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Attractions on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
While visiting St. Thomas you can take a glimpse into 18th century
city planning by walking up or down the 99 steps, view defense
structures like a fort, canons and watch towers or learn about
local history at museums and historic houses.
More on Historical Sights.
How about driving to the top of the highest mountain on St. Thomas for a
fabulous view or stopping at the famous Drakes Seat for a
stunning panoramic of Magens Bay. You can explore these lookout
points and other interesting sites around the island on your own or on a
tour with a knowledgeable guide. More
on taking an Island Tour.
Perhaps riding a tram to a spot with a name that says it all;
Paradise Point. Enjoy the underwater scenery at a marine park or by
submarine. Read on to learn more!
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Atlantis Submarinehttp://www.atlantisadventures.comOur unique tour enables guests to view the exciting underwater world from our state of the art submarine, Atlantis XV. Designed with safety and comfort in mind, the submarine provides an intimate view of abundant varieties of sea life through large view ports. You will see small colorful reef fish darting in and out of coral and larger predator fish; perhaps even a glimpse of a shark! Other possible sightings include turtles, lobster and stingrays. An informative and experienced co-pilot will accompany you with an informative narration of the ecosystem. Don’t miss this adventure!
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Virgin Islands Ecotourshttp://www.viecotours.comVirgin Islands Ecotours offers the only half and full day guided kayak & snorkel tours of St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary & Marine Preserve. Explore the Mangroves on two person easy to paddle sit-on-top kayaks. Explore crystal clear lagoons and a deserted tropical island with hermit crabs races and the famous Red Point Blow hole. Snorkel in an underwater paradise. No experience is necessary. If you only do one snorkel tour, this is it! “It’s fun. It’s beautiful. And from the Professional guides that lead the tours, it’s also educational. It’s ecotourism at its best.” Fun for the entire family! Morning and afternoon tours daily. Reservations required.
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Coral World Ocean Parkwww.coralworldvi.comSpend the day at Coral World Ocean Park, one of St. Thomas’s Greatest Attractions. Get up close and personal with the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a stunning setting. View life on a coral reef from the unique Undersea Observatory. Pet a shark, hand feed a stingray or a rainbow lorikeet! There are several gift shops, cafes and shower facilities. Additional activities include brand new Sea Lion Splash, Sea Trek Helmet Dive, Shark and Turtle Encounters, Nautilus Semi-Sub, Parasailing and Snuba. Located next to Coki Beach. Open 9-5 daily, November - May. Summer schedule may vary.
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Skyride to Paradise Pointhttp://www.stthomasskyride.comThe St. Thomas Skyride to Paradise Point, a modern aerial cable car, is your ride to the best sightseeing in the Virgin Islands. The trip is 7 minutes one-way and takes you 700 feet above sea level. Stay at the top for as long as you want and enjoy unique shops, a neat Bird Show (10:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm), a fun bar featuring the famous Bushwacker, a grill for a nice lunch and fabulous panoramic views of cruise ships, Charlotte Amalie harbor and neighboring islands. Open 9am-5pm; Tuesdays 9am-7pm and Wednesdays 9am-9pm . Roundtrip: Adults are $19. Children 6-12 are $9. 5 and under are free!
Other Attractions Around St. Thomas
Bluebeard's Castle & Frederiksberg
Located
on Bluebeards Hill, east of Charlotte
Amalie, is Bluebeard's Castle. Local stories state that the
structure was built by the pirate Bluebeard for his love Mercedita,
however this is no more than a story. The Danes actually built
the stone tower around 1689 as a supplementary watchtower
to aid the defenses of Fort Christian. It was called Frederik's Fort when originally constructed and is actually
on the site of a fortification the first colonists to the
island had started. Today the tower is incorporated into
Bluebeard's Castle Hotel.
Also incorporated into the hotel is Frederiksberg. In 1818
the colonial government sold the watchtower and surrounding
lands to a merchant and in the 1820's the large residence
of Frederiksberg was constructed. While the hotel has
changed it somewhat; the columned portico, staircase
and parts of the interior retain the original look. Part of
the interior is used as the hotel lobby.
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Nisky Moravian Church
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The Nisky Moravian Church was established by Moravian
missionaries who came to minister mainly to the slave population.
Originally built around 1755, the church has had several renovations over the centuries. The
walls are made of red and yellow bricks that were used as ballast in
ships. Today it houses a church and school. |
Drake's Seat
British
privateer Sir Francis Drake, commissioned by Queen
Elizabeth I, is said to have used this spot to spy on enemy
ships of the Spanish Fleet passing through what is now
called Drake's Passage. You can pull off the road and enjoy
the same view from this lookout point. There is actually a
bench on the spot... thus the name Drake's seat. Bring your
camera.
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Mountain Top
At 1542 feet above sea level, the summit of St. Peter
Mountain is the highest point on St. Thomas. Mountain Top,
also known as Signal Hill, was used in the 1940s by the
U.S. government as a strategic communications location.
Mountain Top is a scenic overlook that houses shops, a
dining area and bar and of course a balcony for taking in
the
breathtaking view of Drake's passage, the
British Virgin Islands and beautiful Magens Bay.
Mountain Top holds the title for having the original and
best banana daiquiris on the island.
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Tillett Gardens
Tillett Gardens was once an old Danish farm. While it has
been largely changed in order to incorporate present uses;
it is one of the few old farm buildings on St. Thomas that
is open to the public. It was
transformed into a center for local artists and performers
by Jim Tillett, an English silkscreen artist, who arrived
on St. Thomas in 1959. Tillett described the garden as "a
peaceful sanctuary of creativity and wonderment." In the
shops at Tillett Gardens, you will find silkscreen prints, paintings, enamel
jewelry, candles and many other locally hand-crafted items. There is
a lovely restaurant located in the garden. It is a great
spot to enjoy a cool drink or have something to eat while
shopping for local art. Arts and crafts shows and classical
music concerts are hosted at Tillett Gardens throughout the
year. Visit the
Events Calendar for more information.
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Areas of Interest
Frenchtown
Frenchtown is located about a half-mile
southwest of Charlotte Amalie. It is popular with tourists
and locals for its restaurants and bars. Frenchtown was
settled by immigrants from the French Caribbean island of
St. Barthelemy in the late 1800's through mid-1900's. Many
of the men were fishermen and so the area became a fishing
village and is still today. In the early morning you can watch fishermen
coming in with their small fishing
boats, or cleaning and selling their catches from
the jetties and from the Quetel Fish Market. Many of the
older French people still speak Creole,
a French dialect. In the middle of Frenchtown is a hill
crowned by St. Ann's Catholic Church. A small museum contains several
hundred artifacts of historical interest related to the
area and to the French community including photographs,
pottery, tools and furniture. The French Heritage Museum is located next to the Joseph Aubain ballpark.
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Red Hook
Originally the Red Hook area was a little
town connected to the rest of the island by dirt roads.
Today, it has become a busy village. There are various
stores located there, many of which cater to the boating
community. Ferries to St. John and the British Virgin
Islands depart from the Red Hook Ferry Dock. Many charter
boat companies are located in the vicinity as there are
numerous marinas in the area. Red Hook is home to several good bars and restaurants.
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