Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lawaetz Museum & Walking Trail
The museum, a five-minute drive from Frederiksted, is a
stop on the Heritage Trail. Located in Little La Grange, a
tranquil wooded valley, this 19th-century West Indian great
house is authentically furnished just as it was at the begin-
ning of the 20th century. The Danish-American Lawaetz
family has owned and farmed this estate since 1896. Your
guide will likely be a family member. The rooms are filled
with locally crafted furniture, antiques, historic photo-
graphs and island memorabilia. Equally interesting are the
tropical gardens and shady orchards that surround the
main house. Still an operating farm, herbs, fruits and vege-
tables are grown here.
A new addition, the two-mile walking trail, is marked by in-
terpretive signs. Brochures are also available. The
self-guided walk explores the unique trees in the area. The
museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4. Closed on major
holidays. Admission fee.
772-1539.
Salt River & Columbus Landing
Visit the only documented landing site (in the US) of Chris-
topher Columbus and his fleet in 1493. A small marker is at
the site. Salt River Bay National Park houses an old earth-
works fort, an Indian ceremonial ball field and burial
grounds.
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There are guided nature walks
through the rain forest, in Salt Bay
River National Park and along
beaches on St. Croix's East End. Check
with the St. Croix Environmental As-
sociation for schedules, reservations
and rates.
773-1989 or visit their of-
fice in Apothecary Hall, Christiansted.
