St Kitts has an awful lot to offer visitors, and although the main idea is to go there to relax and do at least a little bit of sunbathing and snorkelling, it's also nice to spend at least a day or two exploring the island.
There is a huge range of activities and attractions available, especially when you consider it's a relatively small island, and whatever your tastes you're sure to find something you'd like to do here.
The main city is called Basseterre and has a population of less than 20,000. It's one of the oldest towns in the eastern Caribbean and was originally founded in 1627 by the French.
It has a pretty chequered history as it has been destroyed during colonial wars, as well as by fire, riots, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. In spite of this there are still a considerable number of colonial buildings in downtown Basseterre, and despite its small size this city has a large personality.
The scenic Railway runs from Sandy Point to Basseterre, and is an excellent way to discover a little more of the island. A round trip takes just a few hours using both the railway and sightseeing coaches, and it's a great thing to do relatively early on in your trip as it gives you a real feel for the island.
Although St Kitts used to be famous for its sugarcane production, it also is renowned for producing cotton, and it's still possible to visit the only remaining cotton ginnery on the island. Cotton was still produced until the 1970s, and the ruins date from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, as these were major periods in the agro-industrial history of the island.
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