Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in St. John's, Antigua

December 12, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

In St. John's, the capital city of Antigua, farmers markets, candy- colored architecture and the ruins of sugar plantations vie for attention with a kaleidoscope of coral reefs and sailing adventures. Salute the white baroque towers of St. John's Cathedral that dominate the skyline before joining the flocks of cruise passengers on a Heritage Quay shopping excursion. To experience the island's early cultures, visit the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, housed in a 1750s colonial courthouse.
Restaurants in St. John's

1. Jolly Roger

St. John's Pier, St. John's Antigua
Excellent
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33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Jolly Roger

2. Holy Family Cathedral

St. John's Antigua http://hfcantigua.org/index.php
Excellent
64%
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36%
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Holy Family Cathedral

3. Cenotaph (War Memorial)

Indpendence Avenue, St. John's Antigua
Excellent
67%
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33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Cenotaph (War Memorial)

4. Prince Klaas Monument

Prince Klaas Street Independence Avenue, St. John's Antigua
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Prince Klaas Monument

5. Redcliffe Quay

St. John's Antigua +1 268-462-4601 http://www.goldsmitty.com
Excellent
21%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
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4.0 based on 257 reviews

Redcliffe Quay

Former slave compound, now a shopping district with some of the finest stores and restaurants on the island.

Reviewed By HilaryH87

Conveniently located near the cruise ship terminal, The Goldsmitty is a nice, locally owned jewelry store. We highly recommend the advertised antiguanite. We chose to polish our own stone and were taken upstairs to select a precut stone to polish. We learned about the stone - petrified coral - and its variations. The artisan then demonstrated how to polish them and then we took over. After polishing the stone using 6 different grits, it was ready to be set. We love that we were able to learn about the stone, experience the process, and take home a beautiful keepsake.

6. Fort James

St. John's Antigua +1 268-480-1225 http://tropicalad.com
Excellent
27%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
8%
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4.0 based on 245 reviews

Fort James

British fort built in the 17th century to protect the entrance of St. John's harbor.

Reviewed By Globetrotter034

Took a walk around to soak up some history. All the cannons and the powder room remains as does the perimeter wall. What a labour intense job to build all of this back when no machines were available to assist. Very impressive!

7. Fort Barrington

Five Islands, St. John's Antigua
Excellent
44%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
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1%
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4.0 based on 193 reviews

Fort Barrington

British fort looming dramatically over the shoreline, built in 1779 to protect the British island from the French.

Reviewed By P-D-Rosey - Petrolia, Canada

We hiked her from the Royalton Resort. Amazing 360 degree views of the Island and ocean. Can even see the outline of the wreck of the Andes.

8. Antigua Recreation Ground

Factory Road, St. John's Antigua
Excellent
49%
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23%
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4.0 based on 35 reviews

Antigua Recreation Ground

9. Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Btwn Newgate & Long Sts, St. John's Antigua +1 268-462-4686 http://www.stjohndivine.org
Excellent
20%
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35%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
13%
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7%
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3.5 based on 302 reviews

Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Religious and architectural landmark, a beautiful neo-Baroque building looming largely over the city of St. John's.

Reviewed By roaming_kiwi58 - Christchurch, New Zealand

Outside the cathedral looks quite scruffy and in need of attention. The inside is quite stunning. So much timber and clearly restored recently. I hope they find the money to restore the outside as well soon. Make sure you visit if you are in St Johns. We walked up from the cruise port.

10. Heritage Quay

St. John's Antigua +1 268-462-3925
Excellent
18%
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35%
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3.5 based on 386 reviews

Heritage Quay

Duty-free shopping abounds at this seaside mall.

Reviewed By sarahanglim - St. John's, Caribbean

Love the shops in Heritage Quay - Sunseekers my favourite swimwear shop. Visit it for good Duty Free shopping; perfumes t shirts and souvenirs and jewellry and watches

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