What to see in Philipsburg
Dutch Forts
The town of Philipsburg boasts the remains of two historic forts that bear witness to its strategic importance in days…
Front Street (Voorstraat)
Front Street faces south onto the ocean, running about half a mile (1km) east to west, and is the main drawcard in Philipsburg…
Philipsburg Beaches
Dutch St Maarten's prime popular beach resorts extend as a series of sandy bays from Philipsburg along the southwest…
Simartin Museum
The tiny Simartin Museum in a century-old house on Front Street is a mine of information for those interested in the…
St Maarten Zoo
North of Philipsburg on Pondfill Road is the St Maarten Zoo and Botanical Gardens, situated in the Madam Estate area.…
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