Travelers to St Croix, the largest of the US Virgin Islands, will enjoy sun, sand, sea and island hospitality. Lazy days at the beach are a wonderful way to spend vacation time, but travelers to this Caribbean paradise should make a point to investigate these top ten tourist activities.

• Sunrise at Point Udall
Early risers should catch the sun come up at Point Udall the eastern most point of the United States. For travelers who are not early birds, the beauty of Point Udall is not to be missed. The monument rests on a high bluff on the eastern most end of St Croix giving travelers a spectacular ocean view. Read more about Point Udall.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Udall

• Shop and Explore historic Christiansted
Name for a Danish monarch, Christiansted is the largest town on St Croix. A number of specialty shops and restaurants line the boardwalk of this harbor town. Explore the Danish stonework buildings, dine on West Indian cuisine of roti or conch fritters, shop for a Crucian made bracelet, or simply bask in the balmy trade breezes. Read more about Christiansted’s history.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_nhp/vi_chris.htm

• Fort-to-Fort Tour the historic forts of St Croix.
Fort Christiansvaern overlooks the Christiansted harbor while Fort Fredrick welcomes ships docking at the Fredricksted pier. Both forts are historic icons and hearken back to Danish colonization of the island. Fort visitation time schedules are posted here:
http://www.planetware.com/frederiksted/fort-frederik-uvi-sc-ff.htm

• Discover the rainforest and feed the beer drinking pigs
Deep in the rainforest of St Croix (actually a microclimate not a full-fledged rainforest) lies the Mount Pellier Domino Club home of the beer drinking pigs. Three hefty swine call the Domino Club home. Travelers may feed the pigs a non alcoholic beer for a fee. The adjacent bar serves cold beer and West Indian food. Photos of the bar and pigs. http://www.st-croix.net/fun/pigs/index.html

• Hike to Beautiful Annaly Bay
Annaly Bay is located on the far northwest coast of the island. Beautiful and fortunately, for travelers seeking unspoiled nature, as yet undeveloped. The tide pools at Annaly Bay provide a unique treat for travelers willing to make the trek to reach them. Travelers may hike 2.5 miles from the Carambola Beach Resort to reach Annaly Bay. For the less athletic, Tan Tan Tours will take groups to Annaly for a fee, of course. For the Tan Tan website click here http://www.stxtantantours.com/

• Soak up the culture of the Whim and Laweatz museums
St Croix has a rich cultural heritage. The flags of seven nations flew over this island. The influence of the Danish on history and culture can be viewed in architecture and place names on island. The Lawaetz Museum at Little La Grange and the Whim Plantation offer travelers a peek into St Croix’s past. The Whim hosts many performing arts events as well. For tour information, visit the St Croix Landmarks Society. http://www.stcroixlandmarks.com

• Scuba dive the wall at Cane Bay
Underwater adventures abound in St Croix. Completely surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, St Croix offers divers and snorkelers the opportunity to glimpse tropical aquatic life. The infamous Wall is located on the north shore of the island about 40 feet out from the shores of Cane Bay. Several dive operations on island offer gear rental and instruction. http://www.anchordivestcroix.com

• Take a picnic sale to Buck Island
Buck Island Reef National Monument is a 176 acre island off the north east coast of St Croix. Buck Island is uninhabited and managed by the National Park Service. Travelers can visit the island. Charter companies offer ½ day and full day picnic cruises to the island. Read more at the NPS website http://www.nps.gov/buis/

• Tour the Cruzan Rum factory
Cruzan Rum is the locally made rum from the distillery founded in the 1700s. The distillery produces light, dark, flavored rums and the award winning single barrel rum. Travelers to the Virgin Islands make take six bottles of duty free alcohol home with them as souvenirs as long as one bottle is locally made Cruzan Rum. Read more about Cruzan Rum at http://www.cruzanrum.com

• Enjoy the sunset and a sumptuous meal at the Buccaneer
The historic Buccaneer hotel opened in 1947 by the Armstrong family who had raised cattle on the site since the 1920s. The hotel restaurant and bar give diners glorious views of Christiansted to the east and (on a clear day) St Thomas and St John to the north. Order a gourmet meal and enjoy one of their classic vintage cocktails while watching the sun sink over the island. http://www.thebuccaneer.com/history.htm