Cyril E. King Airport 25 min
99 Steps (13 min) Long brick staircase leading up a hill to a 17th-century watchtower known as Blackbeard's Castle. Yacht Haven Grande (16 min) Fort Christian (13 min) Historic fortification originally dating to the 1600s & built by Denmark & Norway. Coral World Ocean Park (18 min) Marine park with 5 acres of activities such as a touch pool, undersea observatory tower & aquariums. Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas (12 min) Second-oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, offering guided tours Oct–Jul. Cinnamon Bay (1 hr 12) Bay with a white sand beach, a small cay for snorkeling & open-air ruins of an 1800s plantation. Blackbeard's Castle (11 min) Built in 1679, this hilltop watchtower features a 14-ft. Blackbeard sculpture & walking tours. Salt Island (17 min) White-sand beach with aqua water for snorkeling, plus chair/umbrella rentals & refreshment stands. Skyride to Paradise Point (21 min) Gondola rides 700 ft. up to an observation area with scenic views of the bay & a restaurant/bar. Magens Bay Beach (7 min) Large, white-sand beach for swimming & water sports, with nearby concessions & equipment rentals. Virgin Islands National Park (1 hr) Protected area with forest, beaches, mangroves & coral reefs, sustaining rich bird & marine life. Drake's Seat (8 min) Parking is available at this popular lookout point with panoramic views of Magens Bay & the islands. Coki Point Beach (16 min) Small, picturesque beach with calm, clear water & a rocky reef area popular for snorkeling. Hassel Island (19 min) 135-acre island housing the ruins of 19th-century British fortifications & interpretive trails. |