Road Town, British Virgin IslandsAI generated

Road Town

British Virgin Islands · Tortola · 5 m

Short description of Road Town

Road Town is the capital of the British Virgin Islands and the base of one of the largest charter yacht fleets on earth, so its marinas are the real centre of the place and the town exists mostly to provision them. Ferries fan out from the dock to every island in the group and across to Saint Thomas. The J R O'Neal Botanic Gardens hold four acres of palms and orchids behind the old prison walls. Main Street keeps a run of West Indian houses in painted wood with the old post office among them. The airport is on Beef Island, joined to Tortola by a bridge.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum1 day
Optimal2 days
Maximum3 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: December – April

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Charter yacht marinas
  2. Ferry dock and the inter-island boats
  3. J R O'Neal Botanic Gardens
  4. Main Street and its wooden houses
  5. Old Government House Museum
  6. Sage Mountain National Park above the town(Day trip)
  7. Cruise pier and the Tortola Pier Park
  8. Callwood Rum Distillery at Cane Garden Bay(Day trip)
  9. Roti and fish fry at the market stalls
  10. Ridge Road viewpoints over the sound

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