This may be a stretch, but I'm hoping someone can tell me where I can find this: I've seen pictures of an area in Phillipsburg that has a row of fountains with colorful buildings on both sides of the sidewalk. Does this sound remotely familiar to anyone? We've walked around but have never been able to find it. TY
That is not at the courthouse but farther up the boardwalk at the second pier. Near Sea Palace Hotel. Below is a description of the plaza.
Walter Plantz square is a Philipsburg open air museum of the famous colorful hut building style found all over the island. fountains are considered a great entertainment for children, and right on Great Bay Beach! ***from visitstmaarten.com
THAT'S IT!! Thank you. We have walked around the Courthouse, but it sounds like we didn't venture far enough down. Thanks to you all I have a better description of where to go. Perfect! Thanks again!!
I don't really remember the fountains but it sounds like Old Street. It is one of the prettiest streets in Philipsburg.
Agree with others who said it was the area between the Courthouse and the water. Very lovely and definitely NOT Old Street, another in town location we really enjoy and particularly the French Touch sidewalk cafe located there. 😊😊
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
Nope, not Old street and not the area between the courthouse and the water. It is Walter Plantz Square and exactly matches her description. Below are 2 maps that show where it is located. One is a wide view to show it relative to the rest of Philipsburg and the second map is zoomed in for a closer perspective.
Yes, Bdeeley has it right. We walk through there every morning on our walk from Divi. The workers are cleaning the area and getting it ready every morning as we pass by. If you are in town and want a pastry, please try Le Cafe which is on the opposite end of the boardwalk just before the Greenhouse. They close at 3 pm but open early. Very sweet owner/workers and extremely reasonable.
Nope, not Old street and not the area between the courthouse and the water. It is Walter Plantz Square and exactly matches her description. Below are 2 maps that show where it is located. One is a wide view to show it relative to the rest of Philipsburg and the second map is zoomed in for a closer perspective.
Thank you, Brian, for the correction. I have to admit it’s been years since we wandered up that way but Methinks we need to take a walk thataway next time we’re on island. 😊😊
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
My Carol would tell you that you definitely need to take that walk. We did in November, walked up the boardwalk until the end, that is where the Walter Plantz Square is, and started to walk down front street back towards the courthouse. Low an behold a little ways down front street we walked into a Jewelry shop and Carol found a beautiful Omega necklace. Carol has quite a few slides that she wears on Omegas.
We had not done that walk in a few years and it was quite enlightening to see everything again after a number of years. New places found and new experiences.
I hope you and John are both on the mend and doing better. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
We like to frequent the Layback Beach Bar which is in the Square right on the Boardwalk for lunch and/or refreshments. There is a small paid parking area about a block to the west of there. Can't remember how much but it is convenient. You pay a guy who is usually sitting on a porch across the street.
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