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Activities in St.John |
| Two thirds of St. John is a U.S. National Park, and here you see what the world is like when nature takes care of itself. Spend day after day on beach after beach, each with its own panoramic view. Let a friendly mongoose lead you along a woodland trail. Many of them end on a plateaux high in the sky, offering panoramic views of white beaches, emerald cays, and turquoise waters. |
| Sightseeing |
| Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center: it offers an introduction to the park, which covers over half the island as well as 5,650 acres of submerged land around the island. The Park Service offers a five-hour guided hike of Reef Bay Valley where you can see petroglyphs (rock carvings) and visit the ruins of a sugar mill. There are also various trails to explore on your own. |
| Annaberg: This partially restored sugar mill and slave housing complex lies in a fabulous and serene setting. |
| Cathrineberg: Harder to find and more intimate than Annaberg, visiting this unique and photogenic mill ruin is fun. |
| Island Hopping: One of the most popular trips, is the full day excursion to Jost Van Dyke. It's like stepping back in time. Jost Van Dyke is an exciting place to explore. There is no better way to enjoy the beauty of the islands than by sea. |
| Activities |
| Fishing: Off shore light tackle fishing is a great way to spend a half or full day. There are numerous charter boats to choose from. |
| Hiking: There are numerous trails on St. John maintained by the National Park Service. Inquire at the Visitor's Center for maps and schedules of interpreted trail hikes. |
| Snorkeling: There is a wide diversity of sea life and corals at the many different beaches on St. John. Full and half day snorkel trips are available aboard motor and sail vessels. |
| Shopping: Its duty free status makes St. John a shopper's paradise. There are several jewelry stores and many gift shops with imported goods and local crafts located in the heart of Cruz Bay. |
| Night Life: There are many bars and restaurants located in Cruz Bay, as well as a few in the East end's Coral Bay. The bars are hopping at night, and dress is casual. One can usually find live local music on any given evening. |
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