Experts' Choice Award Fort King George
What the experts agree on
Tobago's best-preserved fort commands a clifftop perch above Scarborough with spectacular ocean views, restored colonial buildings, and historic cannon—a worthwhile hilltop visit for sweeping vistas and 1770s-era heritage.
“In the 1770s, at a time when islands were changing hands dozens of times, both the French and the British gave Tobago something every island needed—forts overlooking bays.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Atop a hill at the end of Fort St, this sizable fort was built by the British between 1777 and 1779, and is worth a visit to see its restored colonial-era buildings and magnificent views." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Get a truly spectacular bird's-eye view of the Port of Spain cityscape and the Gulf of Paria from this colonial-era fort, with stone-built defensive walls pierced by a row of ancient cannon. " Full review
Fodor's "On Mount St&*& George, a short drive up the hill from Scarborough, Tobago's best-preserved historic monument clings to a cliff high above the ocean" Full review
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Be sure to check out the gift display cases for the perversely fascinating jewelry made from embalmed and painted lizards and sea creatures; you might find it hard to resist a pair of bright-yellow shrimp...
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