What to do in St. John's

Activities, attractions and tours
Dickenson Bay Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a sunset

St. John's Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that St. John's has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

St. John's is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in St. John's to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

St. John's Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of St. John's.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to St. John's attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Dickenson Bay Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Dickenson Bay

4/5(5 area reviews)

When in Dickenson Bay, you can plan a visit to Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dickenson Bay
Runaway Bay Beach which includes a house, rugged coastline and general coastal views

Runaway Bay

3/5(1 area review)

While Runaway Bay might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Runaway Bay Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach.

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Marina Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Marina Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach.

Marina Bay
Dickenson Bay Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Paradise View

4/5(6 area reviews)

Though Paradise View might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach.

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Scotts Hill

When in Scotts Hill, you can plan a visit to Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Crosbies

When in Crosbies, you can plan a visit to Hodges Bay and Dickenson Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Crosbies

Day trip destinations from St. John's