U.S. Virgin Islands Route: 10 Places from St. Croix to St.

Explore the U.S. Virgin Islands across three main islands: St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. This 212.5 km route connects key destinations including the Cruzan Rum Distillery, Estate Whim Museum, Frederiksted, Christiansted, Charlotte Amalie, Cruz Bay, and Cinnamon Bay, offering insights into the islands' colonial history and natural attractions.

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Places
Start
U.S. Virgin Islands
End
Fort Frederik
Stops
10
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travmap
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Stops on this route

  1. U.S. Virgin Islands
  2. Cruzan Rum Distillery — Historic rum distillery bottling the spirit of St. Croix for over 200 years using traditional fermentation methods.
  3. Estate Whim Museum — Former sugar plantation mansion with colonial residence and slave quarters documenting the island's colonial and liberation history.
  4. Frederiksted — Main port town on the leeward side of St. Croix with Fort Frederik, built by the Dutch in the 1750s.
  5. Christiansted — Former capital of the Danish West Indies on eastern St. Croix, featuring postcard-worthy Danish colonial architecture and style.
  6. Charlotte Amalie — Capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, a bustling historic port town frequently visited by cruise ships and luxury liners.
  7. Cruz Bay — Largest town on St. John offering traditional Caribbean cuisine and gateway to plantation ruins and beaches.
  8. Cinnamon Bay — Coastal bay featuring additional plantation ruins partially reclaimed by nature and sheltered sandy beaches.
  9. St. Croix — Largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, named Santa Cruz by Columbus in 1493, with colonial history and rum distillery heritage.
  10. Fort Frederik — 17th-century Danish fort where enslaved people were freed in 1848 to quell a violent uprising.

Useful for your trip

Transport
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a 3-hour flight from Miami.
Tip
No passport required for U.S. citizens; main currency is the U.S. dollar.
Food
Visit Cruz Bay on St. John to try traditional Caribbean fare.
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Tour the Cruzan Rum Distillery on St. Croix to learn about rum production spanning over 200 years.
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Visit Estate Whim Museum on St. Croix, a former sugar plantation with colonial residence and slave quarters.
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Climb Blackbeard's Castle on St. Thomas for commanding views; it's a pirate watchtower built by the Danes in the 17th century.
Tip
Take the St. Thomas Skyride up the mountain for commanding views of Charlotte Amalie port.
Transport
St. Thomas is a 20-minute flight north of St. Croix.
Transport
Take a short ferry ride from St. Thomas to reach St. John and arrive at Cruz Bay.
Where to stay
Frydendal on St. Thomas offers beachside resorts and restaurants, popular for honeymooners and romantics.
Tip
Explore plantation ruins at Annaberg Plantation and Cinnamon Bay on St. John, including old slave quarters and windmills.
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Visit Christiansted on St. Croix to see Danish colonial architecture and style.

Video on this route

U.S. Virgin Islands Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

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