Bordeaux Mountain Trail, Virgin
Islands National Park
Rising nearly 1,300 feet above sea level, St. John's highest
peak offers breathtaking views of St. Thomas, St. Croix and
the British Virgin Islands in the distance, and a scenic trail
for the hike downhill to Lameshur.
Attraction type: Trail
Watermelon Cay, Virgin Islands
National Park
A short swim from Leinster Bay, you'll find some of the best
snorkeling on this small island, with its plethora of marine
life.
Attraction type: Island; Reef; Waterway
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Catherineberg Ruins, St. John
Attraction type: Historic site
Elaine Ione Sprauve Library and Museum,
St. John
Attraction type: Library; Specialty museum
Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands National
Park
Serving as the main arrival point for most visitors, this town
on St. John has pastel-colored West Indian architecture and
various tourist facilities such as a ferry pier, tourist information
center, cozy little shops, dive centers and jeep rental services.
Attraction type: Bay; Town center/square/plaza
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The Self Centre, Caneel Bay
Attraction type: Spa
Whistling Cay, Virgin Islands
National Park
A snorkeling spot in St. John with schools of fish and the occasional
shark.
Attraction type: Island
Leinster Bay, Virgin Islands
National Park
A rocky, windswept bay on the northern coast of St. John.
Attraction type: Bay; Reef
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Congo Cay, St. John
A rocky dive site with a sandy bottom full of various species
of rays.
Attraction type: Reef; Island
Carval Rock, St. John
Dive site from 20 to 70 feet presents a lavender field of seafans,
rods and whips that attract parrotfish, sergeant majors and
big schools of bar jacks.
Attraction type: Reef
Hawksnest Beach, Virgin Islands
National Park
This narrow, sea-grape-tree-lined stretch of sand is a popular
beach on St John, especially for island residents, which offers
gazebos for parties, barbecues or family get-togethers.
Attraction type: Beach; Bay
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Cinnamon Bay, Virgin Islands
National Park
Situated in the unspoiled island refuge, Virgin Islands National
Park, this beach offers a variety of water sports from snorkeling
and kayaking to sailing and windsurfing, plus a popular beachfront
cottage and campsite complex.
Attraction type: Beach; Bay
Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Bay
One of Caneel Bay's seven picturesque beaches, this small sandy
stretch is often frequented by passing boaters and has a coral
reef perfect for snorkeling.
Attraction type: Beach; Reef
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Cinnamon Bay Nature Trail, Virgin
Islands National Park
Take a stroll along the self-guided Cinnamon Bay Nature Trail,
which leads you through plantation ruins, tropical landscapes
and scenic views of the Caribbean Sea.
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Ancient ruins
Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay
A charming complex of shops, restaurants and galleries with
a distinctly Caribbean flavor.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Flanagan's Cay, St. John
Features impressive, clearly visible coral head in shallow waters.
Attraction type: Reef
Caneel Bay, Virgin Islands National
Park
Made up of seven white-sand beaches along St. John's north shore,
all but one are part of the private playground for Caneel Bay
Resort guests.
Attraction type: Beach
Little Lameshur Bay, Virgin Islands
National Park
Bay with a beautiful, broad beach that is ideal for swimming
and snorkeling, with a view of Bordeaux Mountain, the island's
highest point at 1,277 feet, in the background.
Attraction type: Beach; Bay
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Turtle Bay, Caneel Bay
Located on St. John's north shore, this beautiful beach is located
inside the Caneel Bay property and assessable only to guests
of the resort.
Attraction type: Beach
Virgin Islands National Park Visitors
Center, Virgin Islands National Park
Just a five-minute walk from the ferry dock, this Center provides
exhibits, videos, brochures and maps about the National Park,
in addition to helpful park rangers who provide guided hikes
and other programs for visitors.
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Francis Bay Trail, Virgin Islands
National Park
This nature trail is a good place for bird watching.
Attraction type: Trail; Hiking trail
Cruz Bay Visitor Center, Virgin
Islands National Park
Find out all about St. John and the Virgin Islands National
Park at this major source of information on sightseeing, recreation
and accommodations.
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Scott Beach, Caneel Bay
Located on St. John's north shore, this is one of Caneel Bay's
seven secluded beaches.
Attraction type: Beach
Turtle Bay Estate House, Caneel
Bay
Located at the northern tip of the Caneel Bay resort property,
this romantic two-tier dining room offers gourmet cuisine in
an elegant setting.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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Wharfside Village, Cruz Bay
A complex of stores sure to intrigue, if not satisfy, the veteran
shopper.
Attraction type: Mall
Jumbie Beach, Virgin Islands
National Park
Located right across the bay from Trunk Bay, this small beach
has great snorkeling and is an ideal spot to watch magnificent
sunsets.
Attraction type: Beach
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Virgin Islands National Park,
Virgin Islands National Park
Attraction type: National Park
Tektite, St. John
The clear waters of this cove, once the site of an underwater
NASA research station, make for excellent diving.
Attraction type: Reef; Bay
Hurricane Hole, St. John
A storm-protected bay in the arms of mangrove trees with a lively
and colorful nursery of fish.
Attraction type: Bay; Forest
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Carvel Rock, St. John
A cluster of rocks, some steeply sloping and circuitous, making
for a dramatic dive.
Attraction type: Reef; Geological formation
Grass Cay, St. John
The Coral Mounds at Grass Cay and their marine denizens make
moonlit dives unforgettable.
Attraction type: Reef
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Ledges of Little St. James, St.
John
The crystal-clear and calm waters of the Ledges and its towers
of Pillar Coral make it a popular snorkeling site.
Attraction type: Reef
Eagle Shoals, St. John
This reef plateau has a hollow center accessible by swim-throughs
and tunnels.
Attraction type: Reef
Le Duck Island, St. John
The shallow reef dives are optimal for beginners. The classic
cast of Caribbean marine life wont disappoint.
Attraction type: Reef; Island
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The Corridors, St. John
This lobster-rich reef is great place for beginner snorkerlers
to wet their feet.
Attraction type: Reef
Francis Bay, St. John
A pretty and amenable bay on St. Johns north shore. Beware:
no changing facilities here.
Attraction type: Bay; Beach
St. John Spice, St. John
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Maho Bay, Virgin Islands National
Park
Mayho Bay is a popular beach in St. John and home to the Maho
BayCampground, 114 tent-cottages constructed in respect for
the environment, making it one of the most publicized eco-tourism
destinations in the world.
Attraction type: Bay; Beach
Two Brothers, Virgin Islands
National Park
This popular dive site consists of small rocks with underwater
ledges that support a wide variety of fish life, coral and sponges;
time your visit when the currents are not running.
Attraction type: Reef
National Park Underwater Trail,
Virgin Islands National Park
The world's first marked underwater trail located near the shoreline,
making it one of the best snorkeling spots in the Caribbean.
Attraction type: Reef; Trail
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