Travel Reference
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most islanders shop at the supermarkets on Centerline Rd. On most days, you will find
fresh produce in the market shed on the southeast corner, and this can be a good place to
pick up a mango to quench your thirst.
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
CHURCH
(near Market St & Hospital St)
This Catholic church lies a block east of Market Square.
It's interesting because of its unusual synthesis of architectural styles. Built in 1848, with a
three-story brick bell tower, it is basically Gothic Revival, but the gabled ends of the nave
and transept are reminiscent of the Spanish Mission style. A high masonry wall encloses
the church and its cemetery. Masses are in English and Spanish.
St Paul's Episcopal Anglican Church
CHURCH
(near Hospital St & King Cross St)
The church dates from 1812 and is the oldest house
of worship in town. Although much of the church has its roots in Danish colonial neoclassi-
cism, the most outstanding part of the structure is its crenellated English Gothic bell tower.
Athalie MacFarlane Petersen Public Library
CULTURAL
CENTER
(Strand St near Queen Cross St; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Also called the Bell House
for its second owner, this building at the south end of Strand St dates from 1803. There is
not only a small library inside but also a cultural center that supports local arts and crafts
events. It is a good stop if you want a peek inside Frederiksted's Victorian buildings.
Beaches
Fort Frederik Beach
is the public strand just north of the fort and pier. When the prevail-
ing trade winds blow, this beach remains as sheltered as a millpond; you can swim off the
beach for some excellent snorkeling around the pier (as long as no ships are in).
Sand Castle Beach
is the nickname for the strand in front of the Sand Castle on the
Beach and Cottages by the Sea lodgings, about a mile south of Frederiksted along the wa-
terfront road. It provides calm water, good snorkeling and great sunsets.
LaGrange
,
Rainbow
and
SpratHallBeaches
are north of Fort Frederik Beach on Rte
63. They're all actually the same beach, but you can get a beer at the south end, where there
