St Kitts & Nevis Attractions
St Kitts & Nevis Attractions
 | Brimstone Hill St. Kitts • 869-465-2609 A must-visit, Brimstone Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring an 800-foot-high fort. Constructed by the British, the was considered "The Gibraltar of the West Indies" and saw battle between the British and French in the late 1600s and 1700s until the Treaty of Paris return St. Kitts and Nevis to British govern. Queen Elizabeth II made Brimstone Hill and National Park in 1985, and to this day it remains one of the most visited sites on the islands. Today, visit the fort for spectacular views of the neighboring islands and expansive views of the Caribbean and Atlantic waters. Best For: Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor St. Kitts • 869-465-6253 Learn the unique process of Batik, a dye method using layers and layers of wax to create patterned clothing and fabrics, as well as artwork. The Caribelle Batik, located just outside of Basseterre, provides half-hour Batik lessons for anyone interested in trying their hand at the one-of-a-kind process. The Manor itself is a colorful building overlooking the ocean and resting on 12 acres of flower-filled botanical gardens. Best For: Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Greg's Safaris St. Kitts • 869-465-4121 Sightseeing adventures can be arranged through the resort to join in one of Gregory Perira's safaris. Full day volcano hikes to the top of Mt. Liamuiga (the original name of the island before Christopher Columbus named it for himself upon his discovery) or half-day rainforest hikes through the Valley of the Giants get the family up close and personal with the island's landscape, of which monkeys are a prominent feature. Off-road Jeep Safaris and ziplining adventures are also part of the fun. Best For: Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Hamilton Estate Nevis Alexander Hamilton was born here, on his family's sugar plantation, which continued to produce sugar into the 1950s. The windmill tower, made of volcanic stone, and 19th Century steam engine remain around the ruins, but it's the panoramic views of Charlestown, Nevis' capital city, and St. Kitts that make the visit a great addition to any itinerary. Best For: Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Horatio Nelson Museum Nevis • 869-469-0408 Some would say Lord Nelson left his heart in Nevis, meeting his wife on the island, and marrying her on the island's Montpelier Plantation. A museum exhibiting a large collection of Nelson memorabilia examines "Nevis in the Time of Nelson" with prints, ship models, and decorative art. Montpelier Plantation, now a Relais & Chateaux manor hotel, has a plaque marking the sight where Lord Nelson wed his beloved. Best For: Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | Port Zante St. Kitts • 869-466-5021 Located in the historic district of downtown Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts, cruise ships pull right in to this port complete with rainbow-hued buildings featuring shopping and dining. Stores offer clothing, accessories, souvenirs, jewelry, electronics, cigars and more, but restaurants, bars and a casino often are crowded when cruises arrive. Steps outside Port Zante is Basseterre, for more authentic goods without as much color or cleanliness. Basseterre was built around the "Circus," a circular town square that was once the place to hobnob with plantation owners. Best For: Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
 | St. Kitts Scenic Railway St. Kitts • 869-465-7263 Catch the sights aboard the upper level, open-air observation deck or the lower level, air-conditioned train car decorated in rattan furniture with Caribbean music and complimentary drinks welcoming you to the island. Using tracks originally used to transport sugar cane from the fields to the mills, the 30-mile, 3.5-hour excursion winds through low-lying fields to the elevated volcanic mountain ranges with panoramic views. Hold tight as you go over Canyon Bridge! The train departs from Needsmust Station in Basseterre, with arrangements often provided through island resorts. ($89 adults; $44.50 children 12 and under) Best For: Kids (3-6)•Kids (7-9)•Tweens (10-12)•Teens (13+) |
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