What to do in St. John's

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St. John's Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Recommended things to do in St. John's

Number of things to do	11
Things to do from	AU$17
Cheapest thing to do	Murder Mystery Detective Experience St Johns, NL
Top 5 things to do	St. John’s Small Group Tour with Quidi Vidi Village and Signal Hill St. John’s Small Group Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise The best of St. John's walking tour 4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included) Murder Mystery Detective Experience St Johns, NL
Half-day tours	St. John’s Small Group Tour with Quidi Vidi Village and Signal Hill The best of St. John's walking tour Murder Mystery Detective Experience St Johns, NL St. John's, NL: Murder Mystery Detective Experience Birds and Bergs in Newfoundland
With kids	St. John’s Small Group Tour with Quidi Vidi Village and Signal Hill St. John’s Small Group Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise Birds and Bergs in Newfoundland 2-Hour Guided Boat Tour from St. John's 2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

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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

5/5(1 review)

Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.

Cape Spear Lighthouse

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Signal Hill National Historic Site

4/5(1 review)

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.

Fort Amherst

5/5(1 review)

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.

Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

You can find out about the history of St. John's when you stop by Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Quidi Vidi Battery

You can find out about the history of St. John's when you stop by Quidi Vidi Battery. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Port of St. John's

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Downtown St. John's

5/5(4 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Mile One Centre might round out your trip.

Cabot Tower showing general coastal views and landscape views

Quidi Vidi

You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.