Top Attractions in St. Thomas

St. Thomas Essentials

St. Thomas combines Caribbean natural landscapes with Danish colonial history and modern maritime culture. Magens Bay offers a sheltered mile-long beach, while Drake’s Seat provides panoramic views of the British Virgin Islands. In Charlotte Amalie, the 18th-century 99 Steps and the 1679 Blackbeard’s Castle highlight the island's architectural past alongside the historic Hebrew Congregation synagogue. Marine life is accessible at Coral World Ocean Park, and the island’s duty-free shopping hubs at Havensight Mall and Vendor’s Plaza complement the boating activity centered in Red Hook Harbor.

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Magens Bay

The most popular beach on St. Thomas. You can swim, snorkle and play with children here.

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Coral World Ocean Park

Coral World is a marine park and tourist attraction located next to Coki Beach on the East End of St. Thomas, U.S.

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Saint Thomas Synagogue

St. Thomas Synagogue, officially Congregation Beracha Veshalom Vegmiluth Hasadim or The Hebrew Congregation of St.

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Drake’s Seat

A legend says that Sir Francis Drake, a famous sailor, kept watching his ships from this place. Enjoy the magnificent view!

Blackbeard's Castle

A mysterious castle where the Caribbean pirates used to go. Its name comes from Blackbeard the Pirate.

99 Steps

This stair was built by Danish colonialists in mid 18th century to ease getting to a hill. Actually there are 103 steps.

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Sapphire Beach

A beach with powdery sand and good services and facilities. There are trees around it which offer refuge from the Caribbean sun.

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Havensight Mall

You can make great deals in this shopping centre. There are duty free prices and many shops with popular goods.

Estate Saint Peter Botanical Garden

Located 1,000 feet above sea level, this site features over 200 species of tropical plants, including orchids and bromeliads. It includes a nature trail through a rainforest setting and an observation deck with views of more than 20 surrounding islands.