Built in 1793 as the home of Commander John Philips, the town's founder, the building has served as a fire station, jail and post office over its long history and is one of St. Maarten's most prominent landmarks. It's hard to get lost in Philipsburg -- there are only two main downtown streets between Great Bay and the Salt Pond -- but the Courthouse is a good place to start and end your walking tour of the town. If you're driving into town, there's a municipal parking lot a block away.
Tour Philipsburg, Capital of Dutch St. Maarten
By Robert Curley, About.com
Philipsburg, the capital city of Dutch St. Maarten, is just a few blocks wide but packed with interesting sights and shops, from jewelry stores and casinos to the historic Courthouse on Watney Square.
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- The Courthouse
- Front Street
- Dining in Philipsburg
- The Crossroads
- Guavaberry Emporium
- The Boardwalk
- Philipsburg Hotels
- Side Streets of Philipsburg
- Boardwalk Bars
- A little Miami Beach in the Caribbean
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