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Find the Best Things to Do in St. Thomas

Karen Elowitt

By Karen Elowitt

About St. Thomas

St. Thomas Photo courtesy of Karen Elowitt

St. Thomas, the busiest and most densely populated of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands, is a vibrant – if sometimes rough-edged – American paradise. The scrumptious food, diverse shopping, lively nightlife and abundant attractions bring visitors from all over the U.S. and the world.

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See & Do

St. Thomas packs a surprising number of attractions into only 50 square miles. Drink in the view while ziplining through the treetops at Tree Limin'; go deep-sea fishing in a self-drive powerboat with Nauti Nymph; explore the landmarks of historic downtown Charlotte Amalie; soak up the sun at one of the legendary beaches; or spend a day learning about sea creatures at Coral World Ocean Park.

Attractions near Cruise Port - St. Thomas

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

Magic Ice Gallery

Magic Ice Gallery

Blackbeard's Castle / Skytsborg Tower

Blackbeard's Castle / Skytsborg Tower

Coral World Ocean Park

Coral World Ocean Park

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St. Thomas' Best Attractions

Paradise Point St. Thomas Skyride

Paradise Point St. Thomas Skyride

Mahogany Run Golf Course

Mahogany Run Golf Course

Magic Ice Gallery

Magic Ice Gallery

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

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Eat

Served up in a wildly diverse selection of venues, from casual diners to elegant beachside establishments, the restaurants in St. Thomas offer a mixture of innovative cuisine, ambiance, and style. Though "surf and turf" (meat and seafood) is the predominant culinary theme, each eatery offers its own twist or interpretation, whether it be Latin-Asian fusion (Havana Blue), Caribbean with flair (Cuzzin's), or old-world European (Alexander's Bella Blu).

Restaurants near Cruise Port - St. Thomas

Pizza Amore

Pizza Amore

Fat Turtle

Fat Turtle

Hooters

Hooters

Rescue Me

Rescue Me

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St. Thomas' Best Restaurants

Buddha Sushi

Buddha Sushi

Fish Tails

Fish Tails

Gladys' Café

Gladys' Café

Hook, Line & Sinker

Hook, Line & Sinker

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Party

The energetic nightlife scene on St. Thomas centers mainly around bars, and drinking is the favorite pastime because rum, the national drink, is very cheap. Establishments range from fun resort hangouts, to lazy beach hideaways, to raucous saloons, to elegant wine bars. Much of the nightlife centers around the East End, where bars like Latitude 18 and Duffy's Love Shack are among the perennial favorites. Dancing and live music are usually on the menu as well.

Stay

There's a surprisingly wide choice of accommodation in St. Thomas, from glittery resorts, to business hotels, to historic boutique inns such as Hotel 1829, to self-contained condos tucked into secluded coves. Whether you're a family with small kids, a newlywed couple, or a well-off retiree, there's a place to suit your needs – and none is more than a half-mile from the beach.

Shop

With a captive audience of cruise ship passengers, St. Thomas offers hundreds of stores with some of the best bargains in the Caribbean on jewelry, liquor, tobacco, and perfume. Bear in mind that the duty-free allowance is $1600 per person, which buys you a lot of rum and cigarettes! Don't forget to check out the native arts and crafts galleries, antique stores, clothing boutiques, and local favorites such as the Bordeaux Farmer's Market.

Shopping near Cruise Port - St. Thomas

Vendors Plaza

Vendors Plaza

Bella Vera

Bella Vera

Boolchand's Dockside

Boolchand's Dockside

Zora of St. Thomas

Zora of St. Thomas

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Mountain Top

Mountain Top

Native Arts and Crafts Cooperative

Native Arts and Crafts Cooperative

Tillett Gardens

Tillett Gardens

Camille Pissarro Gallery

Camille Pissarro Gallery

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