VISITS AND VACATIONS

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ST CROIX

1. Buck Island

Buck Island, officially referred to as Buck Island Reef National Monument, is a 176-acre uninhabited island located approximately 1.5 miles (2.41 km) (2.41 km) off the coast of St. Croix. The monument was originally established in 1961 to preserve the island's natural resources and ecosystems, including one of the few remaining nesting habitats for brown pelicans and least terns. It was significantly expanded in 2001 to include more than 18,000 acres of underwater lands. More than 50,000 annual visitors attend the monument each year, which is home to one of the United States' only underwater snorkeling trails. A number of pristine visitor beaches are maintained throughout the monument, including the western Turtle Beach, which has been named as one of the world's most beautiful beach fronts by National Geographic.

2. Fort Frederik

Fort Frederik, also referred to as Frederiksfort, was originally constructed between 1752 and 1760 by Denmark and Norway to protect the region's colonial economic interests from pirate attacks. The fort is best known as the site of the first foreign salute to the newly-formed United States of America in 1776. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark, open to the public for guided and self-guided tours. A history museum and art gallery are offered on site at the fort, open Mondays through Saturdays throughout the morning and afternoon hours for a nominal fee.

 

3.Christiansted National Historic Site

Christiansted National Historic Site is a United States historic site that preserves the history and development of the Virgin Islands during the colonial period of the 18th and 19th centuries. The site was originally established in 1952 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, overseen by the National Park Service. It preserves six important historic structures within the city of Christiansted, which served as the capital city of the Dutch West Indies throughout the colonial period. Sites include Fort Christiansværn, the former warehouse of the Danish West India and Guinea Company, and several former government buildings. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the fort, which showcases exhibits of artifacts related to the region's indigenous people and European settlers.