Where to go

Coral World: Located on St. Thomas' northeast shore at Coki Point, Coral World Marine Park & Observatory contains an underwater observatory tower, a tropical nature trail, a marine gardens aquarium, and an 80,000-gallon coral reef tank. The circular, glass-enclosed tank lets visitors glimpse the beauty of the Caribbean without getting wet. Other exhibits include an open-air shark pool and a children's touch pool.

Fort Christian: Resting over Charlotte Amalie harbor since 1672, Fort Christian is the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands. Now a U.S. National Landmark, this brick fortress protected the town from pirates and European armadas. The fort has served as St. Thomas' first Government House, a church, and a community government center. Today it is home to the Virgin Islands Museum.







Charlotte Amalie: Numerous attractions can be found in and around the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Blackbeard's Castle, Crown House, Seven Arches Museum, and Government Hill offer many days worth of exploring for visitors catching a rest from the town's world-class duty-free shopping and dining. Charlotte Amalie is also the base for several regattas, yacht chartering services, and fishing guides.


Mountain Top and St. Peter Greathouse: Treat yourself to a taste of more recent island history by stopping at Mountain Top for a famous banana daiquiri. This site has offered their legendary concoction of local rum, cane sugar, and bananas since the 1960s. Estate St. Peter Greathouse and Botanical Gardens contains local art and over 200 kinds of West Indian trees and plants.








Paradise Point Tramway: The tramway takes visitors up an almost 700-foot peak over Charlotte Amalie, offering a stunning view of the town, the island, and the Caribbean. Running between Havensight and Paradise Point, the tramway can hold up to ten people in one car.