Historic site
99 Steps
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Tips from locals
Margaret
January 30, 2022
When the Danes drew up plans for Charlotte Amalie they didn’t take into consideration that the island was hilly - to make up for this the downtown area is scattered with staircases! Perhaps the most well know is the 99 Steps! Take a walk to the top and take in the view of the harbor. On your way back down stroll past Governor’s house and into Veteran’s Park before heading back to town!
When the Danes drew up plans for Charlotte Amalie they didn’t take into consideration that the island was hilly - to make up for this the downtown area is scattered with staircases! Perhaps the most well know is the 99 Steps! Take a walk to the top and take in the view of the harbor. On your way b…
Sarah
May 4, 2021
One of the most distinguishable landmarks in St. Thomas. The staircase is one of several ‘step-streets’ originally built by the Danes to solve the problem of getting around the Charlotte Amalie’s hilly terrain. The bricks of the steps were brought from Denmark as ballasts in the holds of trade ships. Visitors who walk to the top (actually 103 steps) will find themselves near the foot of more stairs leading to Blackbeard’s Castle, one of the island’s three National Historic Landmarks.
One of the most distinguishable landmarks in St. Thomas. The staircase is one of several ‘step-streets’ originally built by the Danes to solve the problem of getting around the Charlotte Amalie’s hilly terrain. The bricks of the steps were brought from Denmark as ballasts in the holds of trade ships…
Uljana
November 18, 2019
Historic place. Unfortunately the Blackbeard’s Castle still hasn’t reopened after 2017 hurricanes, but if you are in Charlotte Amalie, I would consider to walk 99 steps (actual count is 103).
Renata
December 11, 2021
Downtown! The 99 Steps is one of the most distinguishable landmarks in St. Thomas. The staircase is one of several 'step-streets' originally built by the Danes to solve the problem of getting around the Charlotte Amalie's hilly terrain. The bricks of the steps were brought from Denmark as ballasts in the holds of trade ships.
Cindie
March 24, 2021
great to find the 99 steps and great exercise.
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99 Steps
Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas