Saint Croix is an unincorporated territory and it is the largest Virgin Island of the United States. However, the territory's capital, Charlotte Amalie, is located on Saint. Saint Croix's rich culture and history, along with its beautiful beaches and world-class recreational activities, create an experience unlike any other in the Caribbean.

Attractions:

Christiansted:
Once the capital of the Virgin Islands, Christiansted is the perfect place to begin your visit to St. Croix. Fort Christiansvaern, built by the Danish as protection from pirates and other plunderers, stands over Christiansted Harbor.

Cruzan Rum factory:
The Cruzan Rum Distillery, in operation for over 300 years in the same location, is home to one of the world's finest rums. The distillery  offers guided tours of the facilities that explain the distillery process, the importance of rum in the island's history, and the story of the estate grounds.

Frederiksted:
On the west end of the island, Fort Frederik still stands over the Victorian homes and nineteenth-century churches of the town of Frederiksted. St. Croix's only lighthouse, built in the late 1800s, overlooks the port from the cliffs of Ham's Bluff.

Heritage Trail:
St. Croix's Heritage Trail crosses the entire 28-mile length of St. Croix, linking historic attractions, cultural landmarks, scenic overlooks and other points of interest.

Buck Island:
Buck Island National Reef Monument, an 880-acre nature preserve, boasts an underwater snorkeling trail that has become one of the most popular attractions in the Islands. Visitors are ferried by boat to the island one mile northeast of St. Croix to view the stunning array of coral and sea life.

Art & Culture
Visitors to St. Croix will see traces of St. Croix's rich cultural diversity in the island's unique arts, crafts, and music. St. Croix's unique culture is still celebrated in customs such as the European-inspired "quadrille" dance and "quelbe," or "scratch," music. The Crucian Christmas Festival, one of St. Croix's most popular events, includes a month-long celebration that culminates in the Three Kings Day parade.

Transportation

Air:
Local airlines offer service between St. Thomas and St. Croix and other destinations in the Caribbean.

Buses:
Buses run regularly between Christiansted and Frederiksted except Sunday.

Taxis:
Taxis are abundant on St. Croix. In Christiansted, taxi stands are located near the Government House on King Street, and on Market Square.

Night Life:
The nightlife on St. Croix offers many different choices and a variety of music. You'll find beach bars, boardwalk bistros and balcony cafes ringing with the sounds of happy patrons, reggae, rock, and jazz music. If you're really looking for a wild night out, you can dress up and go dance the night away in one of the island’s hot Caribbean discos. With all the nightlife choices in St. Croix, you will find it hard to sit still and even harder to leave.