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Address: ½ mile from Point Udall, most eastern end of island
This massive antenna works with nine others around the United States to comprise a large, single radio telescope. The dish is 82 feet in diameter and weighs 260 tons. Installed by the National Science Foundation, the dish will scan the universe and share data with the other nine telescopes via the Internet. Guards act as unofficial tour guides.
Category: Attractions - St. Croix Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 82, Buccaneer Hotel, Christiansted
This 18-hole course is only two miles from Christiansted, and players need not be guests at the Buccaneer Hotel to play. The rolling course offers sweeping ocean views, and several holes are right at water's edge. Depending on your schedule, you can opt to play nine holes or the entire 18. Club rentals ($12-20) and cart rentals ($10-15) are...
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Address: 72 Estate River, Kingshill 00851
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. is said to have called this course "the loveliest I ever designed." Greens are nestled next to the rainforest, and tropical wildlife sightings are plentiful. The 6,843-yard course is considered one of the Caribbean's best and most challenging. A pro shop, driving range, and excellent restaurant are located on site. A cart...
Category: Attractions - St. Croix Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 82, northeastern coast
This public park is especially popular with locals and can be quite boisterous on weekends. Changing rooms, bathrooms, and picnic facilities are available to visitors. If you don't feel like bringing your own lunch, a local restaurant and bar cater to beach-goers.
Category: Attractions - St. Croix Attractions & Activities
Address: W Airport Rd, Frederiksted
Know the difference between white rum and golden rum? You will after a tour of this distillery. Rum is big business for the Virgin Islands, and 90% of rum bottled at this plant is shipped to the United States and sold under different names. In addition to white and golden rums, you'll find ones flavored with coconut, banana, spice, and citrus....
Estate St. George Botanical Garden
Category: Attractions - St. Croix Attractions & Activities
Address: 127 Estate St, east of Frederiksted
An 18th century sugar plantation now hosts this lush, 17-acre botanical garden. St. Croix's whole ecosystem is represented in the plantings, from desert-like cactuses to rain forest vegetation. Tamarind and mahogany trees provide shade while you follow the self-guided tour. The gift shop is a great place to buy flora-themed gifts for souvenirs or...
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Address: Rte 76, or Mahogany Rd, Frederiksted
St. Croix's "rain forest" is actually a densely wooded, 15-acre plot. Although the land is privately owned, hiking and picnicking are allowed. Towering mahogany trees, turpentine trees, and samaan – or "rain trees" – provide a forest canopy, and mangoes, ferns, and breadfruit trees grow in the shade of larger specimens. Bird-watchers also...
Category: Attractions - St. Croix Attractions & Activities
Address: 5000 Teague Bay, eastern end of island 00820
This nine-hole course offers special rates if you want to play twice and rack up 18 holes. The entire course is 3100 yards, and the longest hole measures in at 579 yards for the par five hole. This course ranks as the easternmost in the United States. A driving range and pro shop are available, as are great views of Buck Island in the distance.
Salt River and Columbus Landing
Category: Attractions - St. Croix Attractions & Activities
Address: North Shore
During his second voyage in 1493, Christopher Columbus landed at the Salt River with 17 ships and 1500 men. It's now the only site under US jurisdiction where Columbus landed during this voyage. Today, the area is a National Park protecting the unique St. Croix ecosystem that encompasses Sugar, Triton, and Salt River Bays. The St. Croix...
