St. Thomas Island Attractions & Things To Do
Discover the many sunny attractions and fun things to do on St. Thomas, US Virgin Island. Our island paradise is home to pristine beaches, turquoise waters and breathtaking natural wonder. Do some underwater exploring by going scuba diving and snorkeling. Hit the open waves kayaking. Get an up-close look at plantation-era grandeur at St Peter Great House and Botanical Gardens. Experience the pirate legend come to life at Blackbeard's Castle, if you dare! The Mafolie Hotel & Restaurant is the perfect place to see and do it all.
Things To Do in St. Thomas, US Virgin Island
Downtown Charlotte Amalie Shopping.
St. Thomas shopping is almost as famous as its beaches. Great deals are to be found in the
duty-free stores, boutiques and unique shops housed in picturesque historic buildings that line Charlotte Amalie's sunny streets. Specialties the St. Thomas shopping district is well known for include: perfumes, diamonds, jewelry, crystal, alcohol, china, watches, cameras, clothing and art. To learn more about shopping in downtown Charlotte Amalie, visit vinow.com/stthomas/shopping.
St. Thomas Skyride.
St. Thomas Skyride rises 700 feet. above Charlotte Amalie and has been voted one of the Caribbean's best attractions for its spectacular views. The St. Thomas Skyride departs every seven minutes and continues to Paradise Point offering views of St. Thomas Harbor all along the way. To learn more about taking the St. Thomas Skyride, visit paradisepointtramway.com.
Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas.
Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas is one of the world's most scenic marinas and has been voted best shopping spot by the Virgin Island Daily News Readers Poll in 2008 and 2009. Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas is home to many mega yachts of 450 feet and offers splendid marina facilities, including 80,000 sq. ft. of dining, entertainment and retail space. To learn more information about Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, visit yachthavengrande.com.
Blackbeard's Castle.
Blackbeard's Castle is a National Historic landmark site in St. Thomas and is located in the harbor of Charlotte Amalie. Originally built in 1679 as a strategic lookout by Danish explorers, later in the 1700s the pirate Blackbeard, or Edward Teach as he was known, took the tower as his own lookout point. To learn more about Blackbeard's Castle in St. Thomas and tours, visit blackbeardscastle.com.
St. Peter Great House and Botanical Gardens.
St. Peter Great House and Botanical Gardens offers more than 20,000 square feet of events space in a classic 1800s West Indian style plantation estate set amid tropical orchid gardens, fish ponds, streaming waterfalls and nature trails spread over 11 splendid acres. From the observation deck, more than 1,000 feet above Magens Bay and Hull Bay, view the surrounding islands of Tortola, Tobago, plus more than a dozen others in the Virgin Islands. For more information on St. Peter Great House and Botanical Gardens, visit greathouse-mountaintop.com.
Mahogany Run Golf Course.
Mahogany Run Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course in the St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands that is renowned as one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. Famed for its "Devil's Triangle" (the 13th, 14th and 15th holes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean), the par-70 Mahogany Run Golf Course in St. Thomas stretches for 6,022-yards. For more information about golf at Mahogany Run and making tee times, visit mahoganyrungolf.com.
Virgin Islands Ecotours.
Virgin Islands Ecotours offer the opportunity to see St. Thomas's natural glories up close. Go kayaking, snorkeling, hiking in some of the most beautiful natural places in the Virgin Islands like Caneel Bay, Virgin Islands National Park, Mangrove Lagoon and Hassel Island. Award-winning Virgin Islands Ecotours offer a wide range of tours for individuals and groups. Advance reservations are highly recommended during high season in mid-summer and mid-winter. To learn more about Virgin Islands Ecotours, visit viecotours.com.
Tillett Gardens.
Tillett Gardens offers an art-filled experience in the sun of the Caribbean Islands. Tillett Gardens features the works of both internationally known and local craftsmen who make jewelry, raku pottery, prints and maps, as well as water colors, oils and acrylics. Stay for a show in the 300-seat outdoor theater, which stages classical performances in season and theater productions throughout the year. To learn more about art and performances at Tillett Gardens, visit tillettgardens.com.
Double Header Sportfishing.
The Best Fishing on St. Thomas & St. John Double Header Sportfishing offers more than 25 years experience and a well-equipped 40 foot boat for your St. Thomas fishing trip. Experience some of the top fishing around the islands of St. Thomas and St John on a choice of half-day, 3/4 day and full-day charter fishing trips. To learn more about St. Thomas fishing charter trips, visit doubleheadersportfishing.net.
Homer's Scuba And Snorkel Tours.
Homer's Scuba and Snorkel Tours on the northern shore of St. Thomas in Hull Bay Beach specializes in limited-size snorkeling trips, scuba diving classes and excursions that offer personal supervision and care. Take a snorkel tour of St. Thomas Island or a night snorkel trip. Homer's PADI Discover Scuba classes are limited to 8 students and take no 4 divers on trips. To learn more about their certified scuba instructors and tour selection, visit homerscubashoreadventures.net.
