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Dominica Museum
This small but interesting museum above the tourist office right near the cruise-ship pier provides an overview of the history of Dominica and its people…
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Roseau
Roseau (rose-oh) is Dominica’s noisy and chaotic but vibrant capital, situated on the southwest coast along the Roseau River, which became a raging monster during 2017's Hurricane Maria, washing away bridges and cars. During the day reggae pours from the windows of traditional Caribbean houses while locals compete with the heavy traffic for right of way in the narrow streets. By nightfall the town all but empties, with most people returning to the nearby valley villages, and the capital slumbers like any other Caribbean town.
Sadly, many of Roseau's most historically important structures were either seriously damaged or totally destroyed by Hurricane Maria, and the town is still visibly recovering. Don't let that deter you from a visit, however; stroll around the historical French Quarter, south of King George V St, and absorb the charisma of Dominica's tiny capital.
Explore Roseau
- DDominica Museum
This small but interesting museum above the tourist office right near the cruise-ship pier provides an overview of the history of Dominica and its people…
- OOld Market
This cobblestone plaza has been the center of action in Roseau for more than 300 years. It’s been the site of political meetings, farmers markets and,…
- Botanic Gardens
Tucked beneath Morne Bruce hill, Roseau's 40-acre botanic gardens are effectively a giant park to the north of town, which – despite terrible damage…
- Roseau Public Library
This handsome 1906 stone building was funded by US philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and was Dominica's best public library until Maria ripped off its roof…
- Morne Bruce
Dominica’s president is among the residents of this rather exclusive hillside enclave above the Botanic Gardens. The main reason to venture up here is for…
- RRoseau Cathedral
Gothic meets Caribbean at this landmark cathedral which evolved from a simple wooden hut to the majestic 1916 volcanic-stone pile you see today. The upper…
- SSt George’s Anglican Church
This gray stone church was originally built in the 1820s, but has been reconstructed several times over its 200-year history. It was almost totally…
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Roseau.
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Dominica Museum
This small but interesting museum above the tourist office right near the cruise-ship pier provides an overview of the history of Dominica and its people…
See
Old Market
This cobblestone plaza has been the center of action in Roseau for more than 300 years. It’s been the site of political meetings, farmers markets and,…
See
Botanic Gardens
Tucked beneath Morne Bruce hill, Roseau's 40-acre botanic gardens are effectively a giant park to the north of town, which – despite terrible damage…
See
Roseau Public Library
This handsome 1906 stone building was funded by US philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and was Dominica's best public library until Maria ripped off its roof…
See
Morne Bruce
Dominica’s president is among the residents of this rather exclusive hillside enclave above the Botanic Gardens. The main reason to venture up here is for…
See
Roseau Cathedral
Gothic meets Caribbean at this landmark cathedral which evolved from a simple wooden hut to the majestic 1916 volcanic-stone pile you see today. The upper…
See
St George’s Anglican Church
This gray stone church was originally built in the 1820s, but has been reconstructed several times over its 200-year history. It was almost totally…
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