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Government House

Government House (Christiansted)

 
4.5 (1)
Christiansted
This building is one of the largest governor’s residences in the Lesser Antilles. Inside are reproductions of the original furniture. These furnishings were a gift from the Danish government...
Cruzan Rum Factory

Cruzan Rum Factory

 
4.0 (1)
Mid Island, Southside
Since the 1650's the Virgin Islands has produced some of the best rums in the world. Cruzan Rum has been made on location for some 300 years. Tour the...
Fort Christiansvaern

Fort Christiansvaern

 
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Christiansted
Constructed in the late 1700s of yellow brick, Fort Christiansvaern is the best preserved of the five Danish forts remaining in the West Indies. The fort is a wonderful...
Whim Plantation

Whim Plantation Museum

 
5.0 (1)
Mid Island
History comes alive when you walk through the beautiful Whim Plantation, operated by the St. Croix Landmarks Society. Located on one of the 300 plantations that once dominated St....
Salt River Bay

Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Reserve

 
0.0 (0)
North Shore
Today, the site of Columbus’ landing is a National and Territorial Park. Salt River is the site of many ecological and historical treasures. The St. Croix Environmental Association conducts...
Danish Customs House

Old Danish Customs House

 
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Christiansted
The beautiful yellow customs house sits in the lawn in front of the fort. The customs house was the third building in a local chain of commerce. After merchants...
Point Udall

Point Udall

 
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East
On the arid easternmost point of St. Croix is Point Udall. The point was named for former Secretary of the Interior, Stuart Udall. The tranquil location of Point Udall...
Estate Little Princess

Estate Little Princess

 
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North Shore
Overlooking Christiansted is the 24-acre Little Princess Estate Nature Conservancy. This area was a sugar plantation in the 1730s and many of the buildings have been restored. There are...
Buck Island

Buck Island Reef National Monument

 
5.0 (2)
North Shore
Buck Island offers a pristine white sand beach; excellent snorkeling and a wonderful look at marine life around spectacular coral reefs and gardens. There are several species of coral...
Fort Frederik

Fort Frederik

 
5.0 (1)
Fredericksted
A National Historic Landmark, the red and white Fort Frederik was built in the 1750's to ward off pirates. It is an excellent place to visit and learn about...
The "Rain Forest"

The "Rain Forest"

 
0.0 (0)
North Shore
The ‘Rain Forest’ as it is called is a 15-acre dense forest of kapok trees, turpentine trees, fruit trees, ferns and an abundance of other vegetation. Although not a...
Estate Mount Washington

Estate Mount Washington

 
0.0 (0)
West End
This former sugar estate was discovered buried in the forest in 1984 by the property’s owners. The property, including gardens and ruins, has since been restored. The plantation great...
Heritage Trail

Heritage Trail

 
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Southside
St. Croix’s heritage trail traverses the entire island of St. Croix highlighting special sites, historical buildings, churches, flora and fauna and more. If you have an interest in island...
St. George's Botanical Garden

St. George's Botanical Gardens

 
5.0 (1)
Mid Island
Created among the ruins of an 18th century sugar plantation the Botanical Gardens are a wonderful place to visit. The gardens are planted on 16 acres containing over 1000...
Apothecary Museum

Apothecary Museum

 
1.0 (1)
Christiansted
This special building was a 19th century Danish colonial pharmacy and is the only Danish pharmacy museum in the Western Hemisphere that exist in its original building. The pharmacy...
Historical Buildings of Frederiksted

Historical Buildings of Frederiksted

 
0.0 (0)
Fredericksted, West End
There are many historical buildings in Frederiksted that have been converted into offices and stores. The one photographed here is the Customs House on the Frederiksted Waterfront. The customs...
Emancipation Park

Emancipation Park (Frederiksted)

 
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Fredericksted
The area right in front of the Frederiksted fort and waterfront has been made into a beautiful town park. It contains statues of historically important Virgin Islanders. Small paths...
Lawaetz Family Museum

Lawaetz Family House

 
0.0 (0)
Mid Island
The Lawaetz Family House nestled in Estate Little La Grange northeast of Frederiksted, dates back over 100 years. It belonged to the Lawaetz Family and continues to be held...
Scale House

Old Scale House

 
0.0 (0)
Christiansted
Through the gates photographed here you enter a room will a large scale, thus the name scale house. The scale house saw countless hogheads of sugar pass through in...
Steeple Museum

The Steeple Museum

 
0.0 (0)
Christiansted
The simple but pretty rectangular building directly across from the Fort's main entrance road was once the Lord God of Sabaoth Church. It was built in the early 1750's...
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