Attractions in St. Vincent &amp; Grenadines

House of Assembly

This historic building is where the parliament of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines meets.

The Carnegie Building

Opened in 1909, this building in Kingstown formerly housed the public library.

Victoria Park

This historic sports ground was named in 1887 in honor of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.

Black Point Tunnel

The Black Point Tunnel is a 300-foot engineering feat completed in 1815.

Rabacca Dry River

Rabacca Dry River is a volcanic riverbed that has historically been the site of major lahars.

Indian Bay Beach

A popular sandy beach on the southern coast protected by a coral reef.

Cathedral

St. Mary's Cathedral of the Assumption

This Roman Catholic cathedral features an unusual mix of Gothic, Romanesque, and Moorish architectural styles.

Dark View Falls

A pair of waterfalls cascading down high cliff faces on the Richmond River.

Cumberland Bay

A deep coastal bay known for its black volcanic sand and coconut groves.

Owia Salt Pond

A natural pool formed by volcanic rocks where the Atlantic Ocean crashes over the barriers.

Kingstown Central Market

The largest trading hub for local farmers and vendors.

Ruins

Layou Petroglyphs

The Layou Petroglyphs consist of ancient rock carvings created by pre-Columbian inhabitants.

Monument

Dorsetshire Hill Monument

This monument honors Joseph Chatoyer, the national hero of St.

Monument

Kingstown Cenotaph

This memorial was erected in 1925 to commemorate the soldiers from St.

Ruins

Buccament Rock Art

The Buccament Rock Art site features petroglyphs carved into a cliff face.

Monument

Fort Duvernette

Fort Duvernette is a defensive fortification built around 1800 on a massive volcanic rock.

Nature

Park

St. Vincent Botanical Gardens

Founded in 1765, this is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Western Hemisphere.

Park

Richmond Vale Nature Park

A park in the northwest of the island focusing on sustainability and tropical forest conservation.

Tobago Cays Marine Park

This marine protected area encompasses five uninhabited islands and is renowned for its coral reefs and sea turtles.

Ashton Lagoon

The largest mangrove ecosystem in St.

Peak

La Soufrière

An active stratovolcano reaching 1,234 meters, forming the highest point of the island.

Palm Island Bird Sanctuary

A private reserve on Palm Island serving as a haven for land and sea birds, as well as land tortoises.

Union Island Gecko Reserve

This reserve protects the critically endangered Union Island Gecko, a tiny endemic reptile species.

Mustique Turtle Sanctuary

A protected area on Mustique Island dedicated to the conservation and monitoring of sea turtles.

Peak

Grand Bonhomme

A central mountain peak reaching 970 meters, covered in dense elfin forest.

Mountain

Morne Garu

The Morne Garu massif is a rugged mountain range situated between Richmond Peak and the northern central range.

river

Layou River

A major river on the leeward side of the island that creates a large alluvial plain near the coast.

Cities & Architecture

Museum

Old Public Library

The Old Public Library in Kingstown is a colonial-era building that now serves as the Heritage Hall.

More highlights

forest

King's Hill Forest Reserve

One of the oldest forest reserves in the world, established by law in 1791.

valley

Mesopotamia Valley

Often called the breadbasket of the island, this lush valley is known for its fertile volcanic soil.