Oranjestad is the biggest city in Aruba and also its capital. It is also a popular cruise ship port. So don’t be surprised if the streets are occasionally crowded with cruise ship passengers checking out the town’s shops and restaurants. Strolling through Oranjestad, you’ll find a mixture of colorful colonial buildings and high-rise resorts, restaurants, bars and shops. Oranjestad’s oldest building is Fort Zoutman, which dates back to 1798. Today, the fort is the site of the Bon Bini Festival, a local dance and music show, which is held every Tuesday.
Getting around Oranjestad is not a problem even if you don’t have a car as there is a free tram service that makes a half dozen stops throughout the city. Oranjestad also boasts the longest linear park in the Caribbean. This park’s main feature is a paved trail that is prefect for walking, running and biking.