St. John's, the capital of Antigua, is the center of island activity, boasting a multitude of interesting sites, fabulous tastes and alluring buys. Visit Caribbean Gems shop specialized in jewelry and brand-name watches at duty-free prices. Near the Harbour on Redcliffe Street find Noreen Phillips Coutere where one-of-a-kind garments are custom fit in 2 hours. Browse through the racks and choose from the beautiful fabrics from Italy and India fashioned into casual and elegant day or evening ware. A nice selection of accessories is also available.
Also not to be missed is Nelson's Dockyard National Park at English Harbour, which offers restaurants, a pharmacy, liquor store, supermarket, galleries, a museum and many marine-related retail and service businesses. Overlooking the dockyard and harbor is an amazing scenic vista at Shirley Heights. Used by the British as a lookout for marauding French and Dutch ships in the 1800s, it now offers souvenirs and a bar with merrymaking, especially on Sundays, with food, drink and festive Reggae music. East of English Harbour and north of Freetown, you'll find Harmony Hall. This historic sugar plantation is the center of the art community, with local artists and craftspeople displaying their creations.

Antigua Shopping:

Shopping, sightseeing, beaching and watersports are just a few of the fantastic things to do on Antigua and Barbuda. Experience both the land and sea with the tour of the secluded northeast coast of Antigua by foot and kayak. Kayak through tranquil lagoons and coastal nooks and crannies, and by uninhabited islands just offshore. Then enjoy an exhilarating ride by powerboat to Great Bird Island and the North Sound Marine Sanctuary. On the island, guests will have a chance to swim, snorkel, and explore the small island with its tropical seabird life. The tour operates from a land base, with facilities including a lounge area, small gift shop, and restrooms.