A self-guided heritage walk that begins at our front door on Government Hill — the 99 Steps, Blackbeard’s Castle, Fort Christian, the old synagogue, and Main Street, at your own pace.
Tap any stop to find it on the map. ● The Mary Anne ● Heritage stop
Worth the detour
Two more spots we love that sit a little beyond the main loop — easy add-ons if you have the time.
All Saints Cathedral Church
A handsome stone Gothic-revival cathedral up Garden Street, consecrated in 1848 — one of the oldest Anglican congregations in the Virgin Islands, cool and quiet inside. About a 6-minute uphill walk from the synagogue.
Once one of the largest slave markets in the Caribbean, today a covered produce market full of local color, spice, and conversation. A sobering, essential piece of the island's story, about 8 minutes west of Main Street.
Staying at The Mary Anne puts you at the top of this hill, steps from the 99 Steps and Blackbeard’s Castle — and gives you the run of the castle’s amenities next door.
Charlotte Amalie is one of the Caribbean’s most historic towns, and the best of it is walkable from The Mary Anne. This free self-guided tour maps the 99 Steps, Blackbeard’s Castle, Fort Christian (the oldest building on St. Thomas), the sand-floored St. Thomas Synagogue, Camille Pissarro’s birthplace, and the duty-free shops of Main Street — with insider notes for each stop. Make a day of it and stay in the historic district, or if you’re in on a cruise, grab a rooftop day pass and check the cruise day planner to time your visit.
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