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My wife is a sucker for roadside vendors. Sometimes it seems we can't pass a single one without stopping. Are there a lot of these on St. Thomas, and if so are there certain areas where there are more than others? Are they worth stopping for? We like to support the locals as much as possible when traveling.
Well if you make it over to St John here is one roadside stip in Coral Bay that is always great
There are somethings that you get that are LOCAL. Like then jams. The fruit is imported. The tee shirts are imported. If you like the charm then stop! But it is not a real deal.
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There's a vendors plaza across from the waterfront in town (Charlotte Amalie) but a lot of the products sold are of the "Made in Tawain" variety - but not all. There are food vendors operating out of vans in many different areas and they serve up a variety of local fare, very good!
I guess we'll play it by ear, thanks for the input. I'd just hate to miss something good and then find out later that we drove right by it.
Okay, a couple of places to check out: At Ft Mylner, there is a guy who sells coconuts and coconut water and a fisherman who sets up next to him. In Red Hook, across from the National Park road, there is a fruit and vegetable stand that frequently has a grill going and also another fisherman brings his catch there. All of these are hit-or-miss. On Saturdays, lechon and other Puerto Rican specialties in Tutu next to O'Henry's cleaners.
Awesome. Thanks, E.E.
Roadside vendors of what? Food or trinkets? There are LOTS of roadside food vendors, but with the exception of some holidays, you won't find trinket vendors on the side of the road. There are designated vending spots at popular tourist stops (Valdemar Outlook is one) and of course, Vendors' Plaza in town.
When you see our hilly, winding roads, you'll see why it's not practical to have roadside vendors!
