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Frederiksted, St. Croix

Frederiksted is located on the west end of St. Croix and home to Fort Frederik and The Frederiksted Pier, where cruise ships bunker. Frederiksted is often referred to as "Freedom City" by locals because of the fact that the town was the site of the emancipation of slaves in the then- Danish West Indies. Even by Caribbean standards, Frederiskted is on a much slower pace than her sister city to the east. You'll find beachfront restaurants, boutiques and several accommodations that take advantage of the leisure lifestyle. Travel west to our town of Frederiksted enjoy spectacular sunsets and monthly events such as Sunset Jazz.

  • Sandy Point Beach located in Frederiksted, is part of a wildlife preserve.
  • Frederiksted is home to one of two deep water ports on St. Croix, the other being located at the HOVENSA oil refinery. It is the main port for cruise ships visiting the island.
  • The waterfront in Frederiksted is a popular spot for live jazz.
  • And you just can't beat the sunsets out west!
  • The Crucian Christmas Festival takes place in the streets of Frederiskted.
  • The market Place is filled with vendors when cruise ships dock and for other special events.
  • Known as "Freedom City" by locals because of the fact that the town was the site of the emancipation of slaves in the then-Danish West Indies. The Freedom Fountain was erected to commemorate emancipation of slaves was on July 3, 1848 at Fort Frederik.
  • After a firburn in October 1878, Frederiksted was restored during the Victorian era, which is reflected in the town's architecture.
  • Stroll along the waterfront in Frederiksted.
  • In 2006, the Frederiksted waterfront was completely re-done and looks beautiful!
  • Did we mention the sunsets are the best out west?
  • The emancipation of slaves was proclaimed on July 3, 1848 at Fort Frederik on the waterfront at the northern edge of Frederiksted.
  • Boats moored just off the beach.
  • St. Paul's Anglican Church.
  • The Ineborg Nesbitt Clinic provides medical offices, administrative offices and family health care service unit to support the Frederiksted area.
  • Grab a cold drink and sit a while!
  • The Bell Tower stands right in front of the Customs House.
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