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CHARLOTTE AMALIE The Capital of the USVI is one of the busiest spectacular views, a nature trail and boutiques. Unbelievable sunsets!
Caribbean cruise ship stops. It is full of fascinating history and natural BLACKBEARD’S CASTLE HOTEL named after infamous pirate, who
beauty. The historic district is mostly of Danish origin. By 1674 this actually once lived here.
was a slave-trading center. Many homes here have survived since the
mid-1800’s. Charlotte Amalie was long a safe shelter for European set-
tlers, slave traders and pirates, which is why Charlotte Amalie is called
“The Emporium of the West Indies”. Yacht Haven USVI is the dream
marina for all boaters.

FRENCHTOWN Settled in 1848 by Frenchmen from St. Barths Is-
land emigrants. Caribbean version of New Orleans’ French Quarter.

HASSEL ISLANDS’ Haulover Cut was dredged in 1865 forming this
135-acre island, now a National Historic Place and a part of Virgin
Islands National Park.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE HISTORIC DISTRICT Unique and interest-
ing shopping catering to cruise ship passengers and visitors. Shops are
in historic Danish buildings.

EMANCIPATION GARDEN This garden commemorates the freeing
of slaves here in 1848. Good for a rest in the shade, seeing a replica of
the Liberty Bell, or catching a taxi.

FORT CHRISTIAN NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, built in
1671 by the Danes. Virgin Islands Museum in dungeons. Bluebeard’s
Castle Named for pirate who murdered his wives. Tower is reputedly
haunted!

YACHT HAVEN DOCKS, shops and the Virgin Islands Yacht Club
are under construction as of Oct. 2005. Paradise Point Tramway
Breathtaking ride to the top of Flag Hill for