Attractions & Tours Attractions & Tours

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Tours

St. Croix’s National Parks —340-773-1460

1. Buck Island Reef National Monument Proclaimed a National Monument by President Kennedy in 1961. Spectacular beach, hiking/snorkeling trails. 7 miles from Christiansted. Accessible by NPS Authorized Concessioners; find them in Watersports, Pg 40-42. www.nps.gov/buis

2. Christiansted National Historic Site Established in 1952, includes Ft. Christiansvaern, Old Customs House, Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse & Slave Market, and Old Scale House. The Steeple Building is closed for renovations. Fort open 8:30am4:30pm, Mon-Fri, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. See Officers’ Day Room, Arsenal, Dungeon, and Cannons for harbor & land defense. Site parking; public restrooms on Church Street.

3. Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve Founded in 1992 in cooperation with the VI Government, the Park documents the human and natural Caribbean world of early indigenous settlements here 4000 years ago through the 1500s. Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493. Nature preserve. Closed for major renovations after d ouble hurricanes in 2017 & the pandemic. New Visitor’s Center planned.

Aerial—Scenic, Island Hopping

Cape Air, 100 flights a day. 800-CAPE-AIR. See ad this page for destinations.

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 www.carambolazipline.com

I mmerse with nature & zip through the lush rain-forest and across the Carambola Valley! Jaw-dropping views! 2 tours a day; call for an appointment.

Christiansted Self-Tour

Nine attractions! See Pg 57.

Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours, 340-690-RIDE

Be adventurous and ride with us—down the beach, through the Rain Forest, and into the sea! Featured on Travel Channel’s series, “Real.” A nonprofit that rescues horses on island, gives them a second chance, and educates on their proper care. www.cruzancowgirls.com

Mon-Fri, 10am – 3:45pm Departs Christiansted Taxi Stand, King Street, opposite Gov’t House NARRATED TOUR

Botanical Gardens

Lunch in Frederiksted

Beer-Drinking Pigs

North Shore Scenic Drive Columbus Landing