Downtown St. John's Travel Guide
Visit Downtown 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.
National War Memorial
Find out about the history of St. John's when you take a trip to National War Memorial. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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 Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do
St. John's: Cape Spear and City Tour with Local Guide
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
Top hotels in Downtown St. John's
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. John's
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.
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 Bannerman Park and The Rooms.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to Bannerman Park and Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like Bannerman Park and St. John's Government House.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mile One Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fort William
While visiting Fort William, you might make a stop by sights like Christ Church and Commissariat House.