What to do and see in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten: The Best Sights & Landmarks

April 24, 2022 Leonardo Torrence

Philipsburg is the capital of Dutch St. Maarten, a Caribbean island divided into Dutch and French (Saint Martin) sides. Bargain seekers flock to the duty-free and sales-tax-free stores of Philipsburg's mile-long commercial district. Visitors also enjoy the city's art galleries, historic forts, casinos and zoo, as well as Great Bay Beach and its boardwalk. Offshore, on the 12 Metre Challenge, guests can work as part of the crew on one of five boats used in the 1987 America's Cup competition.
Restaurants in Philipsburg

1. Phillipsburg Sint Maarten

60 & 66 Front Street 40, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten http://www.joesjewelry.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Phillipsburg Sint Maarten

2. Boardwalk

Front Street and Back Street, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten +1 721-542-2964 http://www.philipsburg-info.com
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 1,733 reviews

Boardwalk

Shopping, Dinning, Cultural, Romantic Walk

Reviewed By Hafer1002 - Sellersville, United States

Was really nice walk up and down the beach areas. Had some good shops and local cuisine. We highly recommend visiting the area when in St Martin.

3. Saint Martin of Tours Church

Voorstraat 51, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten +1 721-542-2303 http://www.catholicchurchsxm.org
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
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2%
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4.5 based on 172 reviews

Saint Martin of Tours Church

Reviewed By SunshineW3239 - Boston, United States

Walking up and down the boardwalk on our first evening in Phiipsburg, this quaint island church caught my eye. On Saturday evening, I attended Mass there with my dad and my niece before we set off on our Star Clipper cruise. The parish was so friendly and welcoming. At the end of the liturgy, the priest made announcements calling attention to a couple celebrating an anniversary and other special occasions of his parishioners. He also welcomed new visitors to the church. The interior of the historic church is peaceful and welcoming as well. I am glad I was able to share Mass with the residents of St. Maarten.

4. Wathey Square

Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
28%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 46 reviews

Wathey Square

The unofficial town center, featuring an 18th-century courthouse and a tourist information booth.

Reviewed By jeannineluc1999 - Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, Canada

From here, you can take a moment for orientation. You will see the beach, the water taxis bringing back people to the Cruise boats, and you are just in the middle of shopping,

5. Frontstreet

Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten +1 866-313-2123 http://www.jewelrygoldfinger.com/st-maarten-jewelry.html
Excellent
39%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
3%
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4.0 based on 1,742 reviews

Frontstreet

This crowded street is a popular tourist center for duty-free shopping.

Reviewed By Bill13669 - Ogdensburg, United States

Front Street is the main shopping area in Philipsburg, parallels the beach and boardwalk. There are many shops with a focus on alluring the passengers from the cruise ships that come in the nearby port into their shops. They have hawkers at the doors trying to entice you in, which I am sure is the way they do business, but I find very annoying. We stayed on the Island and when the shop keepers learned of this, appeared to treat us better and in some cases gave better prices. Overall, a once stop if staying on the Island, but an area focused on the ships passengers, of which some days there are 6 ships in port and what I would term a tourist trap.

6. Fort Amsterdam

Great Bay near Great Bay and Little Bay, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
30%
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49%
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4.0 based on 180 reviews

Fort Amsterdam

Reviewed By JOANL841

Great place to see out into the sea. Big bay and little bay meet at this point. Great sunrise and sunset location. Right off the Divi little bay resort

7. Methodist Church

Front Street, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
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Good
75%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Methodist Church

8. Philipsburg Courthouse

Front Street, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten http://freephotooftheday.com/2011/02/02/courthouse-philipsburg-st-maarten/
Excellent
31%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
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4.0 based on 223 reviews

Philipsburg Courthouse

Reviewed By Maggoo3193 - Brockville, Canada

The heritage and culture preserved here is great to see. The old is mixed in with the new which makes for an interesting walk.

9. Old Street

Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten
Excellent
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Good
41%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 317 reviews

Old Street

Reviewed By margaretf212 - Langley City, Canada

Old Street is a wonderful place to wander. We were so happy to see that is has been son nicely restored since the damage from the hurricane. The builidngs are all freshly pained in lively colours and all the damage has been repaired. We were so happy to see that the old yellow car was all repaired and looks good as new! It was so smashed in the hurricane the lasst time we saw it. Well worth walking down this street and visiting the shops and/or dining venues.

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