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Capital and largest city of Dominica
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Roseau is the capital city of Dominica and has many restaurants, small shops and wonderful views of the mountains (to the east) and the Caribbean Sea (to the west).
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The most historic section of the city, the streets are lined with picturesque wooden buildings; most with beautiful balconies. Roseau boasts some of the best examples of Caribbean vernacular architecture and much of this is in the French Quarter.
A beautiful black stone cathedral, built in the Gothic style.
A small but excellent museum on Dominica's natural history and ancient history. Exhibits include pre-Columbian artifacts as well as local art from different eras.
Just east of downtown, the garden boasts landscaped green fields and many labelled tropical trees. There is a hike from the botanical garden up the hill to the east, which offers a wonderful view of Roseau and the Caribbean Sea. The hike is of easy-to-moderate difficulty and will take a novice hiker perhaps 40 minutes one-way. The hike allows for up-close exploration of many native Caribbean plants, many of which are common house plants outside of the tropics. A small shrine is located at the top of the hill, near a look out.
A serene waterfall just outside of the city that's accessible by a short drive followed by a short hike. Due to the water coming from the mountains and the thick forest canopy, the waterfall and pool is relatively cool.
South of Roseau is this popular spot for swimming, snorkelling, and diving due to bubbles caused by geothermic activity and beautiful coral in the water. The beach is stony but the water is clear and teeming with ocean life. You can access this area by taxi, bus or private car and you will need to make a short walk down from the road to the water.
A fast food restaurant in the heart of downtown that sells a variety of food including fried chicken, burgers, and Jamaican patties.
A casual dining spot that's popular with locals. The menu features lots of healthy and vegetarian options.
A dining spot in a colorful creole cottage that features international cuisine with a creole twist and a well-stocked bar.
A small cafe near the waterfront that offers Creole cuisine with a French touch.
A seventeenth century fort that has been converted to a luxury hotel with 73 guest rooms and suites. Beautiful terraced rooms overlook the harbor.
A hotel located on the quayside of Roseau with 31 rooms and a duty-free shop on the ground floor.
Located on the north end of town, this market abounds with vendors selling all kinds of tropical fruit.
Very reasonably priced buses, (in the form of mini buses) that travel around most of the island can be boarded in Roseau.
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