City: Nevis
Top Things to do in Nevis
Things to do in Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis: The Best Historic Sites
Coordinates: 17°09′N 62°35′W / 17.150°N 62.583°W / 17.150; -62.583
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1. Montpelier House
2. Cottle Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
See the ruins of this church, otherwise known as St. Marks Chapel of Ease. Slaves and free men could once worship here together.
Reviewed By sharkleberry - Toronto, Canada
A quiet space of contemplation, and a lot of conflicting thoughts when reading through the information they provide on the builder and his history. The actual site is beautiful, and to read the names of the persons who were enslaved and built the church and worshipped there is extremely powerful. Highly recommend.
3. Peak Heaven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Owned and operated by a fourth generation Nevisian,Peak Heaven is a heritage site which showcases life on Nevis as it was between the 30's & 60's. Experience the culture, traditions & history. Enjoy a complete village experience on our Nevisian Village Life tour with artefacts for viewing & replica chattel house.The views from the site are second to none on the island. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of neighbouring islands whilst savouring a delicious meal fresh from the Coal Pot Restaurant.
4. Montravers Great House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Take a tour of this ruined manor beside Mount Nevis.
Reviewed By 869williamp
The Mountravers ruins are now occupied by the Pinneys and no longer open to the public. However, the family does allow access through their property via the main access road, and to four historic dams on the property. Three of the dams can be accessed via a path just past the wooden gate that marks the western boundary of Mountravers Estate; and one dam can be accessed via a path just to the left of the the main entrance to Mountravers. The dams were built to supply water to the steam engines at Pinney’s Yard near the Manager’s House (further down the mountain, marked with a sign), with the first 10 HP non-condensing horizontal steam engine for milling sugar, and one engine for milling corn, ordered from George Latham & Co., London by Peter Thomas Huggins in 1820. Huggins’ father had purchased Mountravers from the Pinneys in 1815. The total cost of the order was £1,750, and records show that Huggins invested another £2,000 at his sugar works to accommodate the new technology. The sequence of dams served as a filtering system, with cast iron pipes leading from one to the next. A letter of 1825 complains of the corroding effect on the steam engines due to silt. These dams and steam engines were in continuous use until 1942, at which time sugar cultivation ceased on the Estate in favor of cotton and copra. The engines and boilers were sold off for scrap by Walter Wade soon after he purchased Pinney’s Estate in 1946.
5. Bath Hotel and Spring House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 184 reviews
Visitors can see the ruins of this grand 18th-century hotel and spa.
Reviewed By jeanbean0919 - Westhampton, United States
The Bath Hotel and Spring House offer and very low key 115’ “foot” bath. It is very small, and gets crowded when cruise ships are in. I went late in the afternoon when it was virtually empty and was pleasantly surprised with how rejuvenated I felt afterwards. The heat is intense and you need to go in slowly. While there, I met a man from Nevis who was very informative about the bath and affirmed the healing powers of the volcanic water. I intend to go back. For $1 EC, it is a bargain!
6. St. George's Anglican Church
7. New River Estate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
For a good exploratory romp, check out this old sugar-processing estate.
Reviewed By jessicamaye - Lebanon, United States
If you have a car while you're visiting, make the drive to New River Estate for some really interesting and beautiful views of some of Nevis' plantation history. I was recommended this place by a new local friend and we were not disappointed. There is not much signage so you'll have to do a bit of your own exploration and research, which I did prior to and after coming. The property is now well marked with a sign for New River Estate and Coconut Walk near the road, and you can't miss the large stone pillar while your driving here. We were the only people here during out visit and we did walk down to the shore on the "coconut walk" and felt as though this was as close to an untouched piece of history as you're going to get.
8. Alexander Hamilton House
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 140 reviews
Museum and historic site, this mansion marks the birthplace of the father of the U.S. National Bank.
Reviewed By SarahGinME - Portland, United States
If you are a history buff, especially an Alexander Hamilton fan, this is a must. The museum is quaint but informative.
