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The largest of the USVI, St. Croix is 40 miles (64 km) south of St. Thomas. Plantation ruins, reminiscent of the days when St. Croix was a great producer of sugar, dot the island. Its northwest is covered by a lush rain forest, its drier east end spotted with cacti. The restored Danish port of Christiansted and the more Victorian-looking Frederiksted are its main towns; Buck Island, off the island's northeast shore, attracts many day visitors.
St. Croix Hotels
Although a stay right in historic Christiansted may mean putting up with a little urban noise, you probably won't have trouble sleeping. Christiansted rolls...read more
Fodor's Choice
St. Croix Restaurants
St. Croix has restaurants scattered from one end to the other, so it's usually not hard to find a place to stop when you're exploring the island. Most travelers...read more
Things To Do in St. Croix
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in St. Croix
- $549 -- Celebrity Visiting Virgin Islands w/$200 Credit CruCon Cruise Outlet
St. Croix Experiences
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Sailing to Buck Island: The beach at the western end of the island is a great spot to relax after a snorkeling adventure or a hike up the hill... Read more
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Like creatures from the prehistoric past, green, leatherback, and hawksbill turtles crawl ashore during the annual April-to-November turtle nesting... Read more
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On July 3, 1848, more than 8,000 slaves demanding their freedom marched half a mile from LaGrange to Frederiksted. Their actions forever changed... Read more
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Out on the west end, where few tourists stay, Mount Victory Camp (Creque Dam Rd., Frederiksted 340/772-1651 or 866/772-1651 www.mtvictorycamp.com)... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Getting away to an island paradise without bringing along your passport? ... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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