Things to do in St. John's
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St. John's 3 Hour Newfoundland Food Tour
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Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
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St. John's: Cape Spear and City Tour with Local Guide
What to do in St. John's
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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
You can find out about the history of St. John's with a visit to Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable 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.
Quidi Vidi Battery
You can find out about the history of St. John's when you stop by Quidi Vidi Battery. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Areas of St. John's
Downtown St. John's
The ample dining options and captivating 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.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historic sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Newman Wine Vaults and Mile One Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market.
Churchill Park
While there might not be top attractions in Churchill Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Suncor Energy Fluvarium and St. John's Government House.
The Battery
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Battery and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill National Historic Site and Cabot Tower.
