St. Thomas Parks, Reserves and Historic Places

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Enjoy nature and history while vacationing in St. Thomas! Swim among colorful reef fish and turtles, kayak through beautiful mangrove forests while keeping an eye out for a graceful egret, hike to historic sites, take photos, join a boating excursion, or snorkel! Several areas on and around St. Thomas are protected or designated as parks allowing wildlife and plant life to have a secure habitat; and in some cases giving you an opportunity to explore it all. Included are watershed and mangrove lagoon systems, small islands and cays, beaches and marine areas. Various historical treasures are also protected.

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Mangrove Lagoon Marine Reserve

 
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Mangrove Lagoon Marine Reserve

East End

This series of protected areas on St. Thomas’ East End includes three sites. The first, Compass Point Pond, is...

Smith Bay Park

 
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Smith Bay Park

East End

Smith Bay Park, established in 2006, includes both coastal and marine ecosystems of significant beauty and importance. The 21...

Hassel Island (VI National Park)

 
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Hassel Island (VI National Park)

Southside

Hassel Island is 135 acres in size of which 122 acres are part of the Virgin Islands National Park....

National Historic Places & Landmarks

 
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National Historic Places & Landmarks

There are about 20 sites on St. Thomas designated on the National Registry of Historic Places; an official list...

Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge

 
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Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge

Southside

Buck Island, located 2 miles south of St. Thomas, was established as a wildlife refuge in 1969 due to...

Magens Bay Watershed Preserve, Arboretum, & Coconut Grove

 
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Magens Bay Watershed Preserve, Arboretum, & Coconut Grove

Northside

Magens Bay is well known as one of the best beaches on the island. Just beyond the sparkling water...

Offshore Cays/Wildlife Sanctuaries

 
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Offshore Cays/Wildlife Sanctuaries

Over 50 small cays and islands dot the waters of the USVI. These cays and the coastal areas around...

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