Top Things to do in St. Croix
Top 10 Historic Sites in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Isn’t it romantic? The Caribbean island of St. Croix is practically the backdrop of a Hollywood love story. White sand beaches and lush rainforests set the scene for tropical bliss. Take in the historic small town charm of Christiansted and Frederiksted, sip your way through a spirited tour of the Cruzan Rum Distillery or explore the ruins of a sugar plantation. And the diving…oh, the diving. Think shipwrecks, think vibrant ocean life, think endless underwater possibilities.
Restaurants in St. Croix
1. St. George Village Botanical Garden
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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.
2. Little La Grange Farm & Lawaetz Museum
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
A new certified organic farm (est. 2015) at a National Historic Site. This 18th-century sugar and cattle plantation has been turned into a landmark. It features a historical museum of the Lawaetz Family and other prior estate tenants, dating to pre-colonial native caribbean people.
3. Fort Christiansvaern
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4.5 based on 820 reviews
An imposing yellow Danish fort built to defend the Christiansted harbor.
Reviewed By StefanieH443 - Lincoln, United States
We found the history of this fort to be so interesting, and although some exhibits were closed due to Covid and renovations, the park ranger told us all about the fort and gave us a binder to do a self-guided tour. The fort is beautifully maintained and includes a dungeon. The history of the fort and the island itself is very sad, but this is a great place to learn about it. Right now, there is no admission fee, but that will obviously change in the future. Parking is free in the small lot next door.
4. Hams Bluff Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Cajuntrippers - St. Croix, Caribbean
Getting to the parking lot is the roughest part of the trip. The road is very rough; higher clearance vehicles are recommended. We traveled in our jeep... The trail was easy to find; a blue painted pallet points the way. Its all uphill to the lighthouse After about 20 minutes at a slow pace, you'll arrive at the top of the hill to enjoy the views. Don't forget to bring your camera; you'll want to share the views with friends and family!
5. Estate Mount Washington Plantation
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By D5kd
The road in is quite long and in poor shape dirt road with lots of potholes. But if you are comfortable with that it is worth the drive in. An off the beaten path destination no cost of admission and really worth seeing.
6. Old Danish Customs House
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4.0 based on 68 reviews
The graceful two-story Old Customs House, with its gracefully proportioned 16-step staircase, now serves as the headquarters for the National Park Service.
7. Old Danish School
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Located in the middle of Prince Street, this historic building was designed by the well-known Danish architect Hingleberg in the 1830s. Today it's the police station.
8. Scale House
9. Rust Op Twist Sugar Mill
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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.
