Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge

#12 among destinations in US Virgin Islands

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Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge, encompasses the 6 ha island of Green Cay lying midway between the town of Christiansted and Buck Island Reef National Monument, just north of Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands of the Caribbean. It is administered as part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife complex. There is a smaller "Green Cay" off the coast of Saint Thomas. ()

Alternative names: Area: 14.83 acres (0.0232 mi²)Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 17°45'30"N, 64°41'3"W

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Saint CroixUS Virgin Islands

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Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christiansted National Historic Site, Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse, Christiansted Historic District.

1.5 miSW
Museum
Christiansted National Historic Site, Christiansted
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Christiansted, on the island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, lies the Christiansted National Historic Site. This museum is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the area, offering visitors a...
4.9 miW
National park, Nature and wildlife, Park
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, Christiansted
125 min walk • Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is a serene blend of historical intrigue and natural beauty located in the city of Christiansted, on the northern coast of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.
1.5 miSW
Museum
Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse, Christiansted
38 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Christiansted, US Virgin Islands, the Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse stands as a testament to the island's rich and complex history. This historic building, now transformed into a museum, once played a pivotal role in the trade...
1.7 miSW
Park
Christiansted Historic District, Christiansted
43 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the US Virgin Islands, the Christiansted Historic District stands as a living testament to the Danish influence on Caribbean culture and architecture. This well-preserved park area, located in the city of Christiansted on the island of St.
1.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Christiansted
48 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Christiansted, St. John's Episcopal Church stands as a beacon of history and faith in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This cherished church is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the architectural and cultural heritage of the island.
1.4 miSW
Island
Protestant Cay, Christiansted
35 min walk • Protestant Cay is a four-acre triangular islet in the Christiansted Harbor, 200 yards north of Christiansted. The island is home to a resort, the Hotel on the Cay, which is home to a protected sand beach, small shop and beach bar.
2.8 miE
Interesting neighbourhood
Coakley Bay Estate, Christiansted
73 min walk • Coakley Bay Estate is a 55 acres property in the East End area, east of Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The listing included seven contributing sites.
1.9 miSW
Church
Friedensthal Mission, Christiansted
50 min walk • The Friedensthal Mission, southwest of Christiansted in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, was partly built by 1830. Also known as Friedensthal Moravian Church, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. In German, Fridensthal means "valley of peace".
4.6 miNE
Island
Buck Island
118 min walk • Buck Island Reef National Monument protects Buck Island, a small, uninhabited 176-acre island about 1.5 miles north of the northeast coast of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and 18,839 acres of submerged lands, totaling 19,015 acres. It was first established as a protected area by the U.S.
3.2 miSE
National park
St Croix East End Marine Park, Saint Croix
83 min walk • The St.