Spending a day in STT

[Connie]

I think you need a plan when you're going over to STT. If you're going to Charlotte Amalie for very specific shopping, then that's fine. I'm not a shopper and therefore, I stay as far away from CA as possible.

If you want to go over and see the beaches and different sights, then that's a different matter.

What are you going over to STT to do? Ride around, snorkle and eat somewhere?

[ClevelandDave]

How about for the day during Carnival? Is that difficult, worthwhile, crushing, perfect?

We were thinking about hitting STT for Carnival on April 28.

Any thoughts?

[Gromit]

Cleveland Dave-- All of the above....

[JerseyShoreBill]

The kids will enjoy Magen's. I'd go to Mountaintop
on the way & get a daquiri(virgin or not); great view
& kids will enjoy browsing. Then hit Magen's; lunch is decent there and on way back, park the car & hit
the shopping area as the cruise ship people should be
gone(stores close at 5). Then hit the Greenhouse. The
menu is mainly pub-grub, but the kids will enjoy it
and you can take in the local culture; get a window
table to enjoy the sights. Last ferry over is 6:30
from Red Hook(during the week it will take an hour to
get there from C.A.). If you're not driving, then you
can stay til midnight!
Whatever, enjoy your stay-I'll be there next Thursday!
J.S. Bill

[hoosierdaddy]

JSBill: I think we will hit Megans and Mountain top but I think we may eat at Hook Line and Sinker. Do you know how it compaires with Greenhouse? Where is it located? I hear the view of the water is really great at HLS.

[Exit Zero]

HLS is in Frenchtown -- driving west on the waterfront it would be the 1st left after town - driving east from the airport it is right at the 1st light AFTER the overhead walking bridge -- compared to Greenhouse it is a friendly family owned dockside local restaurant - way better than a downtown tourist bar.

[JerseyShoreBill]

Hoosier Daddy: I agree with Exit Zero-HLS is more
picturesque than the Greenhouse with better food.
If you want to spend a little time shopping, I would
leave Magen's about 3, park in the big lot east of Ft.Christian, stroll downtown until closing(aro 5PM)
and then head to HLS for dinner. Sounds like a lovely
day! I will be on the island next Thursday(Elysian),
and will be on STJ all day Saturday(at Francis &
Cinnamon & ?), Sunday at Jost, Monday, recovering
from Jost. Your crew shouldn't be hard to spot if
you're in the neighborhood & I'll give a shout!
To Exit Zero: We have an "Exit Zero" a couple of miles from my house: the end of the Garden St. Pwy.
And also a local publication called "Exit Zero" about
Cape May, NJ, happenings! The same??
JSB

[captainjay]

I have to agree that between GreenHouse and Hook LIne it is not even close. There is nothing wrong with the Green House but it is a typical bar menu. Hook Line is definately a notch above. Keep in mind they don't start serving dinner until 6:00 I would call ahead and reserve a table by the windows. Nothing quite like the salt air, the Sea Plane spray and the smell of fresh fish. As Scuba Girl said its home.
Jay

[parafins]

Hoosierdaddy, Just wanted to wish you a happy and safe trip. Happy night snorkeling!!! Parafins

[Gromit]

Green House is only recommended if you're waiting for the downtown ferry and want a fun happy hour with cheap beer. For that it is perfect.

If you want more than that go with HLS

[hoosierdaddy]

Thanks for all of the advise. Leaving today for Nashville and flying out in the AM. If I am lucky I may get an on-island trip report.