Back Street, Philipsburg
Back Street offers a lively contrast to the nearby, high-end Front Street. Known as the place where locals shop for their daily needs, it is lined with an array of affordable boutiques, fashion stores, and shoe shops. Visitors strolling along Back Street will find everything from colorful island wear to practical handbags, beach essentials, and even that forgotten swimsuit. The street buzzes with the energy of both residents running errands and travelers looking for bargains, making it one of the best places to experience Philipsburg鈥檚 everyday character.
Beyond shopping, Back Street is also a canvas for the city鈥檚 artistic side. As part of the Color Me SXM project, murals brighten the walls and corners of Philipsburg, adding splashes of color that celebrate the island鈥檚 culture and creativity. These artworks bring an additional layer of charm to your stroll, turning a shopping trip into an open-air gallery walk.
Historically, Back Street forms part of the old town, and its character reflects that blend of past and present. Along its length stand some of the city鈥檚 oldest monuments, such as the Augusta Illidge, also known as the Brick Building, and several French Caribbean鈥搒tyle houses that recall Philipsburg鈥檚 colonial heritage. Together, they lend the street a sense of continuity between history and modern-day life.
Beyond shopping, Back Street is also a canvas for the city鈥檚 artistic side. As part of the Color Me SXM project, murals brighten the walls and corners of Philipsburg, adding splashes of color that celebrate the island鈥檚 culture and creativity. These artworks bring an additional layer of charm to your stroll, turning a shopping trip into an open-air gallery walk.
Historically, Back Street forms part of the old town, and its character reflects that blend of past and present. Along its length stand some of the city鈥檚 oldest monuments, such as the Augusta Illidge, also known as the Brick Building, and several French Caribbean鈥搒tyle houses that recall Philipsburg鈥檚 colonial heritage. Together, they lend the street a sense of continuity between history and modern-day life.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Philipsburg. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "911爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 911爆料网 App
Back Street on Map
Sight Name: Back Street
Sight Location: Philipsburg, St. Maarten (See walking tours in Philipsburg)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Philipsburg, St. Maarten (See walking tours in Philipsburg)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Create Your Own Walk in Philipsburg
Creating your own self-guided walk in Philipsburg is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Philipsburg Introduction Walking Tour
Philipsburg, the capital of Dutch St. Maarten, is a lively port town best known for its duty-free shopping, colorful boardwalk, and stunning beachfront views. One of its main highlights is Front Street, a bustling shopping hub where visitors can browse jewelry stores, fashion boutiques, and souvenir shops, all at tax-free prices. Just steps away lies the famous Boardwalk along Great Bay Beach,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles