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
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands
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. Bajo El Sol Gallery, Art Bar & Rum Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Located at Mongoose Junction, Bajo El Sol Gallery & Art Bar is a hybrid art gallery, bookstore, café, rum and cocktail bar. As a gallery and events space, Bajo El Sol is dedicated to offering the best in Virgin Islands fine art and cultural expression. At the Art Bar you'll also find Puerto Rican espresso coffee, chocolates, wine, craft cocktails, lite savory bites and locally made pastries. You’ll also find the largest selection of aged rums in Cruz Bay, which can be sampled in curated tasting flights. Curator Priscilla Hintz Rivera and writer David Knight Jr. took the helm of the established gallery in 2016. Hintz Rivera and Knight both grew up in the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region, and they love engaging visitors about Caribbean history and the dynamics of the current society on St. John. Visit us during one of our many events for an immersive experience; we frequently host artist talks, poetry readings, film screenings and much more.
Reviewed By nikkisW6430RI - St. John, Caribbean
Had David to help us, let him choose our flights based on our specific tastes and he nailed it. Service was fantastic, rum was better....got my Grandma a beautiful piece of jewelry by a local artist.
2. Skyline Drive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Affords a breathtaking view of the Charlotte Amalie coast.
Reviewed By Zephani_D - New York City, United States
Skyline drive was one of the highlights of our city tour. The views while driving up are amazing and the same for when you arrive at the lookout. It was part of a St Thomas driving tour that we did on our last day. We went in an open (safari style) taxi with Skeno Jean- Baptiste (+13406900148) who was the best taxi and tour driver we could have asked for. A lot of the Taxi drivers we came across were very impatient and in some cases rude so he was a breath of fresh air, always pleasant and went above and beyond for us every time we were able to use his service. Including taking us to Magen’s bay beach (which wasn’t part of our tour route and waiting for us while we took a walk on the beach) If you’re doing Skyline drive, you’ll wanna include drake’s seat and mountain top which are nearby. I highly recommend an open air vehicle for this so the views during the drive aren’t diminished.
3. Annaberg Sugar Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 419 reviews
The most accessible and best preserved of its type, this once-working sugar plantation (circa 1870) was the site of boiling molasses and hardworking slaves harvesting sugarcane, and which now offers visitors regular tours and living-history demonstrations.
Reviewed By JessBOrganized - Salt Lake City, United States
Good signs explain what the buildings used to be and it’s fun to wander around. Nice easy walk. Leave car in the parking lot and snorkel at Annaberg Beach; best coral and fish snorkeling.
4. Peace Hill Windmill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Peace Hill Community Meditation gatherings every Sunday at Sunset 5:45-7 are open to the public, always free, always positive. Coordinated by Unity of St. John Virgin Islands and are focused on meditation, contemplation, silent prayer for peace. (Inner peace, peace in our relationships and peace on earth)Event parking is not available at peace Hill so free shuttles are available from Cruz Bay Ferry dock at 5:30 pm and from the Hawksnest Parking lot at 5:40 pm.
Reviewed By 623jewelj
Our daughter got engaged at the top of Peace Hill overlooking the bay and the view was spectacular. It’s an easy hike to the top of the hill.
5. St. Thomas Synagogue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
Reviewed By gec345 - Houston, United States
What a lovely experience this was. Docent Agi Rampino shared so much of the history of this place. It felt like a giant step into another era, and yet this is still a working congregation. The sand floor was unique and the Torah from the Holocaust still with the numbers the Nazis wrote on it to catalog artifacts from a deceased race sent shivers down my spine. Agi Rampino spent a lot of time sharing her stories. We visited a lot of places on our cruise, but seeing this was the most meaningful.
6. 99 Steps
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 637 reviews
Step streets used by the residents of Charlotte Amalie, these historical 99 steps (the actual count is 103) were built from the ballast bricks of the tall ships coming from the old world, which would then return to Europe loaded with products from the islands.
Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States
I would not call it a must but if you like walking and sightseeing this area of St Thomas has quite a few points of interest along the way; starting from Fort Christian, you can then go up using 99 Steps to arrive at to at Hotel 1829 and Blackbeard's Castle (unfortunately closed during our June 2020 post COVID trip) where you will also bump into Three Queens Statue. (the yellow steps in front of the Hotel 1829 aren't the 99 steps - so don't get disappointed at first, like we did hehe) It's a very safe area with many governmental buildings, some buildings are renovated in the area to still preserve that colonial vibe - probably the best well preserved "old Caribbean town" I have seen in our many trips to this amazing part of the world. TIP: there is a paid parking right by the Fort, in front of the police department where you can start the walk up or continue along to shore to check other stuff as well
7. Waterfront Highway
8. Rust Op Twist Sugar Mill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 232larap
I am already booking a trip back to Rust Op Twist this spring. The property is filled with history, the sound of the surf, the magical water, brain coral littering the beach... the sugar mill and ruins have the same paths walked by those who worked there hundreds of years earlier. The cottage is a perfect island home, quiet, bright, and a great place to escape to. We did yoga up at the sugar mill every morning - jt was incredible. The hosts are an amazing family who are eager to share the beautiful history of the property with you. I highly recommend this property.
9. Main Street
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 850 reviews
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.
Reviewed By aliciamE3403FL - Christiansted, Caribbean
There are lots of shops along Main St. - jewelry, souvenirs, local art work, an open air market, restaurants, a park and post office. It’s a fun experience, the architecture is old-world, with a lot of stone, wood and arched, stable-like doors. I didn’t buy anything but enjoyed the atmosphere, view and meeting the shop owners and staff.
