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Brimstone Hill Fortress

Main Road, St. Kitts
869-465-2609
Ranked #3 of 44 attractions in St. Kitts
4.5 of 5 stars 96 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, National Parks
Activities: Hiking
Traveller Description: This 38 acre fortress, dubbed "the Gibraltar of the Caribbean" is situated on the upper slopes of an 800 foot high mountain with superb views all... more »
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Norman,Ok.
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012 NEW

Much history--very interesting--also beautiful scenery More

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totnes
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A stunning site to build a fort - an amazing feat to build such a fine structure. More

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Bedford, New Hampshire
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We were really impressed with the Fort itself and the displays inside some of the rooms in the fort. Loved seeing how they lived in the barracks and the descriptions of problems with diseases like Malaria and Yellow Fever. Working conditions were tough! Fascinating history of how the fort was built. Tip- the Canteen at the fort has really decent... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Have been visiting Brimstone Hill for five years. Restoration and addition of new exhibits continue so there is always something new to see every year. Incredible view from the ramparts. Worth the trip and the climb up from the parking area (hang in there - you can make it!) just to see the coastline from this vantage point. Provides interesting... More

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Draper, Utah
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We like history and ruins so it was only natural for us to make it to the Brimstone Hill Fortress when our cruise docked in St. Kitts. We hired a taxi driver to take us on a tour of his island with a stop at the fortress for 45 minutes. It was beautifully preserved, restored, and taken care of. We... More

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Rhode Island
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Amazing views, incredible history and well-preserved fort. The history buffs in our party were appreciative, and the impatient 12-yr old enjoyed the views, climbing around the fort, and the monkey we saw on our drive up the road to Brimstone Hill. Well worth the visit and price of admission. More

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Richmond, Texas
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We visited Brimstone Hill 4 years ago and felt it was worthy of a repeat visit when we went to St. Kitts this March. My kids are 7 and 11 and they wanted to explore every nook and cranny of this place. Our taxi driver had to push us to leave because we stayed way longer than he thought we... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This fort has a spectacular panorama view! The very steep drive up to the top is an adventure in itself. This site has a great history and a lot to explore. The structures are in pretty remarkable condition considering it is in such a remote location. We happened to go on a windy and rainy day, but it was still... More

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Brick, New Jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We were pleasantly surprised by the place. A huge, sprawling stone fort at the top of large hill. Very impressive fortifications and a breathakiing view of the surrounding sea and nearby islands. Our guide told us the British military made slaves carry the stones up the hill from the quarry at the bottom. If true, wow. There was a surprisingly... More

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NH
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The view is absolutely breathtaking. Very interesting ruins with good signage. There is one very, very steep incline to the upper section. Two suggestions: If you're in St Kitts because you're on a cruise, get here when they open at 9:30am and you'll have the place to yourself for about an hour before the tours arrive. Also, buy your water... More

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