National Park

Virgin Islands

Turquoise water laps white sandy shore fringed with lush green vegetation.
Renowned for its beauty, Trunk Bay is a visitor favorite. NPS Photo

Overview

Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park's stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when sugar and enslaved labor dominated life on the island. Visit the Indigenous Taino's ancient petroglyphs. Snorkel coral reefs to discover hidden marine life. Two-thirds of the island of St. John is national park, making it a unique destination for visitors.

State: VI3407766201

Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8:15AM - 1:30PM
  • Tuesday: 8:15AM - 1:30PM
  • Wednesday: 8:15AM - 1:30PM
  • Thursday: 8:15AM - 1:30PM
  • Friday: 8:15AM - 1:30PM
  • Saturday: Closed

Fees & Passes

    Map

    Things To Do

    Category

    6 Results
      Petroglyphs of Reef Bay

      Reef Bay Trail

      Free

      Description

      Reef Bay Trail is a strenuous hike that will take you past some of the oldest and tallest trees on the island. Danish sugar plantation ruins, stone walls from cattle grazing, and ancient rock carvings left behind by the pre-Colombian Taino can be found along the trail. During rainy season the waterfall can be spectacular.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:2-4 Hours
      Two birds walking on the beach

      Discover Bird Watching in the Virgin Islands

      Free

      Description

      Join our Park Ranger for a tour of Francis Bay Trail and the nearby salt pond. While there you will enjoy to opportunity to view the many resident and migratory birds that call Francis Bay home.

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      Ages:0-90Time:90 Minutes
      A large sea turtle swims through bright turquoise water.

      Maho Bay

      Free

      Description

      The perfect experience for sea turtle lovers!

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      Time:1-2 Hours
      Two young swimmers wear mask and snorkel in clear water.

      Trunk Bay Underwater Snorkel Trail

      $

      Description

      This unique underwater trail is a great way to learn about the diverse animals of the coral reef habitat.

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      Fees

      There is a $5 entry fee for Trunk Bay.

      Time:30-60 Minutes
      The remains of impressive stone building give a sense of the time of earlier days on St. John

      Annaberg Sugar Plantation

      Free

      Description

      Take a self-guided tour of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation and immerse yourself in the time when "Sugar was King" on the island. Volunteer docents are often available during weekdays to answer questions. You are invited to tour the small country garden and learn about traditional uses of plants with Mr. Charles most weekdays,

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      Pet FriendlyTime:1-2 Hours
      Cinnamon Bay Plantation Ruins

      Cinnamon Bay Nature Loop And Accessible Trail

      Free

      Description

      Cinnamon Bay Plantation was established in 1717 and was one of the earliest and most prosperous sugar plantations on the Island. In 1903, the Danish West India Plantation Company bought Cinnamon Bay and began growing bay rum trees to produce bay leaf oil, which was used in popular colognes and lotions known as St. John Bay Rum.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:30-60 Minutes

    More Images

    Turquoise water laps white sandy shore fringed with lush green vegetation.
    Turquoise water laps white sandy shore fringed with lush green vegetation.
    Queen Angel Fish
    Queen Angel Fish
    A sunset colors the horizon as seen from an overlook above the bay.
    A sunset colors the horizon as seen from an overlook above the bay.
    Four Stilts in the Francis Bay Pond
    Four Stilts in the Francis Bay Pond
    A Sunset Paddle
    A Sunset Paddle