Location: Road Town
Top Things to do in Road Town
What to do and see in Road Town, British Virgin Islands: The Best Places and Tips
The former haunt of pirates, the Dutch and the English and Tortola's main town, Road Town is within reach of secluded beaches and hidden coves. The island displays the same leisurely pace as other British Virgin Islands, with festivals and regattas across the calendar. Helicopter and sea charters and diving are popular activities. On land, the ruins of Fort Burt and the still functioning Callwood Rum Distillery provide fun daytrips. Catch a cab between sights or rent a car to get out of town.
Restaurants in Road Town
1. Rhone National Marine Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Park that encompasses the wreck of the HMS Rhone, a mail ship that sunk during a hurricane in 1867, and Dead Chest Island, both great dive sites.
Reviewed By jackg0lfski - Steamboat Springs, Colorado
I have been to about 24 Caribbean dive operations & Sail Caribbean is among the best. The owners, Mike & Melisande Rowe were on site every day to insure an excellent experience. The staff was well trained, professional & very safety conscious. The Newton dive boats were well equipped & in excellent condition. I dove the RMS Rhone 4 times which is too much. The blown up ship is scattered over the ocean floor & worth 1 or 2 dives. I like wrecks that are in 1 piece. The reefs are in excellent shape with numerous fish. There were reef sharks, nurse sharks, turtles, lobsters, bennies, cleaner shrimp, banded crabs & more. The dive groups were small with1 to 4 divers per guide. The visibility was good & the current was generally weak. I do not believe in repeating, but this could be a repeat.
2. Anegada Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 536 reviews
Anegada or the "drowned island" is completely surrounded by shallow reefs, and has become the focal point of underwater diving due to the many historic shipwrecks that litter the island's underwater depths.
Reviewed By Aric G - Miami, Florida
Belle came out and was not expecting us. She was getting ready to close for the season. I'm sure her supplies were light and energy low after coming threw her high season. She put on a smile, served us amazing cocktails and cooked us such a fun lunch. Cannot pay her enough gratitude for opening her doors the way she did. Made our day and a memory for life.
3. Josiah's Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
A lovely beach sweeping for half a mile, which provides a great place to swim, snorkel, sunbathe or just relax and watch the pelicans dive for fish.
Reviewed By fizzy1991 - Nashville, Tennessee
This is a great beach with very few people. It has an interesting history too as it was a plantation that grew sweet potatoes on one side and sugar cane on the other. There are no more ruins from that time but it is a lovey beach.
4. Dolphin Discovery Tortola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 472 reviews
Dolphin Discovery invites you to live the dream of swimming with dolphins in the Caribbean paradise of Tortola. We offer a range of programs for all ages, a family-friendly adventure you will never forget.
Reviewed By bsayerspr - San Juan, Puerto Rico
We had wanted to swim with dolphins for a few years. This trip to Tortola allowed us to finally enjoy the experience.
The staff were all really friendly and helpful.
We go the package with all the photos, it may be "pricey" but to have a record of the memories we made there, worth it.
5. Sunny Caribbee Spice Shop & Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
The Arts, the Crafts, the Flavours and Fragrances…the Best of the Caribbean can be yours! Located in what was Tortola's first guest house, Sunny Caribbee offers an eclectic collection of spices, sauces, cosmetics, art and craftwork all either made or designed in the West Indies. Open 7 days in season and now with a second location at Sopers Hole in West End.
Reviewed By coqui_coqui_jet - California
A fun place to walk to from the cruise ship. I had read about the shop beforehand and since we have cooks in the family, plus cooks for friends, i bought several gifts to bring home. They were wrapped securely and the staff was very friendly. The best part, though, was the delightful iced tea that we sampled straight in the door. Great for us who are not used to the heat and humidity of the BVI"s. Art works were lovely and worth taking your time to view. Enjoy this little shop, for it was unique.
6. Brewers Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
An exceptional bay and beach area on Tortola's north shore, which is protected by boulder-strewn barrier reefs, making this stretch of water popular for swimming and snorkeling.
Reviewed By daviones - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Brewers bay for me was one of the most virgin beach in Tortola. The environment around make that you feel are in solitaire island! Is extremely relax, clean and beautiful! The nature around is like a paradise.
7. Cane Garden Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 952 reviews
Centrally located on Tortola's north side, this is probably the busiest beach since its beauty is often compared to Magen's Bay on St. Thomas.
Reviewed By hereinma2017 - Lawrence, Massachusetts
Cane Garden Bay is an awesome beach which offers a variety of establishments serving food, spirits, and music. Also the cruise ships bring many people here so there's always activity on the days the ships are in port. Plan to spend the afternoon and relax and enjoy.
8. J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 72 reviews
Established in 1986, this 4.5-acre garden displays a beautiful array of indigenous and exotic flowers and plants, in addition to the tropical birds that make the Garden's miniature tropical rainforest their home.
Reviewed By RidgeRider01 - Saint Paul, Minnesota
Very tired botanical garden. Can sit back and relax. A few worthwhile plants. Takes about 1 hour to walk the trails.
9. 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Brian D - Denver, Colorado
This museum is located in an old sugar processing plant which used to be located right on the shore. It is now located approximately 1 mile off the shore as the land area has since been filled to expand the shore. Museum contains a wide range of history for the BVI, including slavery, development, modernization, athletics, women, maritime, flora, fauna, fish, animals and more! There really is something for everyone who has any interest in learning about the history of the BVI. There are three separate rooms for browsing as well as a basement with some antique ship tools and instruments. In the main room when you first enter is a cotton machine that shows how the seeds were extracted and the cotton was pressed into 400 pound bales. This is just one of hundreds of interesting tools and artifacts from the past 150 years. Museum is conveniently located and is approximately a 20-25 minute walk from the shore.
10. North Shore Shell Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
A cluttered Carrot Bay museum with thousands of shells on display, as well as boats and various crafts.
Reviewed By simply-peregrinating - Burnley, United Kingdom
This isn't what is generally perceived as a museum but rather as a collection of shells and sayings. It was started about 25 years ago by a local man, who is keen to show you his 'museum'. He has collected sayings from older people and painted them on boards, some are amusing and others not very understandable. He has also got a few old bits and pieces like crockery scattered about. The man is very proud of his 'museum' and it's worth spending 10 - 15 minutes with him. There is no entrance fee but you can put a donation in a box without obligation.
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