This is an awesome park with a playground that was built by community volunteers and opened in…read moreFebruary 2022. In 2001, however, the park was renamed after Cummings, A St. Croix native, that is known for scoring a run in Game 7 of the World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks who ultimately went on to beat the Yankees for the championship. It is located on the west end of the island, right by fort and cruise ship terminal. You can't miss it. It is marked by the huge moko jumbie statue that welcomes you into the space. There is a huge parking lot right in front of it and street parking is available as well. When I say that the playground is awesome, it is awesome. One of the best that I have seen. If you could see the equipment that was there before this and where they started and where they are now, you would be like wow. It has three areas for different age groups of kids. The Ninja Warrior section, which is intended for kids 12 and older, consists of twinkle toes, lava leap, jungle pipeline, over-under, wall clinger and leap frog. It is an awesome looking course, that I would probably find difficult to do. Taino Village, which is to the left of the park as you come in, is intended for 2- to 5-year-olds. It has a colorful xylophone, a steel drum and some colorful bongos out front. The main are is fenced in to stop the littles from running off. It has a tiki type theme with a couple of tiki huts, one of which is a jungle gym with a slide and a rock-climbing wall. There is a small rocking horse and a picnic table that parents can sit in that area. The main area is located in the center of the playground and has some of the most futuristic equipment that I have seen. It has a huge tiki like jungle gym with monkey bars, rock climbing walls, slides, and rings. It is very impressive. There is a bank of standard swings, with an ADA and toddler swing next to them. The see-saw and merry go round looks like something from the Jetsons. You will see a couple of benches on the perimeter of this area for parents to sit and watch the kiddos. The park has a restroom facility that is covered by a wonderful mural and there are colorful picnic tables placed on some of its green space. There is a little bit of green space here. Just enough to play catch or something like though This park has set the bar high, as far as playgrounds go and should be a template for future playgrounds. It is amazing what the volunteers where able to accomplish and put together. And the fact that it is free, you can't beat that. I highly recommend bringing your littles here to play. I have paid to take mine to much lesser play spaces.

Has to be one of the top beaches on the Island! Open from 10-4 on weekends. Couple of things to…read morenote, no bathrooms, no long pole umbrellas allowed only canopy tents, no shade areas and no concession areas. Small coolers, beach chairs are okay to bring.

While I was in St. Croix a couple months ago, this was on a lot of lists of 'Places to See' in St…read more Croix so I naturally had to go. This was probably the best beach that I went to on St. Croix. The beaches were clean and sandy. The water was great. It was also cool to see where the last scene of Shawshank Redemption was filmed. I would definitely go back to this beach.

The hike from Carambola was an adventure for sure. The initial steep climb up the hill is not for…read morethe faint of heart, but once you conquer that first incline, the trail becomes much more manageable. Keep your eyes sharp--there's an abundance of hermit snails along the way, a small reward for your effort. Be careful what you touch, though! I grabbed a tree and ended up with hairlike quills stuck in my hand for the rest of the afternoon--a small price to pay for the experience. Once the trail opens up, you're greeted by a stunning black stone beach. The waves are hypnotically relaxing, and the rocks seem to sing as the water flows back. The tide pools aren't the easiest to reach, requiring a bit of climbing over wet rocks, but the effort is more than worth it. This hike isn't just a walk--it's an adventure that leaves lasting memories.

The pools are a series of large, naturally formed pools in a very secluded area on the island's…read moreNorth Shore. They are formed by waves and tide pushing seawater through a small crevice into a basin and trapping it there, thus forming swimming pool-sized tidal pool. But don't worry, the water is not stagnant. You can either walk here via a trail or drive there. Both are a bit challenging, but it is recommend to have an off road vehicle to drive there. I did not have one so, I would have to hoof it. I parked at the Carambola Beach Resort at started on my journey. They have a little area outside of the gate where you can park. The trail as a lot more arduous than I expected. There are some very, very steep inclines and declines, which become like ice after a rain. In some points it gets very narrow and overgrown. Some legs are right off of a step embankment and other have low hanging obstacles. The trail is not very well marked so be sure to take the one for walkers and not vehicles. I hear that it is a lot further. FYI, you do get an awesome view of the Resort along the trail. I recommend bringing a couple of bottles of water and some music, if you plan on making this trek. Also, good comfortable hiking shoes with some traction are a must. It took me about 40 minutes an I was at the pools. I was pretty beat when I got there and welcomed a dip in the nice cool water. Now I will apologize in advance, but here is my public service announcement. You will gain a respect for not only the pools beauty, but its power as well. Tide pools, especially this one are no joke. It can suck you into the ocean and good luck. You are at the mercy of the tides, who are undefeated. Water shoes are an absolute must here. The rocks in this area are like knives. You well definitely leave here with some little cuts. I got my hand and leg pretty good. They are also very uneven a slick, so, take your time. The final thing that I recommend is the buddy system. There were many times along the trail and in the pools, that I thought to myself that if something happened to me, no one would know for a long time. The way the trail is, it would be very difficult to get help to me. Vehicles can only get but so far near the pool area and boats would have a had time with the rocks and waves. If you don't have a buddy then at least let some one know where you are going and what time you plan on coming back. Don't get me wrong, this place is amazing. I was in aww of the waves crashing down, the clear water and the little pools. I highly recommend checking this place out, even though it may be difficult to do for many. I cannot stress enough that if you do visit, to please respect the water's power.

Just a short walk from the cruise pier to the public free beach. It will cost you nothing to wear…read moreyour swimsuit and jump in the refreshing water of this beach. If you would like to lounge under an umbrella it is rented by the day not the hour. $30 for the umbrella and 2 lounge chairs for a whole day is not a bad deal. The water is clean and there are lots of pretty small rocks on the shore. If you like to hunt for seaglass on the shore, this is a great place to go. Just off the shore is some larger rocks that can be a bit slippery but if you slide in slowly, it is very enjoyable. The snorkeling is good and fun too. There is a trailer that sells alcohol and nonalcoholic drinks and bathroom facilities is portable potties. Parking is free in the gravel lot next to the road and there are a few picnic tables around some shade trees. The walk from the port area is under 5 minutes.

This is one of two beaches on this strip and is the closes to the Cruise Ship Pier. It is also…read moreknown as Fort Frederik Beach. It is not very big, but has clean white sand and clear blue water. It does not have a designated parking area, but, there is a free lot within a reasonable walking distance from the tower and there is also free street parking available as well. This park is a work in progress. Its shelter and restroom facility are closed and currently under construction. Unlike Rainbow Beach down the street, the beach has some trees that offer some shade. They also have chairs and umbrellas available to rent and there are a few chairs and colorful picnic tables placed around the beach's perimeter that you can sit as well. There is a truck in the middle of the beach's green space where you can buy alcohol and soft drinks. You can also rent snorkel gear from there. It is not very big and I am not sure of the selection, but the owner, Calvin, is very nice. Outside of that truck, there are no other adjacent places to buy food or drink. There are quite a few within a reasonable walking distance though, but you will have to leave the beach area. With that being said, I highly recommend you bringing some water with you. I estimate that you could probably spend a half to a whole day here easily. You can also drive directly up to some of the waterfront areas, as you are heading away from the beach and make your own little private beach, if you want some privacy and so choose. Even though this beach does not have as many activities as the nearby Rainbow Beach, some still may find it more convenient. It is not a bad beach and will definitely satisfy someone looking to get some sun and get in some warm clear blue water. So, I guess when deciding between the two beaches you have to weigh you need for activities versus convenience.

This fort, which is located in the heart of Frederiksted on the West side of St Croix, is also…read moreknown as Frederiksfort. This Danish Fort was built between 1752 and 1760 to defend their economic interest from sea attacks. It has bright red and white walls, which are contrast to the yellow and white walls of its sister fort, Fort Christiansvaern. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in1996. The Fort was site of some significant events including the Emancipation Revolt of 1848, the 1878 Labor Riot and Fire burn, and one of the 1917 ceremonies transferring the Virgin Islands to the US. It costs $5 to tour the fort and they only take MasterCard and cash. I had neither, so I had to run to a nearby ATM to get some cash out. The fort has some exhibits set up in some of it rooms. Some of the exhibits include sea glass, the acquisition of the Virgin Islands, the slave trade, a replica of the Commandant's Quarters decorated with furniture from that period, architecture for that period, and slave revolts. You will find some cannons that were used for the fort's defense along the waterfront. It looks like they are pointing at the cruise ship pier. $5 is not a lot of money for a museum entry fee and this is about the right amount for this place. As a bonus, you will find free parking in a lot across the street by the playground and there is also free street parking available. The fort is in pretty bad shape and is in need of some major restoration and renovations. The exhibits are ok. Some of them, especially the slavery ones were damaged by a hurricane, are faded, and very hard to read. There is also very poor lighting in the slavery exhibit area. They do have some nice artifacts in the exhibits such as shackles, wooden fences from the era, and whips. A lot of the fort is outdoors and even though the exhibit rooms are indoors, converted from rooms in the actual Fort, there is no air conditioning. So, it can get kind of hot. With that being said, you may want to bring some water. This place is OK. I spent about 45 minutes here. It is nowhere near as well preserved as Fort Christiansvaern, but it does have more exhibits than that fort though. It is a cool place to check out for history buffs or if you are in the area. There are a ton of other attractions in the immediate area to see including Buddhoe Park, the freedom statues, Frederiksted beach and a very nice playground.

If you are a history buff, you will enjoy this location. They did a great job of really pulling you…read moreback into time so you can see the horrors and reality of colonization for the time. It will give you a true perspective of how this island came to be and make you appreciate, what happened to make this is where it is now

Not overcrowded at all. I did go through the week and there was no cruise ship docked. Beautiful…read moreclean beach, no seaweed issues (in June), blue blue water

Nice beach. Chair and umbrella rentals are available. Bar and grill, Rythems at rainbow beach, I…read morehad excellent wahoo tacos with a side of fries and the plate was empty when I was done. Pina coladas also were delicious.

This is a quaint little beach tuck away off of the beaten path. It is so far off that I had some…read moresecurity concerns because there is no one around to hear you scream. Anyway, there is a huge Visitors Center up on the hill, but it is closed indefinitely and the road to get up to it is blocked off. The road in has a large spot that floods pretty high after rain so be careful. I was able to make it in, but I did not have much wiggle room. This area is more commonly known as Christopher Columbus Beach or Columbus Landing, because this is the area that Christopher Columbus supposedly landed on his 2nd voyage to the new world in 1493. For the record, I am not a Christopher Columbus fan, but I am a fan of history. It has a cool backstory. This is a very secluded beach, that even though it does not have a designated parking area, there are tons of places to park. The beach is decent, even though there is a lot of caution tape all over the sand for reasons unknown to me. The water is warm though and you are certain to find old conch shells and sea coral, none of which you are allowed to take by law. This is a great picturesque beach, with white sand and palm trees, to visit if you do not want to be around crowds. It is very secluded. I cannot vouch for how safe it is though. My mind started to wonder when I was there by lonesome and a car started rolling in. Well, it is worth a visit, I just highly recommend being careful doing so.

Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve is an undeveloped National Park area…read more At this time, they only do ranger tours on Thursdays... don't go by what you find on the website as it is not up to date. You can take kayaking tours of the waters with local companies, but to go on your own, the only place you really can easily get to and see is the Columbus Landing site. This is the site of Columbus' 1493 landing and his only actual landing at any US location. Personally, NOT a fan of Columbus, but this beach is freaking gorgeous. If you have a couple of hours to kill at a beach, let me recommend you find your way to the Columbus landing site. Ask at Christiansted if you can't find the directions yourself, but the beach itself is worth the visit. I'll be interested in seeing what they do with the site in the future, but sounds like the funding just is not there. From your car, you can see the beach, but to get down to the beach, one must be able to walk in sand. It's a short walk to the water's edge though. BEAUTIFUL!

This park was dedicated in honor of Carl Limpricht, former Danish government secretary of St Croix…read moreand Governor General of the Danish West Indies. It is a small, pocket park that has a few benches and blue and yellow picnic tables. It is well shaded. The park is fenced in and closed to the public most times. The park is home to the islands annual "Light Dem Up: Festival of Trees" in December and January. It is also known to host a Vintage & Collectibles Fair. It is a well maintained park and has an historic feel to it, which I really like The park's centerpiece is a granite monument in honor of Limpricht. It has a circular image of Limpricht's face and has some of his achievements engraved in the granite. If you ask me, it is hard to read though. It is a nice park that is very peaceful, even though it is on the outskirts of downtown Christiansted. If you are able to get in, it is definitely worth a visit.

One word: unbelievable. This national park is a hidden beauty and it's a shame it's so far away; I…read morewould visit it more often if I could. We hiked Lind point trail since it's walking distance from the ferry and stopped by honeymoon beach- absolutely stunning beach with clear water and white sand- great for snorkeling. We also went to trunk bay beach- the water was very choppy, and wind gusts were high so the snorkel trail was closed. Otherwise the views were beautiful and would definitely recommend.

We were relaxed and together, although it rained, we enjoyed our trip we found the people very nice…read moreeager to please, and taught us a few things about their culture, their lifestyles and their struggles so I really did appreciate being there and just taking a minute to be with my other half