Founded in the 1820s, the town developed as a river port in the following decade and became an important inland trading post. Morpeth's days as a river port ended around 1890, but the town's comparative isolation meant that its historic shopfronts, wharves and even the hitching posts along the main street have survived intact, hence its National Trust classification today. This is a living museum of Australia's past, complemented by modern dining options, boutique gift shops and specialty craft stores.

Located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre , The Scarborough cruise ship terminal is the second port in Trinidad and Tobago. Being a smaller terminal, it can only host one cruise ship at a time, however, on busy days other cruise ships anchor on the west side of the island to then tender passenger ashore. If your cruise ship docks in Scarborough, there are a few cafes, bars and restaurants near the cruise terminal. Other points of interest nearby are the Scarborough Botanical Gardens and Fort King George. There are also buses running regularly from the terminal to Crown Point and the famous beach of Pigeon Point.

The Musée des Beaux Arts is one of France’s most elegant art museums with everything from ancient statues to contemporary art. It has acquired a painting by Poussin, "The Flee to Egypt", increasing the collection of 17th- and 18th-century paintings to be one of the most prestigious in France.