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Top 10 Things to Do

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1. Coral World

Get a taste of the marine life that surrounds St. Thomas without the need to get wet, although that is an option with some of the activities (seeCoral World, St. Thomas).
2. Atlantis Adventures

Look out for darting fish and colorful reefs from the portholes of the submarine (seeAtlantis Adventures, St. Thomas).The captain and crew narrate the trip.
3. St. Thomas Skyride

Ride the cable car for great views from 700 ft (210 m) above the harbor.
4. Estate St. Peter Mountain Great House

This estate overlooking Magens Bay includes a spacious great house and botanical garden with varieties of plants, waterfalls, fish ponds, and a bird sanctuary.
5. Mountain Top

This restaurant and shopping complex offers superb views of the island chain. The bar’s banana daiquiris are famous.
6. Round-the-island Tour

This is the best way to see the sights of St. Thomas if you’re here for only a day. The Havensight cruise ship pier is a convenient place to catch a cab.
7. Helicopter Tour

Get a bird’s-eye view of the turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and charming towns in St. Thomas and St. John. Longer trips include the BVI.
8. Day Trip to St. Croix

A 25-minute seaplane flight from the Charlotte Amalie waterfront to Christiansted, St. Croix, lets you explore the slower pace of this historic town.
9. Day Trip to St. John

Hop the ferry at Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay and spend a day exploring Virgin Islands National Park.
10. Day Trip to Tortola

Ferries run from Red Hook and the Edward Wilmoth Blyden ferry terminal in Charlotte Amalie to Road Town or West End in Tortola, which are very different from the USVI towns.