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With a car or by taxi it's worth seeking out some of the attractions
just outside Charlotte Amalie.
On Route 40 north of town, Drake's
Seat, crowded with tour buses, is a popular lookout point where
it is said Sir Francis Drake himself sat to look out for his fleet
and watch for enemy ships. On the same road, roughly two miles west,
the mountainside perch of Estate St Peter Greathouse and
Botanical Gardens (daily 9am-4pm; phone 340/774-4999) is worth a
trip for the breathtaking views alone.
Once you've got your breath back, grab a complimentary rum
punch, shop for local art and take a tour of the luscious
gardens which boast over two hundred species of plants and
trees.
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Two and a half miles east of town on Route 38 at
Tutu, Tillet Gardens (phone 340/775-1929) was once a Danish
farm; it's now St Thomas's answer to an artists' colony, where
you'll find all sorts of artisans at work and a shop to buy their
wares.
Call ahead to time your visit with one of the many jazz and
classical concerts. Nearby, Polli's Mexican Restaurant is a
great place to stop off for a bite before heading back to town.
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