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THINGS TO DO NEAR CROSSROADS INN & SUITES
Breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, and a heritage all its own. The Avalon Peninsula is the closest thing to Ireland this side of the Atlantic. Crossroads Inn & Suites sits at the crossroads of St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise, on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, putting shopping, dining, live music and adventure just minutes from your door.
Avalon Mall
11 minutes from the hotel. The largest mall in Newfoundland and Labrador, with 140+ stores, a food court and a cinema. Fashion and beauty brands include lululemon, Sephora, American Eagle, Roots, Dynamite, Ardene, H&M, Winners/HomeSense, Urban Planet, Lush and Bath & Body Works. Dining options span Mary Brown’s, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Five Guys, KFC, McDonald’s, New York Fries and Thai Express, alongside jewellers Peoples Jewellers, Charm Diamond Centre and Samuel & Co., plus The Rec Room arcade inside Scotiabank Theatres.
Other Shopping places
- Costco – 7 minutes from the hotel. Bulk shopping and everyday essentials.
- Fred’s Records — 15 minutes, downtown St. John’s. A Newfoundland institution for over 50 years, specializing in local and traditional Newfoundland music.
- Freak Lunchbox — 15 minutes, downtown St. John’s (308 Water Street). A colorful candy shop popular with visitors to St. John’s.
- St. John’s Farmers’ Market — 15 minutes (245 Freshwater Road). Open every Saturday, year-round, 9am–4pm. Local produce, artisan goods and multicultural food.
Live Music & Theatre Near St. John’s
The beating heart of Newfoundland’s live music scene — home to over two dozen locally owned bars and venues, from traditional Newfoundland music and Irish sessions to rock, blues, country and dance.
Most venues run live music until 3am on weekends.
8 George Street, St. John’s
One of George Street’s premier live music venues, hosting ticketed shows and late-night performances from local and touring artists.
late July or early August An annual downtown St. John’s festival, well worth timing a visit around.
95 Allandale Road, St. John’s
15 minutes from the hotel The province’s flagship performing arts venue since 1967, a 1,000-seat main theatre, a 75-seat black box theatre, galleries and catering.
3 Victoria Street, St. John’s
15 minutes from the hotel. A 172–192 seat theatre in the cultural heart of downtown St. John’s, with a bar and the smaller Cox & Palmer Second Space downstairs.
55 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s
15 minutes from the hotel. Live performances, concerts, comedy, musicals and dance since 1962.
115 George St. W, St. John’s
16 minutes from the hotel. Live performances and concerts.
Things to Do on the Avalon Peninsula
- Indoor & all-weather: Scotiabank Theatre, The Rec Room, Frontline Action, Clay Café Avalon, The Rooms, Johnson Geo Centre.
- Outdoor & seasonal: Signal Hill, Cape Spear, the East Coast Trail, Sir Admiral John’s Adventure Golf, Gatherall’s Puffin & Whale Watch and Iceberg Quest. Some of the best coastal scenery and wildlife-watching in Newfoundland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Pearl Big Stop is the closest, just 800m (a 2-minute drive) from the hotel. Peter’s Pizza, King Cod, Ye’s Wok Restaurant and Acropolis Pizza are all within a 5-minute drive.
Avalon Mall, the largest mall in Newfoundland and Labrador, is about 11 minutes from the hotel by car.
Yes, Darnell’s Pub in Paradise. Also, George Street in downtown St. John’s, home to more than two dozen bars and live music venues, is a short drive from the hotel. The Rock House is one of its premier live music venues.
The Rec Room, Scotiabank Theatre, Frontline Action, Clay Café Avalon, The Rooms and the Johnson Geo Centre all offer indoor, all-weather entertainment near Crossroads Inn & Suites.
Downtown St. John’s, including George Street, Fred’s Records and the Farmers’ Market, is about 15 minutes from the hotel.
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