Make your vacation complete with
a visit to St. Vincent attractions
There's a lot
more to St. Vincent than sun and surf. St. Vincent attractions offer
a myriad of things to see and do, whether you're looking to fill an
hour or a day. With choices as varied as museums, cruises, and historical
sites, you'll never have a dull moment during your visit to St. Vincent.
Of course, our beautiful beaches remain the reason people visit year
after year. So let us show you some of our favorite places to play.
Arawak Rock Carvings
Study authentic hand-carved drawings by ancient Indians, dating
back to about 1000 AD, at this archaeological find in Mesopotamia.
Black
Point Tunnel
 Meander through this 350-foot tunnel constructed in 1815 by Carib
and African slaves of the British. The tunnel’s construction,
worth $5,000 pounds at the time, provided a quicker route for hauling
sugar from the north part of the island.
Botanic
Gardens & Museum
 Rove this garden’s leafy pathways for a glimpse of the island’s
affluent bread fruit tree. This lavish 20-acre botanical garden,
dating back to the 1760s, is believed to be the oldest in the Western
Hemisphere.
Buccament
Valley
 Tackle a laborious hike through the lush rain forest up to the Soufiére
volcano at this favorite tourist attraction. It will take a day
to complete this quest.
Falls Baleine
Set out on scenic cruise along the island’s Leeward coast to
view this 60-foot waterfall that pours into a large pool of water
at its base. It’s a six- to nine-hour trip from St. Vincent’s
capital city, Kingston.
Fort
Charlotte
 Skip on over to this historic fort from Kingstown and get a panoramic
view of the capital city and the Grenadines. The 196-year-old fort
rests on a ridge about 600 feet above sea.
La
Soufiére
 Avid hikers seeking a challenge might want to lace up their boots
for an exhilarating climb up this 4,000-foot volcano in the center
of the islands northern tip. Take the scenic route through banana
and coconut plantations to get to the beginning of the trail.
Owia Salt
Pond
Visit this illustrious salt pond located in a Carib village called
Owia. The village, in the northeastern tip of St. Vincent island,
is home to most of the agriculturally-savvy residents of St. Vincent.
St. George’s
Cathedral Kingstown
Appreciate the architecture of this eye-catching structure; a Georgian-style
church with stained-glass windows. The cathedral is located in Kingstown.
St. Vincent Craftsmen Centre
Take advantage of an opportunity to collect mementos of the island
at this showcase of authentic handcrafts. West Indian dolls, jewelry,
and other unique creations are up for grabs at this frequented spot.
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