United States Virgin Islands Travel Guide & Community
United States Virgin Islands is a travel destination in Caribbean. Its capital is Charlotte Amalie. February and March are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in United States Virgin Islands
Trunk Bay (St John) (beach) — One of the world's most photographed beaches — a perfect crescent of white sand enclosed by Virgin Islands National Park; 200 m underwater snorkel trail labelling coral species leads through a pristine reef.
Virgin Islands National Park (St John) (natural) — 60% of St John protected as national park — 14 pristine beaches, the Annaberg Plantation ruins, 20+ hiking trails through dry forest and cactus gardens with uninterrupted views of the British Virgins.
Magens Bay (St Thomas) (beach) — Famous heart-shaped sheltered bay declared one of the world's most beautiful beaches by National Geographic — calm turquoise water, daily beach bars, snorkelling in the morning calm before the cruise ships arrive.
Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas) (city) — One of the Caribbean's most storied harbours — 17th-century Danish colonial architecture, duty-free shopping on Main Street, Fort Christian (1672), the historic 99 Steps, and the Blackbeard's Castle watchtower overlooking the anchorage.
Buck Island Reef National Monument (natural) — Federal underwater park off St Croix — clear-water snorkel trail through an intact elkhorn coral barrier reef, sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, and conch; Buck Island beach is a nesting site for hawksbill turtles.
Cruz Bay (St John) (city) — The main entry village to St John — colourful creole wooden buildings, the renowned Woody's beach bar, local art galleries, ferry dock, and the trailhead to Caneel Bay and the National Park visitors' centre.
Christiansted (St Croix) (city) — Well-preserved Danish colonial town on St Croix — pastel-painted arcaded warehouses, Fort Christiansvaern (1749), Scale House with European charter memorabilia, and lively boardwalk restaurants above the reef-sheltered harbour.
Cinnamon Bay (St John) (beach) — Longest beach in the US Virgin Islands within the national park — calm water for windsurfing and kayaking, the historic Cinnamon Bay sugar mill ruins at the beach edge, and a campground beneath sea grape trees.
Salt River Bay National Historical Park (St Croix) (natural) — Site of the 1493 Columbian skirmish — only known location where Columbus's crew encountered indigenous Carib people; mangrove submarine canyon for night diving with bioluminescent plankton, sea turtles, and osprey nesting.
Annaberg Sugar Plantation Ruins (St John) (landmark) — Best-preserved plantation complex in the Virgin Islands — 18th-century windmill tower, factory buildings, enslaved quarters, and a living culture garden within the National Park; ranger-led tours bring history to life.