St. Thomas Must See

Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is the perfect place to begin your exploration of St. Thomas. This picturesque town can get very busy when there are several cruise ships in port so you may want to delay your town tour for a day when only one or two ships are in. The cruise schedule is published in the free guide called "St. Thomas This Week" - be sure to pick one up.

As you wander down the alleys and narrow streets (called Gades), you will hear the "barkers" outside of almost every shop. They try to entice you in to view their wares.

Recommended Must See Sites & Attractions in St. Thomas

Emancipation Park

At this small park, the proclamation freeing slaves and indentured servants was read on July 3, 1848. There is a visitor center in the Grand Hotel building near Emancipation Park.

Bluebeard's Castle

Now part of a hotel complex, this imposing stone tower dates from 1665.

Fort Christian

This building, built in the 1670's by the Danes, has been a fort, a Governor's residence, a church and a jail. It now houses the Virgin Island Museum.

Government House

This is the administrative center of the U. S. Virgin Islands. 99 STEPS - One of the few remaining "streets" of the old Danish town, these steps lead to the top of Government Hill and the Government House.

Submarine

The Atlantis submarine will take you on a 1 hour voyage to depths of 150 feet. Be sure to get reservations well in advance.

Tram Ride

The Paradise Point Gondola takes passengers on scenic rides up the hillside to Paradise Point from Charlotte Amalie. The view is spectacular at sunset.

Synagogue

Built in 1833, the synagogue is the oldest in continuous use under the American flag and the second oldest in the western hemisphere. This stone and brick building has withstood over 163 years of tropical weather.

University of the Virgin Islands

Just west of Charlotte Amalie near the airport is the beautiful park-like campus of the University of the Virgin Islands.

Fairchild Park

Fairchild Park is a wooded mountain top oasis at about 1200 feet offering great views in calm surroundings.

Tillett Gardens

Mountain Top

After browsing in the gift shop, sip a Banana Daiquiri while taking in the fabulous view.

Coral World

A marine complex with an underwater observation tower and salt water aquariums.

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About St. Thomas

St. Thomas is the most developed of the U.S. Virgin Islands and it has much to offer the vacationer! more

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