Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

FREDERIKSTED , seventeen miles away on the west coast of the island, is smaller than Christiansted, though it is closer to the airport and its harbour attracts weekly cruise ships. Frederiksted fell victim to a huge fire in 1879, which means many of its clapboard buildings date from the turn of the century but sit on original stone foundations that date back to the mid-1700s. The main strip of Strand Street, which skirts the waterfront, offers shopping and restaurants, but overall Frederiksted is a fairly sleepy place until the cruise ships pull into port. In town, be sure to visit Fort Frederik , a large … more »