Avalon Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Avalon Peninsula
Where to stay in Avalon Peninsula
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Confederation Building and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.
The Battery
When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Johnson Geo Centre and Port of St. John's, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jag Boutique Hotel
Nice staff, clean and modern hotel, nicest hotel in St Johns.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Always our #1 choice
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Didn’t like the fact the parking cost underground for the Alt wasn’t covered by Hotel. Parking was 15$ daily . Was suprised they didn’t have any parking of there own
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Comerford's Ocean View Efficiency Units
HarbourGate Condos & Studios
Best place to stay with my family. They love the place. Would totally Recommend it.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Center City with Recent Renos
(King & Double Beds)
This is a great property and the Host is amazing! The photos online reflect the property accurately. The house was really clean and bright with lots of windows! It is about a 2km walk from the Mary Brown Centre and we are seniors and was able to do this walk on a regular basis. There is a grocery ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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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.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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 walkable 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.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
