The Battery Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Cape Spear National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Fort Amherst
Newfoundland’s first lighthouse has stood sentry over St. John’s harbor for more than 200 years and is where you can take in glorious sea views.
Things to do
Top hotels in The Battery
![Ramada by Wyndham St. John's](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/576000/575944/b7625eb3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Blueberry Biscuit Home - Jelly Bean Row](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94840000/94839900/94839814/w1024h676x0y2-18e59c14_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024
![Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22680000/22672900/22672900/a179d93d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Jag Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10100000/10090100/10090079/c903faaf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
![Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37360000/37352400/37352383/61a4c66b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024
![DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15900/15823/e6522862_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around The Battery
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Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
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Fort William
While visiting Fort William, you might make a stop by sights like Alexis Templeton Studio and Christ Church.
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Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Bannerman Park.
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Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are top sights worth seeing.
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Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.