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St. Thomas - History and culture

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Things to Do: History and culture

Water Island, St. Thomas
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas

The fourth largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, this quiet 492-acre island, located in Charlotte Amalie harbor, beckons those who want to stroll its beaches, bike amid its green hills, and view birds, iguana, turtles and other wildlife that make this lovely paradise their home.

Attraction type: Island
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Main Street, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

Dronningens Gade or Main Street is the major artery and famous street where many of the unique and glamorous shops, for which Charlotte Amalie is known, are found.

Attraction type: Street
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Frederick Lutheran Church, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

A Georgian-style church with a sweeping stairway and antique chandelier.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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Mountain Top, St. Thomas
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas

Mountain Top is located at the highest point on St. Peter Mountain, it has beautiful views of Magens Bay and the northside of St Thomas.  There is also a small shopping area with the usual touristy...

Attraction type: Mountain; Lookout; Observation deck/tower; Specialty shop
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Haagensen House, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

An exquisitely restored 18th-century Danish house with a collection of West Indian antiques.

Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas

Follow a nature trail that leads you through nearly 200 varieties of tropical plants and an orchid jungle, wander through a gallery displaying local art, or take a sip of complimentary rum punch when you visit these scenic botanical gardens that are perched on a mountainside 1,000 feet above sea level.

Attraction type: Garden; Tour; Historic home; Observation deck/tower
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99 Steps, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

The walking tour is a great way to see the historic sites of St. Thomas.   Part of the tour takes you up 99 Steps, past a V.I. government buildi... to the top where Blackbeards Castle is located...

Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

Sephardic Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition built the oldest active synagogue in the U.S. territories.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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Hassel Island, St. Thomas
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas

A haven for hikers, more than 135 acres of this island located in Charlotte Amalie harbor is part of the Virgin Islands National Park.

Attraction type: Island
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Fort Christian, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

This 17th-century Danish fort houses a museum featuring a collection of Amerindian relics.

Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Museum
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Blackbeard's Castle, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

Once the 17th-century Fort Skytsborg, Blackbeard’s Castle was re-named for the pirate who frequently visited the island.

Attraction type: Historic site
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Mango Tango Art Gallery, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Hotel 1829, St. Thomas
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas
Attraction type: Architectural building
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Major General Rogers, St. Thomas
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas

The wreck of this former Coast Guard cutter makes a great dive site.

Attraction type: Ship; Historic site
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Waterfront Highway, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

Otherwise known as Kyst Vejen, this shop-filled road runs parallel to the waterfront.

Attraction type: Street
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Back Street, Charlotte Amalie
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 36 attractions in Charlotte Amalie

Running parallel to the waterfront, Back Street, or Vimmelskaft Gade, is a bustling shopping area.

Attraction type: Street
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WIT Shoal, St. Thomas
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas

This 400-foot long freighter sunk off the southern coast of St. Thomas, encrusted as it is with marine growth, makes for great diving.

Attraction type: Ship; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 114 attractions in St. Thomas
Attraction type: Government building
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