Top Things to do in U.S. Virgin Islands
Top Hotels in U.S. Virgin Islands
- 1. The Fred
- 2. The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- 3. Bluebeards Resort
- 4. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
- 5. The Fred
- 6. Olga's Fancy
- 7. Carambola Beach Resort St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
- 8. Emerald Beach Resort
- 9. Carambola Beach Resort St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
- 10. Mafolie Hotel
5 Gardens in U.S. Virgin Islands That You Shouldn't Miss
Made up of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, the laidback USVI offer sophisticated dining, turquoise waters and quaint towns. On St. Croix, Christiansted's colorful Danish Colonial buildings provide a lovely backdrop for dining or sailing. Underwater coral gardens are heaven for divers. On St. Thomas, shopping mecca Charlotte Amalie has hopping nightlife. Tranquil St. John offers quiet trails, secluded coves and lively Cruz Bay's shops and bars. Ferries and local air services link the islands.
Restaurants in U.S. Virgin Islands
1. Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 174 reviews
We are open on Thursday, Friday, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00-4:00. We look forward to sharing Phantasea with our visitors and locals. The garden is full of beautiful blooming orchids, bromeliads, lilies, palms, and more. . Come and relax in the calming serenity of nature as lizards scurry about and butterflies and birds fly throughout the garden. Stop and rest in our Balinese gazebo or at our other seating areas. Visit our resident wildlife - parrots, tortoises, peacocks and chickens - and learn about the garden plants and inhabitants with our interpretive signs. Approx. 45 minutes - one hour average time to visit. Great for children and families. Cold water, tropical juices and snacks for sale. Blooming orchids and tillaandsias (air plants) also for sale. Cash and credit cards accepted. Easy to find, just follow the signs posted along the roadways , or use Google maps.(DO NOT use GPS!)
Reviewed By O1172QQamyt
This is a beautiful tropical garden with views overlooking the water. Make sure to use Google maps to find it! The current hours are weekends only (which we didn't know until we called on a Monday), but the owner was close by and actually let us come in for a private experience! The owner was so friendly and accommodating, sharing her love for gardening and knowledge of plants. You'll also get to spot some local birds, banaquits and hummingbirds. Such a beautiful place, I would definitely recommend visiting on your next trip to St. Thomas!
2. Plantation Crown and Hawk Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
St. Thomas newest island attraction, fun for the whole family! Explore this lush tropical garden in the rain forest set on 5 1/2 acre sugar plantation estate c. 1780's. Featuring the VI's first ever plant maze! Amazing sky deck views, waterfall, orchid garden, gift shop, beverage/ snack bar, sugar mill, peacocks/ wildlife and thousands of tropical plants and trails all waiting to be explored! Call for hours during the week.
Reviewed By MindyW216
The grounds are beautiful with breathtaking views all the way to the ocean and the sea. We really enjoyed the many tropical flowers and the birds as well as the many photo opportunities.
3. St. George Village Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 445 reviews
You can stroll amid the ruins of this 17-acre estate, a former 19th-century sugarcane plantation village, which contains varied ecosystems from semi-arid cactus to lush green rain forest.
Reviewed By Queenbee148
We stopped here for a couple of hours of history and botany. Amidst the ruins of an old sugar plantation, grows a garden full of plants brought to St. Croix by the various waves of settlers on the island. The ruins and the excellent map and guide tell the story of the plantation, the enslaved workers and the others who lived here. Most plants are identified with their common and Latin names.
4. Cruzan Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Cruzan Gardens , where quality of life begins in the garden... Cruzan Gardens is the Island's oldest & largest nursery. Located on 14-acres in America's Paradise, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands and have been serving our community since 1963. We offer a full service nursery and garden center featuring fertilizers and pesticides, soil mixes, pots, planters, fountains, matting & irrigation supplies. Cruzan Gardens specializes in Organic insecticides, fertilizers and soils, organic, non - GMO heirloom seeds, and hydroponic equipment. We use it so we stock supplies for farmer to growers, nursery to landscape, we even have Gift Certificates. Our production facilities feature thousands of native and ornamental container stock, propagated and grown out on site, as well as a 10-acre parcel with field grown trees and palms. Including a wide variety of Fruit trees, Palms, Natives - Salt tolerant, Deer resistant, Water garden or just exotic plants. Our knowledgeable sales staff is here to answer all your questions, big and small insuring you success.
Reviewed By G1561PGsusana - Christiansted, Caribbean
This was a beautiful place to visit! It was clean and you can do your own self-tours which made it fun and very enjoyable. You could take your time and really see everything. Walking through the garden was safe for all the visitors.
5. St. Peter Greathouse Estate & Gardens
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 77 reviews
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.
