| u plan your trip to St. Thomas, you will probably find | | | | another tourist favorite, Bluebeard’s Castle. |
| that one of the favorite activities for St. Thomas | | | | Though local legend states that the structure was built |
| vacations is duty-free shopping in Charlotte Amalie. | | | | by the famous pirate to commemorate his love of |
| While shopping and walking the streets of this colonial | | | | Mercedita, the stone tower was actually constructed |
| capital might be a great start to a St. Thomas | | | | by Danish colonists in 1689 as a watchtower for |
| vacation, St. Thomas tourism certainly has more to | | | | nearby Fort Christian. Connected to this site is the |
| offer than simple shopping and dining. From the historic | | | | complex know as Frederiksberg, a residence erected |
| colonial sites scattered throughout the island to the | | | | after the colonial government sold the land in 1818. |
| natural beauty of the Caribbean, St. Thomas has | | | | Today, the buildings serve as one of the most unique |
| something to offer any type of tourist. You and your | | | | architectural sites in the Caribbean. |
| family can embark on exotic underwater adventures, | | | | The highest point in St. Thomas, the 1,542 foot peak of |
| or ride a cable car to the top of a Caribbean peak. | | | | St. Peter Mountain, was once used by the U.S. |
| The possibilities are endless in St. Thomas. | | | | government as a communications station. Today, this |
| A favorite of families, the Coral World Ocean Park | | | | scenic overlook features shops and restaurants that |
| features over five acres of aquariums, pools, hiking | | | | look down upon Drake’s passage – the |
| trails and observatories. Feeding shows and snorkeling | | | | legendary site believed to have been a lookout for Sir |
| expeditions allow children to interact with some of the | | | | Francis Drake spying on the Spanish Armada – |
| Caribbean’s most interesting sea creatures. For | | | | and the surrounding Virgin Islands. Another great |
| the daring tourist, the site even offers parasailing and a | | | | location for that perfect Caribbean view is The St. |
| swim-with-sharks program. Also for lovers of marine | | | | Thomas Skyride to Paradise Point. The aerial cable |
| life, the high-tech submarine tour – Atlantis XV | | | | car at the site takes you up 700 feet in less than 7 |
| – allows tourists to coast through coral reefs | | | | minutes with stunning scenery along the way. At the |
| and observe numerous types of fish, turtles and other | | | | top you will find a number of fun shops and |
| Caribbean creatures. Your tour guide will point out | | | | restaurants, all of which feature amazing views of |
| interesting and rare species along the way. | | | | Charlotte Amalie harbor. |
| Just east of the capital city of Charlotte Amalie is | | | | |