Location: Roseau
Top Things to do in Roseau
10 Things to do in Roseau That You Shouldn't Miss
Roseau (Dominican Creole: Wozo) is the capital and largest city of Dominica, with a population of 14,725 (as of 2011). It is a small and compact urban settlement, in the Saint George parish and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Roseau River and Morne Bruce. Built on the site of the ancient Kalinago Indian village of Sairi, it is the oldest and most important urban settlement on the island of Dominica.
Restaurants in Roseau
1. Middleham Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By C1290APmichaelp - Boston, United States
My second time at these falls. both times have been exhausting, but one can take their time. We moved fast as we knew what awaited us at the end. One of the best plunge pools in the world.
2. Papillote Tropical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Wander through the Papillote Tropical Gardens. Flowering jade vines of an unbelievable shade of blue, huge pink or red ginger blossoms, aroids, begonias, bromeliads,ferns, indigenous orchids and heliconias form sumptuous compositions to tempt artists, botanists, gardeners and photographers. Frogs and other creatures live contentedly with 30 kinds of bird and 19 species of butterfly amongst hot and cold waterfalls and soothing hot mineral pools.
Reviewed By wendoes - Roseau, Caribbean
Papillote Gardens is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. It's lush green rainforest, brilliant tropical flowers, hot pools and cold waterfall are magical. There are wonderful hot pools to soak in with the sounds of the birds and the rainforest around you. Great for friends, family or just some time on your own. I was there in February 2020 and it is indeed open! Owner Anne Jno-Baptiste is a delight! Thank you for sharing this eden-on-earth with us :-)
3. Waitukubuli Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By jabuendia721 - Bronx, United States
The beauty of Dominica is on full display on this stretch of the Waitukubuli Trail. The 6.8 km hike took about 4 1/2 hours and took my wife, our host/guide Tom and I through pristine rainforest. From lizards, to birds and enormous palms to tiny flowers, this is a nature lover’s little slice of heaven. A few words of caution, bring the proper gear (pants, comfy hiking footwear, hat, more water than you think you need, a good walking stick) get a knowledgeable guide (Tom from Wanderlust Caribbean is the man), take your time and watch your footing (a couple of tricky spots that need some extra care). Don’t let any of that discourage you as the views are unmatched.
4. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral
5. Morne Bruce
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 111 reviews
A wooded mountain with sweeping panoramic views at its higher elevations.
Reviewed By 414DavidK - Charleston, United States
I was taken by bus to this lookout. Great view of the city of Roseau. Next time I would like to walk up the hill from the botanical gardens to here.
6. Roseau Museum
7. Champagne Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 524 reviews
Reviewed By IndySig - Indianapolis, United States
This is just a great place to snorkel when you are in Dominica. The water is crystal clear and the coral is coming back to life. Crystal clear waters and bubbles, bubbles, bubbles.
8. Mero Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By davrobert - Florence, Italy
It' s a nice place with typical stores. A beautiful place for the sunset (west-exposed) , Water warm and quiet but not clean 'cause the sand is dark but I could see a wonderful lion fish. Easily linked to St Joseph beach for a relaxing walk.
9. Old Market Square
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 95 reviews
A historic cobbled square often crowded with vegetable vendors.
Reviewed By damsel14 - New York City, United States
We stopped back to pick up a few fruits to munch on before returning to our cruise, as it was near the dock. Delicious!
10. Dominica Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 400 reviews
The forty acres of garden include orchid trees, bottle palms, the Carib Wood tree and an unidentifiable no-name tree.
Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States
The grounds of the Botanic Garden are fairly small but if you consider the fact that they are surrounded by the natural terrain limitations in Dominica on hand and then on the other enclosed by the Roseau overcrowded streets and both residential and commercial buildings this is almost like a little paradise garden in the area! I admit there is not that much to see when it comes to variety and area but the few old trees in certain spots are absolutely beautiful and stunning; we came here to see the "famous" Baobab tree that "fell asleep" on the yellow bus but left the place being more amazed (with first still being a treat!) by the huge tree right across from it - look at the size and proportions to humans around it! TIP: if you drove here and have extra time and comfy shoes do yourself a favor and take a hike to Morne Bruce - it's much more rewarding to hike it than to drive up the hill (despite the direct parking vista point being nicer than the adjacent one that you will see first when hiking)
