ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS ST. CROIX
Time-Honored TREASURES
EXPLORE ST. CROIX AS IT WAS WHILE ALSO SAVORING HOW IT IS. While a number of landmarks offer you a deep dive into St. Croix’s colorful past, you can also savor the island’s captivating present by touring iconic areas.
LABYRINTH AT ESTATE MOUNT WASHINGTON:
WHIM PLANTATION MUSEUM:
Open to the public, it features a medieval
Featuring a fully restored great house, slave quarters and sugar mill, this authentic Danish plantation offers insights into life on the estate grounds during the 1700s. Visitors can even trace their ancestries at the on-site research library and archive.
Chartres-style, seven-circuit labyrinth that
Discover restored sugar plantation ruins that were found on this private property.
was designed and built by Nancy Ayer, the estate’s owner.
ST. GEORGE BOTANICAL GARDENS: This 16-acre estate is dedicated to the
FORT CHRISTIANSVAERN AND FORT FREDERIK: Learn about the two most iconic and impressive historical structures on St. Croix that were constructed in the mid-1700s and mid-1800s to protect Christiansted and Frederiksted from pirates and privateers.
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MUST-TRY TOURS After exploring the past, get caught up on the present by experiencing the island’s present-day charms with a variety of enjoyable tours.
ISLAND JEEP TOUR: Get a different perspective on St. Croix by literally going off the beaten path. This jeep tour will take you to notable spots that are otherwise hard to reach, such as the hilltops of Blue Mountain and the tide pools.
WALKING FOOD TOUR: If your trip tastes trend a bit more towards indulgent and relaxed pursuits, try a guided food tasting and cultural walking tour in Downtown Christiansted. You can enjoy sampling authentic local cuisine and taste firsthand why St. Croix is considered a premier culinary destination in the Caribbean.
conservation and preservation of the
CRUZAN RUM DISTILLERY TOUR:
botanical, historical and cultural collections
A trip to St. Croix is not complete without a taste of the island’s favorite spirit: rum! Tour the “don’t hurry” facility at the Cruzan Rum Distillery and see how its use of pure, natural ingredients and processes has solidified Cruzan Rum as a world-renowned spirit.
on its grounds. Boasting over 1,500 plant varieties, St. George showcases the cultural and historical value of the island’s plants as sources of food, medicine and decoration.