Quick Summary:

  • The United States Virgin Islands are a group of islands incorporated as a territory of the United States, located within both the Virgin Islands archipelago and the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles.
  • The primary islands are St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John, with a number of other minor surrounding islands bringing the region's total land up to an area of 133 square miles.


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1. Waterlemon Cay ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Waterlemon Cay | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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2. Virgin Islands National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Virgin Islands National Park | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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3. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve

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Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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4. Coral World Ocean Park

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Coral World Ocean Park | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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5. Fort Christian

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Fort Christian | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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6. Honeymoon Beach

Category: Beaches
Honeymoon Beach | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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7. IslandBuddy Jeep Tours

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IslandBuddy Jeep Tours | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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8. Leatherback Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink
Leatherback Brewing Company | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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9. Coki Diving Center Night Diving Tours

Tours
Coki Diving Center Night Diving Tours | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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10. Parasail Virgin Islands

Romantic Islands
Parasail Virgin Islands | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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11. Point Udall

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Point Udall | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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12. SkyRide to Paradise Point

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SkyRide to Paradise Point | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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13. Sunset Kayak Tour

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Sunset Kayak Tour | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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14. The VI Cat

The VI Cat | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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15. Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas

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Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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16. VI Turtle Tour

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VI Turtle Tour | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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17. Virgin Islands Food Tour

Tours
Virgin Islands Food Tour | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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18. Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands

Romantic Islands
Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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19. Big Blue Tours

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Big Blue Tours | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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20. Cruzan Rum Distillery

Category: Food & Drink
Cruzan Rum Distillery | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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21. Flavors of St. Thomas Food Tours

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Flavors of St. Thomas Food Tours | Things to Do in The US Virgin Islands
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