Oranjestad and Environs

Aruba's capital is best explored by the free ecotrolley—hop on/hop off affair—and on foot. Major improvements downtown have opened up the back roads of Main Street and have created many resting spaces and pedestrian-only lanes. New small malls, restaurants, attractions, and museums can be explored there. Also worth exploring is the new linear park and boardwalk and the new outdoor art spaces along the waterfront.

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Beyond T-Shirts and Key Chains

You can't go wrong with baseball caps, refrigerator magnets, beer mugs, sweatshirts, T-shirts, key chains, and other local logo merchandise

Oranjestad Renaissance

Aruba’s historic port capital city Oranjestad has always had a colorful Dutch colonial charm, but the past few years has seen a major face-lift

Shopping That Gives Back

American ex-pat Jodi Tobman moved to Aruba some 20 years ago. Her chain of unique retail stores is well known among local and repeat visitors

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Nightlife 17

Performing Arts 3

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