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Places in
U.S. Virgin Islands.
Libraries, landmarks, and public buildings that give U.S. Virgin Islands its civic memory.
National MonumentBuck Island Reef National Monument
Christiansted, St. Croix, VI
Welcome to Buck Island Reef National Monument, called “the finest marine garden in the Caribbean Sea” by President John F. Kennedy. Snorkel the famous underwater trail, explore endangered elkhorn coral reefs. Hike the trails on the 176-acre island to the observation platform for an unparallel view. Discover a vibrant world above and beneath the waves in this Caribbean paradise.
Visitor centerBuck Island Reef National Monument — Buck Island Reef National Monument
Christiansted, VI
There is no visitor center at Buck Island. Please visit the bookstore or fee booth at Christiansted National Historic Site. The bookstore is located at the historic Scale House, at the water's edge. The fee booth is located just inside the gate and to the right in Fort Christiansvaern.
Visitor centerCruz Bay Visitor Center — Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
ST JOHN, VI
Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument Visitor Center is located in Cruz Bay.
National MonumentVirgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
St. John, VI
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.