As all of the main places of interest in St John's are close together, the easiest way to see the place is on foot . You should certainly make your way to Redcliffe Quay - where the waterfront and its colonial buildings have been attractively restored - as well as the tiny National Museum , which offers a well-presented rundown on the country's history and culture. If you've got time, take a stroll through some of the old streets, and check out the city's twin-towered cathedral perched on top of Newgate Street. Redcliffe Quay and nearby Heritage Quay are the best places to eat, drink and shop for souvenirs, though you'll probably want to avoid them if the cruise ships are in, when the steel drums come out to play "Hot, Hot, Hot" and the area almost disappears beneath a scrum of duty-free shoppers.