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Attractions & Tours Attractions & Tours
DISCOVER LOCAL LIFE ON ONE OF OUR TOURS!
Frederiksted Walking Tours – 340-277-4834
Discover town history! Wednesdays, 9-11am. www.chantvi.org
Alexander Hamilton Walking Tours –340-277-4834 Walk in his footsteps! Downtown Christiansted. Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am www.chantvi.org
Carambola Zip Line—340-244-1464
Immerse with nature & zip through the lush rain-forest and across the Carambola Valley! Jaw-dropping views! 2 tours a day; call for an appointment or book online! www.carambolazipline.com
Christiansted Self-Tour
Nine attractions! See Pg 57.
Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours, 340-690-RIDE Ride with us—down the beach, through the Rain Forest, and into the sea! Non-profit rescues horses on island, gives them a second chance, and educates on their proper care. www.cruzancowgirls.com
East End Marine Park, 340-718-3367
Wraps 17 miles around the East End, from Green
Cay on the North to Great Pond on the South and protects 60 acres of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, salt ponds, and mangroves. Tours, events, Interactive Visitors Center, 9:30am-4pm Thurs, Fri, & first Sat of the month. www.friendsstxeemp.org
Frederiksted Self-Tour 15 attractions, Pg 58.
Ridge to Reef Farm – 340-473-1557
Grab a watercolor map for a Selfie Tour of this Certified Organic farm, Mon-Wed & FriSat, 10am-4pm. Group and students rates. Volunteer programs, farm stays, and Bush Skills. www.ridge2reef.org
St. George Village Botanical Garden –340-692-2874 Established in 1972. 16 acres, 1500 native & exotic species. Restored buildings & ruins of a 19th century Danish sugar cane plantation. Open daily, 9am-3pm; self-guided tours, Mon-Sat, 9am-1pm. Nursery open 1st Sat for plant sales, 9am-Noon, Store, 10am-2pm daily. www.thegardenstcroix.org
Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours –340-773-6700, Evenings, 340-773-9561
Cool and comfortable, open-air Safari bus to major attractions. Narrated. Mon–Fri, 10am –3:45pm, departs Christiansted Taxi Stand, King Street, opposite Government House.
The Nature Conservancy – 340-718-5575
Tour the Coral Innovation Hub, one of 3 in the Caribbean, Tues, 2pm. Estate Little Princess.
Whim Museum – 340-772-0598
Guided Museum tours available, Wed & Sat, 10:15 & 11:15am. Centerline Rosd, Frederiksted
Distilleries
Artisan Craft Distillery – 340-725-6701
Corn whiskey fermented, distilled, and bottled on St. Croix. Free tours and tastings. Open Mon-Fri, 3-6pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Hospital Street, just East of Christiansted.
Captain Morgan Distillery & Experience Center – 340-713-5654 Call for a Rum Tour & Tasting! Gift Shop open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm www.captainmorganvisitorcenter.com
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Cruzan Rum Distillery – 340-692-2280
They are busy making more rum while the Visitors Pavilion and Logo Store are temporarily closed and the factory Tours are on hold.
Leatherback Brewing Company VI — 340-772-BEER
Authentic VI Craft Beer, Brewery & Tasting Room. Brews & cans 4 styles a year with Lim ited Releases. Casual food, Island Life store, self-tours, indoor & outdoor bar. Roebuck Industrial Park, just West of the airport. Open 7 days, 11:30am- 8pm. www.leatherbackbrewing.com
Sion Farm Distillery & Restaurant, MUTINY Island Vodka - 340-690-9322
Caribbean’s first & finest Island Vodka handcrafted from breadfruit. Distilled & bottled on St. Croix. Craft cocktails, flight tastings, micro-batch releases, chef-created menu, free tours, AC. Open 11:30am-7:30pm, Happy Hour 4-5:55pm, Mon-Fri. Saturday Brunch, 10am-2pm. Iconic Island Dairies building, Sion Farm. www.sionfarmdistillery.com, facebook