What to see
Riise's Gallery has exhibits; and at Estate Tutu, Jim Tillet has an "Arts Alive!" festival three times a year. There is the Camille Pissarro Gallery in The Camille Pissarro Building, Jonna White Gallery in Palm Passage, Frederick Gallery in Havensight, Guava Gallery in Royal Dane Mall and Mango Tango Gallery at Al Cohens Plaza.
| Originally known as "Skytsborg," this tower is considered by some sources as the "oldest extant historical structure in the Virgin Islands." Pirates reputedly once roamed here -- they, too, must have appreciated the spectacular view. Now a popular restaurant/hotel. | 
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Reputedly the abode of the 19th-century pirate, now honeymoon suites
in a major hotel on the island.Built in the middle of the 18th century, this stately home was the residence of two past governors of these islands. Now a private residence.
Tour the contemporary estate house featuring local artists' work; walk among more than 500 varieties of meticulously tended plants and trees; and view some 20 other islands from three levels on this 3-acre former corporate retreat.
This is one of the oldest standing structures in the Virgin Islands,
dating back to 1671, completed in 1678. It once housed the entire St.
Thomas colony. There is a museum in what used to be the dungeons, where
you will find early island memorabilia, old maps, and such oddities as
large wicker baskets once used by women to carry coal on their heads.
| The center of official life in St. Thomas since its erection in the mid-1860s. Visitors are allowed on the first two floors. | 
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The 19th century comes alive again in the narrow passages of this lovely
old building. Don't miss the open courtyard.
The meeting place of the Virgin Islands Senate; you can watch a session if
you like. The building dates back to 1874, Danish rule.
People come here from all over the island to sell fresh fruit and vegetables. The busiest market day is Saturday; vendors arrive hours before dawn. Ask for some genips. You break open the skin and suck the sweet/sour pulp from a stone. Delicious!
One of many staircases dating to the early 1700s under Danish rule. They
were the "easiest" way to get up and down the steep hills. Blackbeard's
Castle at the top.
It's a beautifully-designed outdoor theatre (with covering); its programs run the gamut from jazz to folklore to ballet to symphony -- many by visiting artists. Tickets are made available to visitors for every performance.
A fully restored, and furnished,authentic 18th-century house with separate Danish kitchen, slave quarters, Archaeological Dig. Enjoy a tropical drink in a quiet, walled garden overlooking Charlotte Amalie. Small donation requested.
The second oldest in the western hemisphere. There is sand on the floor, a reference to the exodus from Egypt.
Founded in 1963, the university was established to meet the need for higher education in the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean. Its four year curriculum provides students with a Bachelor of Arts degree in such fields as education, business and government; there are also Master's degree programs.
The 175 acre campus in St. Thomas includes a Nursing Education Building, a Science Building, classrooms, dormitories, and a theatre. The 130 acre campus in St. Croix is located between Christiansted and Frederiksted. Throughout the year, there are cultural events staged at the university.
Old Frederick Lutheran Church,