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growth near the dock. A late-night mecca, there are over a
dozen restaurants, boutiques and nightspots here.
Scenic Points
The mountain chain that cuts through the island has cre-
ated spectacular views. Great island views are from
Drake's Seat
(Route 40),
Estate St.
,
Peter Greathouse
(Route 40),
Mountain Top
(Route 33N) and
Paradise
Point
(it is reached by the tramway, opposite Havensight
Mall).
You will find more detail on the sce-
nic points in
Sightseeing
.
Sunup to Sundown
Since St. Thomas' weather is great all year, the beaches and
waters will be your home during much of the day. You can
wile away your time horizontally on a lounge turning a glow-
ing shade of brown and devour your favorite thriller; or you
can immerse yourself in the sports scene which is so much a
part of St. Thomian life. Watersports are in the forefront,
with snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, wa-
ter-skiing and deep-sea fishing all well organized.
The challenging 18-hole golf course at Mahogany Run is
open to the public. The island has excellent tennis facilities,
with a variety of surfaces, and many courts lit for night play.
You can take a glass-bottom boat tour, sail off to St. John on
a catamaran, fly over the island on a helicopter or explore
the nearby waters in a small submarine. Coral World, an
in-water aquarium, is a great stop and the view of Magens
Bay from Drake's Seat or Mountain Top is stunning. You can
explore the island in a jeep, a taxi or on a scooter. You'll want
to leave yourself some time to walk through historical Char-
lotte Amalie and, of course, to shop. Let's start with the surf
and sand.
