Top 10 Best Places To Visit In St. Kitts and Nevis

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  1. Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a historical, cultural, and architectural UNESCO World Heritage Site: a testament to the British military engineers' creativity, as well as the skill, strength, and endurance of the African slaves who built and maintained it. This destination is located on the island of Saint Kitts in the Federation of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis in the Eastern Caribbean, and is one of the best-maintained historical fortifications in the Americas.

    Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a fortress complex that includes Fort George Citadel, the Fort George Museum, the Eastern Place of Arms, and the Western Place of Arms, all of which are located on Brimstone Hill. All of these beautifully maintained fortifications and structures are accessible through a steep approach with a succession of steps and ramps. The fortification was built by British military engineers and is a testament to their abilities.


    • Location: Island Main Road, Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Time to visit Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park: open daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
    Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Photo: onetravel.com
    Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Photo: onetravel.com
    Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Photo: windows10spotlight.com
    Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Photo: windows10spotlight.com

  2. The Central Forest Reserve National Park is the next name on the list of the best places in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Kitts is recognized for its azure oceans and fine sand beaches, but it is also known for its lush central mountain chain, which reaches about 4,000 feet and is almost entirely covered in healthy rainforest. To safeguard the majority of the island's rainforest, all areas above 1,000 feet were declared a national forest reserve. Scientists have classified the area as an American Oceanic Rainforest, one of the world's rarest types of forest, and it is expanding rather than diminishing, as is the case in most of the world.

    Many routes wind through the lush forests beneath the canopy of ancient trees, rich in flowers and the sounds of the fauna that flourishes in this magnificent habitat. If you find it interesting, do not forget to pay a visit to the Central Forest Reserve National Park when visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis.


    • Location: 86J6+M34, Old Road Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Best time to visit Central Forest Reserve National Park: Springtime
    Central Forest Reserve National Park. Photo: thestkittsnevisobserver.com
    Central Forest Reserve National Park. Photo: thestkittsnevisobserver.com
    Central Forest Reserve National Park. Photo: theplanetd.com
    Central Forest Reserve National Park. Photo: theplanetd.com
  3. Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden is a wonderfully renovated French colonial palace nestled on almost 2 acres of lush tropical landscape at the foot of the luscious Olivees Mountain. The mansion, which dates back to 1701, is open to the public in all its splendor, complete with period furniture and décor, including a magnificent 16-seat mahogany dinner table set with china and silver. According to the docents who accompany tourists, the chaises were made broader to accommodate petticoats. The master bedroom terrace gives stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, the southeast peninsula, and the island of Nevis. The original kitchen, a bathing room, and a fieldstone cellar that is now utilized as a souvenir shop are located across the courtyard from the main house. The mansion's gardens are breathtaking, with thick tropical flora, flowers, birds, and monkeys.

    The Great House rooms at Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden are outfitted in the original colonial style, providing a true portrayal of a colonial St. Kitts Great House. Thanks to its lush surroundings, breathtaking views, and magnificent pool, Fairview Great House and Botanical Garden is the ideal destination to spend a day away from the beach.


    • Location: Boyd's Village, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Time to visit Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden: open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden. Photo: afar.com
    Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden. Photo: afar.com
    Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden. Photo: yourstkittsnevis.com
    Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden. Photo: yourstkittsnevis.com
  4. The Museum of Nevis History is a modest museum with a range of historic items, showcasing maps and other artefacts that represent the island's history. It is housed in a lovely Georgian-style structure in Charleston. You can learn about the presence of this Caribbean nation at the Museum of Nevis History by learning about its culture and history. The museum tells the narrative of Alexander Hamilton, one of the United States' founding fathers.

    The museum is located on the first story of Hamilton House, while the Nevis House of Assembly meeting room is located on the second floor. Built-in 1680, the magnificent stone structure was wrecked in an earthquake in 1840 and restored in 1983. The structure is most known as the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, an American statesman, soldier, lawyer, first Secretary of the Treasury, and founding father who was born in 1757. Hamilton grew up on St. Kitts till he was nine years old.


    • Location: Charlestown, Saint Thomas Lowland Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Time to visit the Museum of Nevis History: open daily from Monday to Saturday (morning to late afternoon), and on Sundays (from morning to noon). You should arrive before lunchtime to avoid the crowds and the hot afternoon sun.
    Museum of Nevis History. Photo: afar.com
    Museum of Nevis History. Photo: afar.com
    Museum of Nevis History. Photo: hollandsentinel.com
    Museum of Nevis History. Photo: hollandsentinel.com
  5. Nevis Botanical Gardens is the fifth name on the list of the best places in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The gorgeous, lushly tropical Nevis Botanical Garden, nestled in the imposing shadow of Mount Nevis, is just a short drive from Charlestown and its luxury resorts. The Montpelier Estates owned the land where the gardens are now. The 5-acre gardens have a wide range of tropical plants from around the world, as well as a cool waterfall, dolphin fountains, and a water lily pool. The royal poinciana, St. Kitts and Nevis's national flower blooms spectacularly.

    Many colorful bromeliads, exotic orchids, and more than 100 varieties of palm trees may be found in the shady Orchid Terraces. The fabric-like blossoms of the calico vine and the rich aroma of the stephanotis will thrill you in the Tropical Vine Garden.


    • Location: Church Ground, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Best time to visit Nevis Botanical Gardens: open Monday to Saturday (9:00 am to 4:00 pm), Sunday (10:30 am to 3:00 pm)
    Nevis Botanical Gardens. Photo: travelagewest.com
    Nevis Botanical Gardens. Photo: travelagewest.com
    Nevis Botanical Gardens. Photo: montecristomagazine.com
    Nevis Botanical Gardens. Photo: montecristomagazine.com
  6. Most island trips include a visit to Romney Manor, where you may easily spend several hours viewing the numerous sights and attractions. Romney Manor is the great house of the Wingfield Estate sugar plantation owners in downtown Basseterre. The Caribelle Batik store and workshop has owned the mansion since 1964, and it is one of the town's most popular tourist attractions. The Caribelle team demonstrates the batik process to tourists and sells their gorgeous items, which range from clothing to gifts and accessories.

    The former manor's garden is a horticulturist's dream, with a 350-year-old raintree as the focal point and a bell tower that was once used to keep an eye on slaves. From the observation gallery, the view of the entire garden is spectacular. Additional visits to Basseterre, such as Bloody River and Brimstone Hill Fortress, may be included in tours that include a stop at Romney Manor to learn about the island's colonial past.


    • Location: 85GX+8H4, Old Road Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Time to visit Romney Manor: open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Romney Manor. Photo: the-travel-bunny.com
    Romney Manor. Photo: the-travel-bunny.com
    Romney Manor. Photo: uncommoncaribbean.com
    Romney Manor. Photo: uncommoncaribbean.com
  7. Independence Square, or Pall Mall Square, as it was previously known, is located in the eastern portion of Basseterre, near Newtown, and was renamed on September 19, 1983, to commemorate the establishment of the nation of St. Christopher and Nevis. Only a handful of the old houses around the square, such as the public library and the courthouse, have survived. The space on which the square now stands was once a pasture, then a slave market where slaves sold their produce and socialized, and finally a parade field and a location for the militia to conduct maneuvers.

    The Commissioners for the Supply of Water began improving Pall Mall Square in 1855, including the construction of a lovely fountain surrounded by flowering plants. The square became a popular area to live in, and many renowned people, like Doris Wall, Sir Maurice Davis, and Professor Bryan King, have called it home. Locals and visitors alike love relaxing under the trees in today's Independence Square, which hosts a variety of cultural activities.


    • Location: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Time to visit Independence Square: open daily, year-round and is a popular meeting place at any time of day.
    Independence Square. Photo: en.wikipedia.org
    Independence Square. Photo: en.wikipedia.org
    Independence Square. Photo: viator.com
    Independence Square. Photo: viator.com
  8. Spooner's Ginnery is the next name on the list of the best places in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Spooner's Estate, which is located on the outskirts of Cayon, is in many ways the tale of St. Kitts and its changing industries. Spooner's Estate is a historic cotton and sugar plantation on the island of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles. The property was formerly owned by French Captain Paul De Brissac, who processed sugar cane like everyone else at the time. He constructed a big boiling house, as well as a mill and a still.

    The land was owned by John Spooner in 1720, and after several owners, it was purchased by Wade and Abbott in 1901, who transformed the old sugar mill into a cotton ginnery, as sugar had stopped providing its normal high profits by that time. The ginnery was in operation until 1975 when the government bought it.


    • Location: Cayon, Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Best time to visit Spooner's Ginnery: Tourists can visit this place any time of the year, but May is the best time to visit.
    Spooner's Ginnery. Photo: stchristophernationaltrust.kn
    Spooner's Ginnery. Photo: stchristophernationaltrust.kn
    Spooner's Ginnery. Photo: culture.gov.kn
    Spooner's Ginnery. Photo: culture.gov.kn
  9. The St. Kitts Eco-Park is a Taiwan-funded greenhouse and garden complex near Sandy Point that aims to teach local youth about sustainable agriculture and horticulture. Glass fiber-reinforced concrete, which is five times harder and three times lighter than regular concrete, is used to construct all of the structures. The greenhouse is 24 meters tall and covers 14,000 square feet, making it the Caribbean's largest greenhouse. It is home to a diverse range of flora, including medicinal herbs from the area, butterfly orchids, and roses.

    In addition, a great number of tropical fruit trees are present, and the fruits are sold to the locals. The St. Kitts Eco-Park contains a fascinating plant maze that is shaped like maps of St. Kitts and Taiwan. It's no surprise that the park is dubbed "Little Taiwan" by the locals.


    • Location: Sir Gillies Estate, Sandy Point, St. Kitts, W.I., Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Best time to visit St. Kitts Eco-Park: open from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed on Sundays)
    St. Kitts Eco-Park. Photo: davestravelcorner.com
    St. Kitts Eco-Park. Photo: davestravelcorner.com
    St. Kitts Eco-Park. Photo: hotels.cn
    St. Kitts Eco-Park. Photo: hotels.cn
  10. The Circus is a circular traffic junction in the center of Basseterre that was built after the town was destroyed by the "Great Fire" in 1867. Liverpool Row and Fort Street were enlarged in the new plan to allow for speedier traffic flow in the event of another fire, as well as to prevent flames from spreading quickly. The Berkeley Memorial, an elegant clock in the center of the Circus, was erected in honor of Thomas Berkeley Hardtman Berkeley, a local senator, and estate owner. Many of the early planted trees were damaged by numerous hurricanes over time, and palm trees were planted around the inner plaza, which was subsequently paved.

    The Circus was said to be built to look like London's Piccadilly Circus. The Circus is a center of city activity, notably during various carnivals and other festivals, and four main streets lead from the Circus in the direction of the compass points.


    • Location: Basseterre, Saint Kitts
    • Time to visit The Circus: open from Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
    The Circus. Photo: tripadvisor.com
    The Circus. Photo: tripadvisor.com
    The Circus. Photo: world-adventurer.com
    The Circus. Photo: world-adventurer.com




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