Districts · Kingstown
Kingstown by district
Kingstown is small: the market, the ferry terminal and Bay Street are at the water; the cathedrals and Halifax Street are a block or two inland; the Botanic Gardens are at the north edge; Fort Charlotte is on the western hill. Villa and Indian Bay are a short taxi ride south-east; Argyle airport is on the east coast, 45–60 minutes away.
About these names
Addresses work by street and landmark: give your driver the street name and a nearby landmark.
- Bay Street and the marketseeeatSuits: Market mornings, the ferry, quick lunchesThe waterfront, the market and the ferry terminal; busiest on Saturday morning and cruise-ship days.3 sights · 4 eatsDistrict guide →
- Cathedrals and Halifax StreetseesleepeatSuits: Short walks and lunchesThe two cathedrals, shops, bakeries and the Bounty restaurant; walkable and shaded at midday.3 sights · 2 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Botanic GardensseeSuits: A cool early-morning visitThe old gardens at the northern edge of town, with the breadfruit tree and the parrot aviary.1 sightsDistrict guide →
- Fort Charlotte hillseeSuits: Views over the town and coastA hill fort west of town; go by taxi in the morning.1 sightsDistrict guide →
- Villa and Indian BaysleepeatSuits: Beach stays and calmer eveningsA stretch of beach hotels and restaurants with views of Young Island; a short taxi ride from town.1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Leeward coastskip as a baseSuits: A driver day outBlack-sand beaches and fishing villages to the north-west; a half-day trip.Short entry only: too little in this guide for a full page yet.
Hover, tap or tab to an area to see what it is like. Pins are sleep areas; arrows at the edge point to the airport.
Off the map: Argyle International Airport (SVD) (45–70 min by the usual route).
Not drawn yet (no coordinates in this guide): Leeward coast. See the table above.
Where’s what, as a list:
- Bay Street and the market: The waterfront, the market and the ferry terminal; busiest on Saturday morning and cruise-ship days. Suits: Market mornings, the ferry, quick lunches.
- Cathedrals and Halifax Street: The two cathedrals, shops, bakeries and the Bounty restaurant; walkable and shaded at midday. Suits: Short walks and lunches. Price band $.
- Botanic Gardens: The old gardens at the northern edge of town, with the breadfruit tree and the parrot aviary. Suits: A cool early-morning visit.
- Fort Charlotte hill: A hill fort west of town; go by taxi in the morning. Suits: Views over the town and coast.
- Villa and Indian Bay: A stretch of beach hotels and restaurants with views of Young Island; a short taxi ride from town. Suits: Beach stays and calmer evenings. Price band $$.
- Leeward coast: Black-sand beaches and fishing villages to the north-west; a half-day trip. Suits: A driver day out.
- Sleep area Kingstown centre (Bay Street and Halifax Street): suits Short walks and lunches, price band $.
- Sleep area Villa and Indian Bay (beach hotels): suits Beach stays and calmer evenings, price band $$.
- Argyle International Airport (SVD), 45–70 min by the usual route.