Must-see attractions in St Kitts & Nevis

  • Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Even if you're not a fan of military installations, this massive hilltop compound with its citadels, bastions, barracks and ramparts will likely leave a…

  • Botanical Gardens of Nevis

    Nevis

    It's easy to spend a couple of hours wandering around this enchanting symphony of orchids, palms, water-lily ponds, bamboo groves and other global flora…

  • Lovers Beach

    Nevis

    Curtained off by sea grapes, mile-long Lovers Beach charms with white sands and an untamed beauty. Its lack of facilities keeps it nearly deserted;…

  • Cockleshell Beach

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Enjoy great views of Nevis across the Narrows on what is arguably St Kitts' best beach. This crescent of white powdery sand with calm, shallow waters and…

  • Pinney’s Beach

    Nevis

    This 3-mile-long stretch of golden-gray sand along the west coast has decent snorkeling right offshore. The northern end is punctuated by the massive Four…

  • Wingfield Estate St Kitts

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Wingfield is one of the island's oldest sugar estates, founded in 1625 and in operation until all cane processing was centralized in Basseterre in the…

  • Museum of Nevis History

    Nevis

    American statesman Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804) was many things in his short life: soldier, lawyer, author of the Federalist Papers, US founding father,…

  • Romney Manor

    St Kitts & Nevis

    A favorite pit stop on island tours, the former residence of the owners of the Wingfield Estate sugar plantation has since 1964 been the home of the…

  • Eden Brown Estate

    Nevis

    On the remote east coast, this ruined 18th-century sugar plantation has the dubious distinction of being Nevis’ most haunted site. The grounds are open…

  • Bloody Point

    St Kitts & Nevis

    In 1626 colonial settlements were expanding so quickly that the local Carib population felt threatened and decided to attack the invaders. In a rare and…

  • South Friar’s Bay

    St Kitts & Nevis

    There are excellent tanning and snorkeling possibilities along this long sandy beach backed by palm trees and sea grapes, and bookended by two restaurants…

  • Nisbet Beach

    Nevis

    This Atlantic-facing beach near the airport is a divine palm-lined strip of soft white sand, but windy conditions can make the sea quite choppy. An…

  • Independence Square

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Locals ‘lime’ and exchange gossip at this grassy park anchored by a circular fountain crowned by three topless nymphs. Once called Pall Mall Sq, its dark…

  • St Thomas Anglican Church

    St Kitts & Nevis

    The oldest Anglican church in the Caribbean was built in 1625, shortly after the arrival of British sea captain and colony founder Thomas Warner. He is…

  • Black Rocks

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Wind and water have chiseled black lava belched up eons ago by Mt Liamuiga into fanciful coastal rock formations. There are lovely views of the waves…

  • Jewish Cemetery

    Nevis

    The modest cemetery is all that’s left of the Jewish legacy that has its roots in the early 18th century, when scores of Jews arrived on Nevis' shores…

  • Bath Hotel

    Nevis

    Built in 1778, this venerable hilltop structure lays claim to the title of 'first hotel in the Caribbean' and was the hub of Nevisian social life through…

  • Circus

    St Kitts & Nevis

    The focus of town is the Circus, a roundabout apparently inspired by London’s Piccadilly Circus. Anchored by a green clock tower (the Victorian-style…

  • White Bay Beach

    Nevis

    Wild and remote White Bay Beach has views across to Montserrat and is the only easily accessible stretch of sand on the south side of Nevis. Backed by…

  • Hamilton Estate Ruins

    Nevis

    Enjoy views of Charlestown from this romantically ruined sugar estate, which is being reclaimed by the jungle. Wander among the foundations of the Great…

  • Horatio Nelson Museum

    Nevis

    This small museum trains its focus on Horatio Nelson, the British naval commander who married a local widow, Fanny Nisbet, in 1787 and met his demise…

  • National Museum

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This modest museum is a good place to start your explorations of St Kitts. Displays deal with colonial history, the rise of the sugar industry, the road…

  • Herbert's Beach

    Nevis

    A quarter-mile dirt track spills out into this practically deserted Atlantic-side beach with white sand buttressed by clumps of sea grapes. Several reefs…

  • Nevis Heritage Trail

    Nevis

    As you drive the island ring road, look for the blue road markers pointing out locations on the Nevis Heritage Trail, including churches, sugar estates,…

  • St George’s Anglican Church

    St Kitts & Nevis

    In a small park behind a fence, this red-roofed church has a stormy history. French Jesuits built the first one in 1670, but it was destroyed by fire, an…

  • St Kitts Eco-Park

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This Taiwan-funded greenhouse and garden complex showcases local flora but also serves as a place to teach young locals about sustainable horticulture and…

  • St John’s Fig Tree Church

    Nevis

    This 1680 stone church is famous for displaying – in a glass case in the back – a copy of the marriage record of Horatio Nelson and Fanny Nisbet. If you…

  • St Thomas' Lowland Church

    Nevis

    About 3 miles north of Charlestown, Nevis’ oldest church (1643) stares serenely out to sea from its hilltop perch. Goats keep the cemetery grounds trimmed…

  • White House Bay

    St Kitts & Nevis

    The beach itself ain't much, but there's some pretty good snorkeling here thanks to offshore reefs and a couple of sunken wrecks. These days, though, the…

  • Nevisian Heritage Village

    Nevis

    This open-air museum illustrates Nevisian social history, from Carib times to the present, through a collection of recreated traditional buildings…

  • North Friar’s Bay

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Thanks to treacherous currents, there's not so much as a cold-beer vendor in sight on this utterly wild Atlantic-side beach. It's great for spirit-lifting…

  • Amazing Grace Experience

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This small private museum tells the spiritual journey of John Newton, from British slave trader to abolitionist and writer of 'Amazing Grace,' through…

  • Oualie Beach

    Nevis

    In the northwest, family-friendly Oualie has yellowish-gray sand, shallow calm waters and sunset views of St Kitts. The eponymous resort provides drinks…

  • Frigate Bay North

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This beach is facing the Atlantic, so expect some waves and breezes, although there's an offshore reef to temper the action. The southern portion is…

  • Petroglyphs

    St Kitts & Nevis

    By the side of the road leading up to Romney Manor are a couple of big rocks decorated with rock carvings believed to have been made by indigenous…

  • Immaculate Conception Cathedral

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This hulking gray-stone house of worship has a barrel-vaulted wooden ceiling evoking a ship’s hull. Sunlight filters through elaborate stained-glass…

  • Frigate Bay South

    St Kitts & Nevis

    In season, the party never stops along the Strip, a beach-shack-backed golden sweep of sand with mellow, kid-friendly waves, and bars that keep the party…

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