Things to do in Nevis
Golden beaches, volcanic hot springs, a Georgian capital and the cloud-veiled Nevis Peak: here are the best things to do in Nevis, with a link to every attraction.
Top picks
- Pinney's Beach - four miles of palm-fringed sand on the leeward coast.
- Bath Hot Springs - open-air thermal pools, free to soak in.
- Charlestown - the Georgian capital and birthplace of Alexander Hamilton.
- Alexander Hamilton Museum - island history in the restored Georgian house.
- Botanical Gardens of Nevis - eight acres of gardens on the slopes of Nevis Peak.
- Nevis Peak - a steep, tropical scramble to a misty summit.
Beaches in Nevis
Pinney's Beach
Four miles of palm-fringed gold sand on Nevis' leeward coast, anchored by Sunshine's beach bar & the legendary Killer Bee rum punch.
ExploreLover's Beach
A secluded black-sand cove on Nevis' north coast reached by a short bumpy track, almost always empty, with views across The Narrows to St. Kitts.
ExploreNature in Nevis
Bath Hot Springs
Open-air thermal pools fed by volcanic springs that run a steady 40°C+. Used since the 1700s, free to soak in to this day.
ExploreBotanical Gardens of Nevis
Eight acres of formal Caribbean gardens climbing the lower slopes of Nevis Peak orchid terrace, tropical-fruit grove & a Thai-inspired pavilion.
ExploreHeritage in Nevis
Charlestown
Nevis' tiny pastel-shuttered capital, birthplace of Alexander Hamilton & one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns.
ExploreAlexander Hamilton Museum
The Alexander Hamilton Museum in Charlestown, Nevis, is the restored Georgian house linked to the founding father's birth, now a museum of island history and the seat of the Nevis Island Assembly.
ExploreAdventure in Nevis
Nevis Peak
The cloud-veiled volcano that gave Nevis its name (Spanish 'Las Nieves' the snows). A steep, tropical scramble to a misty summit.
ExploreNevis Heritage Hiking Trail
A network of restored colonial-era paths through old sugar estates, rainforest & ridge-top viewpoints the gentler counterpart to climbing Nevis Peak.
ExploreGetting to Nevis
Staying on St. Kitts? See our St. Kitts to Nevis ferry guide for routes, times and costs, or browse things to do in St. Kitts.