer1002 - Sellersville, United States
Was really nice walk up and down the beach areas. Had some good shops and local cuisine. We highly recommend visiting the area when in St Martin.
3. Saint Martin of Tours Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By SunshineW3239 - Boston, United States
Walking up and down the boardwalk on our first evening in Phiipsburg, this quaint island church caught my eye. On Saturday evening, I attended Mass there with my dad and my niece before we set off on our Star Clipper cruise. The parish was so friendly and welcoming. At the end of the liturgy, the priest made announcements calling attention to a couple celebrating an anniversary and other special occasions of his parishioners. He also welcomed new visitors to the church. The interior of the historic church is peaceful and welcoming as well. I am glad I was able to share Mass with the residents of St. Maarten.
4. Wathey Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
The unofficial town center, featuring an 18th-century courthouse and a tourist information booth.
Reviewed By jeannineluc1999 - Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, Canada
From here, you can take a moment for orientation. You will see the beach, the water taxis bringing back people to the Cruise boats, and you are just in the middle of shopping,
5. Frontstreet
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,742 reviews
This crowded street is a popular tourist center for duty-free shopping.
Reviewed By Bill13669 - Ogdensburg, United States
Front Street is the main shopping area in Philipsburg, parallels the beach and boardwalk. There are many shops with a focus on alluring the passengers from the cruise ships that come in the nearby port into their shops. They have hawkers at the doors trying to entice you in, which I am sure is the way they do business, but I find very annoying. We stayed on the Island and when the shop keepers learned of this, appeared to treat us better and in some cases gave better prices. Overall, a once stop if staying on the Island, but an area focused on the ships passengers, of which some days there are 6 ships in port and what I would term a tourist trap.
6. Fort Amsterdam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By JOANL841
Great place to see out into the sea. Big bay and little bay meet at this point. Great sunrise and sunset location. Right off the Divi little bay resort
7. Methodist Church
8. Philipsburg Courthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By Maggoo3193 - Brockville, Canada
The heritage and culture preserved here is great to see. The old is mixed in with the new which makes for an interesting walk.
9. Old Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By margaretf212 - Langley City, Canada
Old Street is a wonderful place to wander. We were so happy to see that is has been son nicely restored since the damage from the hurricane. The builidngs are all freshly pained in lively colours and all the damage has been repaired. We were so happy to see that the old yellow car was all repaired and looks good as new! It was so smashed in the hurricane the lasst time we saw it. Well worth walking down this street and visiting the shops and/or dining venues.
