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Riffort Village

Willemstad, Curacao
Ranked #8 of 25 attractions in Willemstad
4.0 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Game/ Entertainment Centres, Architectural Buildings
Activities: Dining
Description: This waterfront entertainment center and shopping area is located at the entrance of St. Anna Bay, a dramatic position at the harbor gateway.
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Willemstad, Curacao
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The Riffort brought this historic place back to life. Here you can sit outside, enjoy dinner or a drink and listen to life music. More

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Amsterdam
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

clean, noce fancy and overpriced, but it is nice to take a short wlak there in the evning especially with the littel fountain at the round about. More

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Willis, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I had the opportunity to visit this quaint area and I thouroughly enjoyed myself. There are many local shops and food and beverage vendors. There is an ATM located in the center area. It was very relaxing to just sit in what was essentially the town square underneath some palm trees and enjoy a few drinks and gentle island breezes.... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

beautiful property at Renaissance hotel with many upscale shops. More

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San Jose, California, USA
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

I went too early in the morning so nothing was open at 9am. But I got to walk around the fort and take pictures from the side. I wanted to have a drink at on e of the restaurants at the top later with the view. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

You can choose between japonese, mexican, indian and all sort of sea food nice restaurants. Most of the time there is free open air life music. There is a nice piano bar (Sopranos). Good shops for small souvenirs. The Renaissance spa is also located there. More

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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Riffort has amazing shops from Tiffany's & Co jewelery, to the Renaissance Casino. There are lots of cafe's and two great restaurants that we went to was Cru Steakhouse and a phenomenal French Restaurant called Bistro Le Clochard (make sure to book a balcony seat in advance at sunset). More

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Rotterdam
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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Great place, old fort that has been turned into a site with bars and restaurants, without losing its original character. Do have a dinner at the Steak Restaurant with ocean view... More

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chagrin falls
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

This is a shopping complex located near the Renaissance (park for free in Renaissance garage). Free concerts and entertainment - sometimes several in one night. Lots of places to sit and people watch (Don's ice cream, coffee shop, bars). Walk upstairs of fort for magnificent views of harbor and check out the old cannons outside at entrance. If you are... More

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Hamlin, New York
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Loved this bar, staff is friendly and they poor a nice strong inexpensive drink! More

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