Buck Island Reef National Monument
Dive into a marine ecosystem that pulsates with life with a trip to Buck Island Reef. An award-winning film was made about the life of the reef, which you can discover through interactive activities and exhibits. Sea turtles appear to fly through the water, a profusion of seaweeds sprout from the coral and bright fish mingle beneath you.
Rhythms and Rainbow Beach
Celebrate colorful, soulful life down at Rainbow Beach with a coconut cocktail at Rhythms Beach Bar and Restaurant. Friendly bartenders mix you lip-smacking drinks as the surf keeps rolling in, along with the rhythms of funky music at beach parties.
Point Udall
At the easternmost end of the Virgin Islands this point is marked by Millenium Monument, a solar clock that looks out, as you can, over the wide ocean. The Point is named after Stuart Udall, United States Secretary of the Interior under Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Take the trail from the monument to the point, which is formed of an ancient volcanic uprising.
Frederiksted Pier
Over 1,500 feet of pier juts out into the ocean, enough space to accommodate two giant cruise ships. The pier is in fact designed for use by submarines. It's a fascinating sight when the pier is in use, but much of the time it is simply a beautiful place from which to watch the sun glint on the turquoise water.
Fort Christiansvaern
Europe's influence on this 18th century building is felt more strongly than on perhaps any other in the Caribbean. The Fort's banana-yellow walls, built by colonial Danes in 1738, sing against the emerald coast. The fascinating history of colonialization is described by this historic structure, of which you can take a guided tour to learn more.
