Christiansted National Historic Site
 In 1952, the Christiansted National Historic Site was established to
preserve the historic structure and grounds of this scenic town. The park
consists of seven acres centered on the Christiansted waterfront/wharf area.
On the grounds are five historic structures:
- Fort Christiansvaern (1738)
- Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse (1749)
- Steeple Building (1753)
- Danish Custom House (1844)
- Scale House (1856)
Christiansted National Historic Site
Heritage Trail
St. Croix's Heritage Trail traverses the entire island of St. Croix
highlighting special sites, historical buildings, churches, flora and fauna
and more. The trail is one of 50 Millennium Legacy Trails recognized by the
White House Millennium Council. It points out more than 200 sites of
interest. The St. Croix Landmarks Society provides the complimentary map.
St. Croix Heritage Trail
 Frederiksted
Established in 1751, Federiksted is the second largest town in St. Croix.
Devastated by a fire in 1758, the town was rebuilt using a Victorian style.
Often referred to as, Freedom City, a name it earned as an ally to the
British colonies that became America, this historic town is the main cruise
ship port for the island.
 Cruzan Rum Factory
Since the 1650's the Virgin Islands has produced some of the best rums in
the world. Cruzan Rum has been made on location for some 300 years. Tours of the rum factory are available.
Cruzan Rum
 Estate Little La Grange Museum
Nestled in a valley northeast of Frederiksted, Little La Grange's 19th
century estate house with gardens offer a look into the Lawaetz family’s
Danish West Indian home life.
Estate Mount Washington
Discovered buried in the forest in 1984, this former sugar estate, including
gardens and ruins, is considered one of the most beautiful restorations on
the island. Visits/tours are possible to the grounds and restored buildings
with the exception of the interior of the great house.
 Fort Frederik
Built in the 1750's to ward off pirates, this stunning red and white fort is
a National Historic Landmark. In 1776, Fort Frederik fired the first salute
from foreign soil to the new nation of the United States of America. It is
also from this fort that Danish Governor Peter Von Scholten emancipated the
slaves on July 3rd, 1848. The fort includes a museum and art gallery.
 St. George's Botanical Gardens
Created among the ruins of an 18th century sugar estate the Botanical
Gardens offer 16 acres containing over 1000 species of local and exotic
tress and shrubs. The gardens are built upon a pre-Columbus Indian
settlement and the ruins of a sugar estate. A working nursery and a gift
shop are available on site.
St. George's Botanical Gardens
 Whim Greathouse Museum
Whim Greathouse, operated by the St. Croix Landmarks Society, is just one of
the 300 plantations that once dominated St. Croix's economy. The restored
18th century great house and sugar plantation features antiques, photos,
plantation tools, historical artifacts, sugar-processing equipment and
historical records from the Danish colonial period. Daily tours are
available.
Whim Plantation Museum
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Reserve
Salt River, a National and Territorial Park, is the only documented site
under the U.S. Flag where Christopher Columbus' fleet landed on the voyage
of 1493. Spotting a settlement on the west shores of Salt River, Columbus
sent a group to look for potable water. Finding no drinkable water and
seeing no one in residence, his men looted the homes and began the trip back
to their ships. Carib Indians in large canoes came out of hiding and
attacked the seamen in the first recorded battle between people of the two
hemispheres. The Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological
Preserve encompasses the largest remaining mangrove forest in the US Virgin
Islands. Walking and kayak tours are available through the St. Croix
Environmental Association.
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