| Reviews and photos of St. Thomas attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for St. Thomas sightseeing. Map |
 | St. Thomas Things To Do | Tips 11 - 20 of 125 |  |
The Havensheight Mall is comprised of over 100 stores in a strip mall setting. There are numerous building with shops that are bunched together for an easy shopping experience. The stores have low prices and are duty free. They even have some restaurants and bars in case you get hungry or need a tropical drink.
The mall has jewelry stores, liquor stores, clothing, makeup, sunglasses, crystal, watches, beachwear, perfume, books, toys and much more. You can find just aboutanything you desire here.
**The Havensheight Merchants & Professionals Asociation guarentee all purchases from the mall for 30 days after purchase.** Leave a Comment Address: West India Pier
|
Visiting St. Thomas?
Read reviews about St. Thomas Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 Hop on for a great ride and
even better view by cjg1, 4 more photos
Paradise Point has a nature trail and some incredible views of St. Thomas. The ride is $19 a person but very worth it. Leave a Comment
|
Walk around the Capital, Charlotte Amalie. It can be very croded since this is a major area for tourists shopping and dining. The shops are lovely and the buildings are rather quaint. The lovely water views as you walk the waterfront are definitely woth the trip as well as all the great shopping. Leave a Comment
|
 Magen's Bay by GlobalMattLeave a Comment Directions: Ask and cab driver in Charlotte Amalie...they will give you a set price and take you straight there.
|
One thing I would HIGHLY recommend is taking a day trip to the British Virgin Islands. It costs about $120 person. There is a separate fee for your visa which you need since you are entering a new country. I believe you need to have a passport with you to go on this trip since once again you are traveling to another country. We took the day trip to Virgin Gorda and Normand Island with Limnos Tours. They are located at Red Hook. I believe the trip was from 8am to about 4pm. There are about 25-30 people per trip and the price includes a continental breakfast, buffet lunch and unlimited bar with beer and really good Rum Punch. At Virgin Gorda you get to visit the Baths with is a series of Huge Boulders that form these amazing caves into the ocean (see my review for Virgin Gorda for more info.). At Normand island you go snorkeling only, there is no "off boat" experience there except swimming with the fishies (literally of course!) which is really nice.
By the time we had gotten to Normand Island to snorkle I was quite chilly and neither myself or my husband felt like swimming (the rum punch was too good...) so we decided to stay on the boat and the crew was very accomodating! They even gave us food to feed Barry the Barricuta!!
The tour operators were really nice and the boat ride was very relaxing. I would recommend this trip to any one and everyone, as long as you don't get sea sick! Directions: The Tour company, Limnos, operates out of Red Hook, but there are plenty of operators on the island.
|
 | |  |
Visiting St. Thomas?
Read reviews about St. Thomas Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Ascending Government Hill between Kongens Gade and Store Tarne Gade is the historically known attraction, the "99 Steps". This steep stairway between the two streets built in the 1700's was constructed of multi-colored bricks by Danish engineers. The brick was previously used as ship's ballast by the Danes and now has a new life creating a picturesque climb with greenery on each side. Not for the faint of heart, but for the aerobically fit, the persistant visitor will be rewarded with great views of the city and the Charlotte Amalie harbor. HINT: count the number of steps--is it 99 or even more!?! Watch your step and take your camera!
Descend the hill and head east to find the "Frederick Church Parsonage." One of the oldest houses on St. Thomas, the parsonage was built in 1725 and to this day retains its 18th century architecture, the only structure on the hill to do so. Leave a Comment Address: Government HillDirections: From Veterans Drive head north up Tolbad Gade and past Emmancipation Gardens Park on right and another park on left. Ascend steps and right on Kongens Gade. Steps will be on left.
|
| | |
Another activity we did was scuba dive at Coki Beach, also located on the eastern side of the island. This was our first time and was well worth it. I think we paid $50 per person for the hour class and 40 minute dive. I must warn you – unlike many dive schools that teach you the technique in a pool Coki Beach Dive Club teaches you in the shallow part of the ocean. This is a bit intimidating since we had never done this before. However, once we got it we had an awesome time!
Our instructor was really nice and patient while we were trying to figure out everything and very helpful during the dive itself! Phone: 340-775-4220Directions: We are located at Coki Beach, Route 388 on the north-east end of the island, approximately 20 minutes from Havensight dock where the Cruise Ships arrive. Coki Beach is open to the public, at no charge.Website: http://www.cokidive.com/
|
 Charlotte Amalie by GlobalMattLeave a Comment Directions: Not far from the main pier...downtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
|
There are some nice sites on the way up to the top of the mountain. It is a slight trek to get there, but the walk, rather than taxi or bus is best. The steps are called "99 steps' but probable more than that. They were built in late 1700's for quicker access down the mountain, or up, as the case may be.
Near the top are three homes that can be toured, and view the way locals lived, and some still do. The names are Fredrick Church parsonage, Balckbeard's estate, and Haagensen house, that depict the times of living culture in the late 1700's to mid 1800's. Blackbeard grounds has a tower called Skytsborg built in 1678, used to scour the terrain for ships coming into harbor, or passing by for possible tresuare to take. Haagensen house is from 1820 circa and the furnishings depict that time.
Skyline Drive is stop for the view. Jewelry is sold along the way be vendors, as well as drinks, etc.
|
| | |
 Trunk Bay, St. John by ATXtraveler
The water was beautiful, however the snorkeling trail that was so highly touted was a little disappointing for me. I do not think if you are going only for snorkeling, that this would be your best location.
We did enjoy the sail over there, where we had a very informative tour guide. Leave a Comment
|
|
|
