Renata's Guidebook
Religious
2nd oldest Jewish Synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Oldest synagogue under the US flag
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Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas
2116 Krystal Street2nd oldest Jewish Synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Oldest synagogue under the US flag
Built as monument to freedom after the Emancipation of slavery in the Virgin Islands in 1848
Cathedral Church of All Saints
Built as monument to freedom after the Emancipation of slavery in the Virgin Islands in 1848
Shopping
Downtown! Walk around and explore stores with jewelry, watches, souvenirs. Some side street and alley restaurants. Popular area for tourists.
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Main Street
Main StreetDowntown! Walk around and explore stores with jewelry, watches, souvenirs. Some side street and alley restaurants. Popular area for tourists.
Havensight Mall has a variety of shops including jewelry, electronics and souvenirs. It is located right next to the WICO cruise ship dock. There are a couple restaurants on property including Delly Deck, Smoking Rooster (bbq). Good place to walk around:
FYI - also has a pharmacy and US Post Office.
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Havensight Mall
Havensight Mall has a variety of shops including jewelry, electronics and souvenirs. It is located right next to the WICO cruise ship dock. There are a couple restaurants on property including Delly Deck, Smoking Rooster (bbq). Good place to walk around:
FYI - also has a pharmacy and US Post Office.
Sightseeing
Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline
7406 St Peter Mountain RdIts ziplining with great views!
Downtown! Fort Christian is the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands; it has stood as a sentry overlooking the Charlotte Amalie Harbor for over 300 years.
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Fort Christian
Forts StraedeDowntown! Fort Christian is the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands; it has stood as a sentry overlooking the Charlotte Amalie Harbor for over 300 years.
Downtown! The 99 Steps is one of the most distinguishable landmarks in St. Thomas. The staircase is one of several 'step-streets' originally built by the Danes to solve the problem of getting around the Charlotte Amalie's hilly terrain. The bricks of the steps were brought from Denmark as ballasts in the holds of trade ships.
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99 Steps
99 StepsDowntown! The 99 Steps is one of the most distinguishable landmarks in St. Thomas. The staircase is one of several 'step-streets' originally built by the Danes to solve the problem of getting around the Charlotte Amalie's hilly terrain. The bricks of the steps were brought from Denmark as ballasts in the holds of trade ships.
This place used to be known for luxury shopping. While there remain a few clothing stores like White House Black Market, Niccis Boutique (one of my faves) and Mens Corner, what i really like about YHG is the views of the yachts. If you come during the winter months, you are likely to see some of the mega variety.
And what i really, really like are the restaurants….see Guidebook.
You might be able to catch an outdoor zumba, kickboxing or tai chi class in the evening on the lawn.
Its a nice 20-30 minute walk east down the Waterfront promenade, a popular walking route in the evenings.
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Yacht Haven Grande
This place used to be known for luxury shopping. While there remain a few clothing stores like White House Black Market, Niccis Boutique (one of my faves) and Mens Corner, what i really like about YHG is the views of the yachts. If you come during the winter months, you are likely to see some of the mega variety.
And what i really, really like are the restaurants….see Guidebook.
You might be able to catch an outdoor zumba, kickboxing or tai chi class in the evening on the lawn.
Its a nice 20-30 minute walk east down the Waterfront promenade, a popular walking route in the evenings.
Skyride to Paradise Point
Havensight
Officially called Rothschild Francis Square, Market Square eventually became a popular place for people from all over the island to come to sell and purchase fresh fruit, fish, sauces, and vegetables. Its main landmark, the imposing cast iron bungalow, was built in the early 20th century and is where vendors set up. Traditionally, the busiest market day is Saturday (best day to go, earlier the better)… vendors arrive hours before dawn. Tourists who visit Market Square on Saturday mornings will be reminded of other farmers markets found throughout the world. The square can be accessed from Main Street or Back Street.
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Rothschild Francis Market Square
Strand GadeOfficially called Rothschild Francis Square, Market Square eventually became a popular place for people from all over the island to come to sell and purchase fresh fruit, fish, sauces, and vegetables. Its main landmark, the imposing cast iron bungalow, was built in the early 20th century and is where vendors set up. Traditionally, the busiest market day is Saturday (best day to go, earlier the better)… vendors arrive hours before dawn. Tourists who visit Market Square on Saturday mornings will be reminded of other farmers markets found throughout the world. The square can be accessed from Main Street or Back Street.
BOSS Underwater Adventure
5304 Yacht Haven Grandehttps://www.bossusvi.com/
Food scene
The answer is yes. Located in Havensight at Yacht Haven Grande. Fine dining via tasting menu (7, 9 or 11 courses) with local flavors. Host favorite! About 20-30 minutes walk East down the waterfront promenade will take you there. Not a bad evening walk at all but you can also take a taxi. Tell us what you think about the deconstructed kallaloo or the passionfruit butter foam.
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Blue Eleven
The answer is yes. Located in Havensight at Yacht Haven Grande. Fine dining via tasting menu (7, 9 or 11 courses) with local flavors. Host favorite! About 20-30 minutes walk East down the waterfront promenade will take you there. Not a bad evening walk at all but you can also take a taxi. Tell us what you think about the deconstructed kallaloo or the passionfruit butter foam.
A very local food spot with a Dominican touch. Think oxtails, fresh fish in butter sauce, curry goat, stew beef, rice and beans, plantains. A favorite stop before or after a day at Magens Bay. Bring cash.
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Brooks Bar & Restaurant
6200 Magen's Bay RdA very local food spot with a Dominican touch. Think oxtails, fresh fish in butter sauce, curry goat, stew beef, rice and beans, plantains. A favorite stop before or after a day at Magens Bay. Bring cash.
Not downtown but deserves a mention! Local favorites in a casual dining atmosphere. I recommend the fish and funji, a signature dish in the VI. Close to Lindquist Beach.
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De'Coal Pot
Not downtown but deserves a mention! Local favorites in a casual dining atmosphere. I recommend the fish and funji, a signature dish in the VI. Close to Lindquist Beach.
Downtown! Mexican-style food. We personally go for the pork nachos and margaritas! Gets pretty busy on Friday evenings
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Greengos Caribbean Cantina
Downtown! Mexican-style food. We personally go for the pork nachos and margaritas! Gets pretty busy on Friday evenings
And old island favorite. The walls are lined with various, works of art giving you plenty to explore from your seat. As far as the food….Think Italian…the way grandma made it. Personal favorite is the escargot, seafood soup and the osso bucco.
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Virgilio's
5150 Dronningens GadeAnd old island favorite. The walls are lined with various, works of art giving you plenty to explore from your seat. As far as the food….Think Italian…the way grandma made it. Personal favorite is the escargot, seafood soup and the osso bucco.
Call ahead!
In the battle of who has the best roti on island, Roti Palace is always rated in the Top 2. Located on Polyberg Hill.
Roti Palace
Call ahead!
In the battle of who has the best roti on island, Roti Palace is always rated in the Top 2. Located on Polyberg Hill.
Downtown! Located 5 minutes walk (about 3 blocks) from the house at the top of the Bunker Hill Hotel. Local flavors, stocked bar and a unique downtown perspective from the top floor.
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Sugarcane Grille
2307 Commandant GadeDowntown! Located 5 minutes walk (about 3 blocks) from the house at the top of the Bunker Hill Hotel. Local flavors, stocked bar and a unique downtown perspective from the top floor.
Downtown! This is a fairly new restaurant serving a variety of food including Dominican cuisine. We recently tried it out and definitely recommend the mofongo. Our friend Anny manages the place … if shes there, its gonna be a good time! Located about 10 minutes walk west down Back Street across from the historic Market Square. Tell us what you think!
Luciano,s House Caribbean Restaurant
Nelling GadeDowntown! This is a fairly new restaurant serving a variety of food including Dominican cuisine. We recently tried it out and definitely recommend the mofongo. Our friend Anny manages the place … if shes there, its gonna be a good time! Located about 10 minutes walk west down Back Street across from the historic Market Square. Tell us what you think!
Owned by young local entrepreneurs, this restaurant features cuisine with local flavors. Try the fish tacos, drunken ribs, honey drizzled fried chicken, lobster mac & cheese, ceviche, locally caught fish, salads and more. Ask if they have local drinks available. Sometimes they will have passionfruit, sour sop, tamarind, or ginger beer. Currently, only offering pickup only at their sister location in Frenchtown (De Frenchtown Bar).
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Sabroso
Owned by young local entrepreneurs, this restaurant features cuisine with local flavors. Try the fish tacos, drunken ribs, honey drizzled fried chicken, lobster mac & cheese, ceviche, locally caught fish, salads and more. Ask if they have local drinks available. Sometimes they will have passionfruit, sour sop, tamarind, or ginger beer. Currently, only offering pickup only at their sister location in Frenchtown (De Frenchtown Bar).
One of my favorite spots downtown! Located just off Main Street down Raadets Gade (pronounced Ra-dets Gaw-da)
A variety of menu offerings. Fully stocked bar. Beautiful stonework walls. Chill atmosphere. Just 5-7 minutes walk from the house.
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Stone House Cafe
5332 Palm PassageOne of my favorite spots downtown! Located just off Main Street down Raadets Gade (pronounced Ra-dets Gaw-da)
A variety of menu offerings. Fully stocked bar. Beautiful stonework walls. Chill atmosphere. Just 5-7 minutes walk from the house.
Downtown! Glady’s Cafe is one of the hallmark downtown restaurants. Located just off Main Street down Royal Dane Mall, this restaurant features authentic, local cuisine. If you’re into heat, try a dab of their signature pepper sauce on your oxtails, stew chicken or steamed fish.
Consider this a must have lunch spot. Glady’s closes at 3:30pm.
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Gladys' Café
5600 Royal Dane MallDowntown! Glady’s Cafe is one of the hallmark downtown restaurants. Located just off Main Street down Royal Dane Mall, this restaurant features authentic, local cuisine. If you’re into heat, try a dab of their signature pepper sauce on your oxtails, stew chicken or steamed fish.
Consider this a must have lunch spot. Glady’s closes at 3:30pm.
Fancy $, yet casual, steakhouse with an AMAZING sunset view. **Reservations recommended. Ask for an early dinner reservation and a window seat.** Aside from the view, the food does not disappoint. They sometimes offer special meats, like elk or bison. The lobster is delicious. The cocktails are creative. One of our favorite restaurants on island to celebrate special events. You can ride the tramway up the hill to get there or drive/taxi up the mountainside road. (Havensight)
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Prime at Paradise point
Fancy $, yet casual, steakhouse with an AMAZING sunset view. **Reservations recommended. Ask for an early dinner reservation and a window seat.** Aside from the view, the food does not disappoint. They sometimes offer special meats, like elk or bison. The lobster is delicious. The cocktails are creative. One of our favorite restaurants on island to celebrate special events. You can ride the tramway up the hill to get there or drive/taxi up the mountainside road. (Havensight)
Amalia Café
5143 Palm PassageDowntown!
Café Amici
36-37 Dronningens GadeDowntown!
Located above downtown on Mafolie Hill, this restaurant offers local food and amazing downtown views
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Mafolie Hotel & Restaurant
7091 EstateLocated above downtown on Mafolie Hill, this restaurant offers local food and amazing downtown views
Vegan food! Best veggie burger i have ever had. Call ahead, this place gets busy at lunch time! Now located in Crown Bay
Speedy Redemption
Vegan food! Best veggie burger i have ever had. Call ahead, this place gets busy at lunch time! Now located in Crown Bay
Located on the waterfront within walking distance. This is a new local restaurant that has rave reviews. Bottomless mimosa brunch!
The SeaGrape
Located on the waterfront within walking distance. This is a new local restaurant that has rave reviews. Bottomless mimosa brunch!
Located in Yacht Haven Grande…. Upscale local restaurant with amazing ambience and creative cocktails.
Cutlass & Cane
Located in Yacht Haven Grande…. Upscale local restaurant with amazing ambience and creative cocktails.
One of the best roti restaurants on island and its a short 5 minute walk from the house. Perfect lunch after a waking up from a late night out. I recommend the boneless chicken roti. Request extra spice if you like hot pepper. Order ahead and pick it up. 777-5321
Ideal Restaurant
One of the best roti restaurants on island and its a short 5 minute walk from the house. Perfect lunch after a waking up from a late night out. I recommend the boneless chicken roti. Request extra spice if you like hot pepper. Order ahead and pick it up. 777-5321
Also located in Yacht Haven Grande. This is the sister restaurant of Blue 11! Indigo 4 offers local cuisine and large portions. We recommend the conch fritters and lamb chops. Also serves brunch on the weekends
Indigo 4 Restaurant
Also located in Yacht Haven Grande. This is the sister restaurant of Blue 11! Indigo 4 offers local cuisine and large portions. We recommend the conch fritters and lamb chops. Also serves brunch on the weekends
Thali Indian Grill
Indian cuisine in Yacht Haven Grande.
Bars and Other Chill Spots
If you want somewhere to people watch, have some drinks, listen to music and meet locals or visitors like yourself, these are the places we recommend.
Downtown! If you’re into cigars, cocktails and people watching, this might be your kinda place. Located right on the Waterfront, its a great place to chill out and have a drink or smoke before you move on to the next stop. 5-7 minute walk gets you there. Tell them Julian sent you.
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The Pelican Shop
Downtown! If you’re into cigars, cocktails and people watching, this might be your kinda place. Located right on the Waterfront, its a great place to chill out and have a drink or smoke before you move on to the next stop. 5-7 minute walk gets you there. Tell them Julian sent you.
About a 5 minute walk from the house, located adjacent to Emancipation Garden. Brand new and features their signature rum and distillery.
H&L Distillery and Grand Hotel
About a 5 minute walk from the house, located adjacent to Emancipation Garden. Brand new and features their signature rum and distillery.
Neighborhoods
French Huguenots left Brittany and Normandy in the 17th and 18th centuries to settle on St. Barts. Seeking prosperity many moved west in the mid 1800s to St. Thomas where some chose the fertile mountains for agriculture while others preferred the life of a fisherman and settled in a tiny community just west of Charlotte Amalie, today known as Frenchtown or Carénage.
Frenchtown now boasts a thriving entertainment center with multiple restaurants, bars and nightspots all within walking distance. Home to “Frenchies”, Frenchtown is a multicultural and welcoming neighborhood founded on the freedom to enjoy life.
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Frenchtown
French Huguenots left Brittany and Normandy in the 17th and 18th centuries to settle on St. Barts. Seeking prosperity many moved west in the mid 1800s to St. Thomas where some chose the fertile mountains for agriculture while others preferred the life of a fisherman and settled in a tiny community just west of Charlotte Amalie, today known as Frenchtown or Carénage.
Frenchtown now boasts a thriving entertainment center with multiple restaurants, bars and nightspots all within walking distance. Home to “Frenchies”, Frenchtown is a multicultural and welcoming neighborhood founded on the freedom to enjoy life.
Havensight is a busy commercial area adjacent to downtown Charlotte Amalie. The unofficial start of Havensight is at Yacht Haven Grande which is located about 25-30 minutes walk from the property, and ends at the Havensight Mall. Havensight features a world class marina, cruise ship port, shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. Its popular hangout spot for visitors and locals.
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Havensight
Havensight is a busy commercial area adjacent to downtown Charlotte Amalie. The unofficial start of Havensight is at Yacht Haven Grande which is located about 25-30 minutes walk from the property, and ends at the Havensight Mall. Havensight features a world class marina, cruise ship port, shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. Its popular hangout spot for visitors and locals.
Red Hook is a very popular tourist destination. Lots of restaurants, bars, shops on a half-mile stretch of road. Its located on the East End of the island, so you will need transportation. From downtown, you can take a safari bus for a couple dollars or call a taxi. Close to Red Hook are popular beaches like Coki Point, Sapphire Beach and Lindquist (Smith Bay Park) which are on the safari route or Secret Harbour (taxi recommended, parking is limited). You can also catch the people ferry or car barge to the island of St. John from the Red Hook terminal.
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Red Hook
Red Hook is a very popular tourist destination. Lots of restaurants, bars, shops on a half-mile stretch of road. Its located on the East End of the island, so you will need transportation. From downtown, you can take a safari bus for a couple dollars or call a taxi. Close to Red Hook are popular beaches like Coki Point, Sapphire Beach and Lindquist (Smith Bay Park) which are on the safari route or Secret Harbour (taxi recommended, parking is limited). You can also catch the people ferry or car barge to the island of St. John from the Red Hook terminal.
Visiting St. John is a great way to spend an entire day enjoying the VI. St. John is 2/3 National Park, so the unspoiled, natural beauty is definitely something to experience. Pack water and snack or light lunch and take an early morning ferry over to Cruz Bay and start your day on one of the many hiking trails through the National Park. Some trails end at beautiful, pristine beaches, a perfect way to relax and cool down after a long walk. Not into hiking, take a taxi from Cruz Bay to one of the many world class amazing beaches on St. John, walk around Cruz Bay or head out to Coral Bay (the sleepier side of St. John). There are few interesting attractions on St. John that we will feature in this guidebook.
People ferries run from Red Hook to/from Cruz Bay from 6am until 11pm, every hour on the hour. Car barges operate on a shorter schedule, with the last barge usually leaving STJ at 5pm.
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Cruz Bay
Visiting St. John is a great way to spend an entire day enjoying the VI. St. John is 2/3 National Park, so the unspoiled, natural beauty is definitely something to experience. Pack water and snack or light lunch and take an early morning ferry over to Cruz Bay and start your day on one of the many hiking trails through the National Park. Some trails end at beautiful, pristine beaches, a perfect way to relax and cool down after a long walk. Not into hiking, take a taxi from Cruz Bay to one of the many world class amazing beaches on St. John, walk around Cruz Bay or head out to Coral Bay (the sleepier side of St. John). There are few interesting attractions on St. John that we will feature in this guidebook.
People ferries run from Red Hook to/from Cruz Bay from 6am until 11pm, every hour on the hour. Car barges operate on a shorter schedule, with the last barge usually leaving STJ at 5pm.
Take a self-guided tour of Charlotte Amalie
https://virginislandsthisweek.com/st-thomas/st-thomas-land-activities/historic-walking-tour/
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Charlotte Amalie
Take a self-guided tour of Charlotte Amalie
https://virginislandsthisweek.com/st-thomas/st-thomas-land-activities/historic-walking-tour/
The rest of the U.S. Virgin Islands were acquired by the Americans in 1917 from Denmark, however Water Island was excluded, thus the Danish East Asiatic Company, and by proxy the Danish kingdom, continued to own Water Island until several decades later. Water Island was bought by the American government in 1944, and in 1996 it was transferred to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Ferry service runs regularly from Crown Bay, Saint Thomas to Phillips Landing, Water Island; the ferry ride is about 10 minutes. The main attractions are beaches, including Honeymoon Beach, plantation ruins, Fort Segarra, an underground fort partially constructed by the U.S. during World War II, and scuba diving site Supermarket Reef in Limestone Bay.
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Water Island
The rest of the U.S. Virgin Islands were acquired by the Americans in 1917 from Denmark, however Water Island was excluded, thus the Danish East Asiatic Company, and by proxy the Danish kingdom, continued to own Water Island until several decades later. Water Island was bought by the American government in 1944, and in 1996 it was transferred to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Ferry service runs regularly from Crown Bay, Saint Thomas to Phillips Landing, Water Island; the ferry ride is about 10 minutes. The main attractions are beaches, including Honeymoon Beach, plantation ruins, Fort Segarra, an underground fort partially constructed by the U.S. during World War II, and scuba diving site Supermarket Reef in Limestone Bay.
Very low key. Plenty of sand. Beautiful water. Sea turtles! Located west side of the airport.
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Brewers Bay Beach
Very low key. Plenty of sand. Beautiful water. Sea turtles! Located west side of the airport.
Beaches
One of the most beautiful and more lively beaches on island. Great for snorkeling. Located next door to Coral World Ocean Park. Sunday afternoons turn into a party. Plenty of food, drinks and other indulgences can be found here.
Taxi is the easiest way to get here but you can also take public trans to the main road near the beach, and then walk about 10 minutes down a neighborhood road to the beach.
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Coki Point Beach
Coki Point RoadOne of the most beautiful and more lively beaches on island. Great for snorkeling. Located next door to Coral World Ocean Park. Sunday afternoons turn into a party. Plenty of food, drinks and other indulgences can be found here.
Taxi is the easiest way to get here but you can also take public trans to the main road near the beach, and then walk about 10 minutes down a neighborhood road to the beach.
Located on the airport road. You can find jet skis, a water park, basketball court, and an ocean park. Food available at the Emerald Beach Hotel restaurant or Jackies Food Truck (weekdays). Sundays are the most lively days on this beach as it is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
Accessible by taxi or you can take public transportation to the stoplight at the airport road entrance and then walk about 5 minutes
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Lindbergh Bay Beach
Rte 302Located on the airport road. You can find jet skis, a water park, basketball court, and an ocean park. Food available at the Emerald Beach Hotel restaurant or Jackies Food Truck (weekdays). Sundays are the most lively days on this beach as it is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
Accessible by taxi or you can take public transportation to the stoplight at the airport road entrance and then walk about 5 minutes