U.S. Virgin Islands: Things To Do

Camping on St. John Campgrounds range from the seaside Cinnamon Bay Campground (our favorite) to the hillside Maho Bay Camps, both on the North Shore. Concordia Eco-tents is on the island’s southeast edge. Cinnamon Bay Campground, St. John, Rte. 20; 340-776-6330; www.cinnamonbay.com
family | outdoors | eco-friendly | camping

Hiking St. John's hills The island has 22 trails that take from 15 minutes to several hours to complete. Stop by the Virgin Islands National Park Visitors Center in Cruz Bay for a map. National Park Visitors Center, St. John, Cruz Bay; 340-776-6201; www.nps.gov/viis
family | hiking | outdoors | editor pick

Sailing With a captain at the helm and the crew serving drinks and lunch, a day sail to an offshore cay will hold the front page in your Virgin Islands memory book. This splurge is worth every penny. Sandspur Charters, St. Thomas; 800-737-7311; www.sandspurcharters.com
family | smart splurge | outdoors | sailing | editor pick

Shopping Spend at least a morning browsing the duty-free goods housed in old plantation-era warehouses. Many stores line Main Street and the Waterfront Highway, but others are tucked into the alleyways that connect the two. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
shopping

Whim Plantation Museum Get a glimpse of what plantation life was like for planters and their slaves at this museum’s "great house" and outbuildings. Whim, St. Croix, Rte. 70; 340-773-0598; www.stcroixlandmarks.com
family | museum | historical | editor pick