Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
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.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
You can find out about the history of St. John's when you stop by Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Johnson Geo Centre
Venture into a hill for an underground museum that explores the past, present and future of the Earth and our planetary neighbors in space.
Colonial Building
You can find out about the history of St. John's with a trip to Colonial Building. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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 relaxing area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
The Battery
While visiting The Battery, you might make a stop by sights like Signal Hill National Historic Site and Cabot Tower.
Waterford Valley
If you're spending some time in Waterford Valley, Railway Coastal Museum and Waterford River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
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 Bowring Park are top sights worth seeing.
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