The only town of any size, Philipsburg is situated on a sand bar that separates Great Salt Pond , an tang or salt marsh, from the ocean. Indeed, many buildings do date back to the early colonial era, and despite the multitude of duty-free shops, Philipsburg retains a predominantly colonial atmosphere. The nine, shingled churches and the Queen Wilhelmina Golden Jubilee Monument are worth seeing. Nearby is Fort Amsterdam , dating from the time of the earliest settlers. Inland are the picturesque ruins of several plantation mansions, set in the wooded hills around Mount Flagstaff, and the Border Monument , celebrating 300 years of co-operation between the French and the Dutch.
Small boats are available for various watersports and fishing.
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