Charlotte Amalie
Type: Duty Free, Shopping Districts
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Main Street and the waterfront of downtown Charlotte Amalie offer an impressive array of shops catering to cruise ship passengers and resort guests. Everything from the Tommy Hilfiger outlet to liquor... Read More
Main Street and the waterfront of downtown Charlotte Amalie offer an impressive array of shops catering to cruise ship passengers and resort guests. Everything from the Tommy Hilfiger outlet to liquor emporiums to chocolate shops line its main avenues and hidden 17th century alleyways, with the majority of stores specializing in jewelry, watches and loose gems. On the side streets and fringes of downtown you'll find popular cafes such as Gladys' Café and Amalia Cafe, plus the Native Arts and Crafts Cooperative and Vendor's Plaza. Sometimes the crass commercialism of downtown Charlotte Amalie can crowd out the charm, but if you duck into a quiet cobbled alleyways, you can still get a sense of the quaint colonial town that once was.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Chelle Koster Walton
Naples Local Expert
- Shopping near Cruise Port - St. Thomas: "On hot days, chill at the deep freeze attraction known as Magic Ice."
- St. Thomas' Best Shopping: "For authentic local food, hit Gladys' Cafe when hunger pains strike."
- Best for Shopping near Cruise Port - St. Thomas Because: The commerce, history and colonial architecture of downtown add dimension to a day of shopping.
- Best for St. Thomas' Best Shopping Because: Main Street Charlotte Amalie is ground zero for gems, jewels and art.