Saint Kitts & Nevis: 9 places to see, Basseterre to Frigate
Explore Saint Kitts and Nevis through 9 key attractions including the capital Basseterre, historic Fort George Brimstone, the scenic St Kitts Railway, and pristine beaches at Frigate Bay. This 535km route combines colonial landmarks, natural viewpoints, and coastal heritage sites across both islands.
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- Places
- Start
- Basseterre
- End
- St Kitts Scenic Railway
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Stops on this route
- Basseterre — Capital city and main starting point with airport on St Kitts
- Saint Kitts Railway — Historic narrow-gauge railroad offering scenic coastal and countryside tours through sugar plantations and tropical landscapes on the island of Saint Kitts.
- Christophe Harbour — Marina type harbor where you can see yachts; used to be a Salt Pond
- Fort George Brimstone — An impressive Citadel on St Kitts facing out towards the Caribbean, costs $15 per person
- Fairview Great House — Colonial era plantation home with a Slave Museum and Botanical Garden, admission $10 for adults
- Alexander Hamilton Museum — Museum on Nevis dedicated to one of the founding fathers who was born there
- Nevis Bath Village — Village on Nevis with geothermal hot springs and a volcano
- Frigate Bay — Area with lots of different resorts visible from Timothy Hill
- St Kitts Scenic Railway — Historic railway on St Kitts approximately 30 miles round trip along the Eastern side of the island
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- St Kitts Scenic Railway is a 30-minute round trip along the eastern side of the island costing around $145 per adult and takes about 3 hours. Book ahead as it fills up quickly.
- Tip
- Timothy Hill is a free viewpoint where you can see the northern part of the island, the volcano, and the southern peninsula with good photo opportunities.
- Food
- Visit Friar's Bay on the south side for beach bars. The daytime is extremely hot, so plan accordingly.
- Food
- Arthur's Restaurant and Grill on the far north end offers good hospitality, drinks, and views of the St Kitts volcano and nearby Caribbean islands.
- Tip
- Fort George Brimstone Fortress costs $15 per person and is located about 30 minutes drive from Basseterre. Highly recommended for history enthusiasts. You can rent a car or take a tour.
- Save money
- Fairview Great House admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The house includes a slave museum with unique historical information.
- Transport
- Ferry to Nevis costs around $18-19 per person and takes about 30 minutes from Basseterre to Charlestown. Multiple ferry options are available depending on departure location.
- Tip
- Basseterre is the capital and main starting point where the airport, ferry port, and cruise ships arrive. It's where you'll find the old town.
- Tip
- Vehicles drive on the left side of the road in St Kitts and Nevis.
- Tip
- You can circumnavigate St Kitts by rental car in 2 to 3 hours depending on how long you stay at each attraction.
- Tip
- Reggae Beach and Cockle Beach area on the southern peninsula offers nice views of Nevis. Nevis has better beaches than St Kitts overall.
Video on this route
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