Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center in Virgin Islands National Park

Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center

The national park is open daily, and the visitor center is closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center Details

The Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center is open daily, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, when it is closed. Located in Cruz Bay on the west side of St. John, the Visitor Center is only a short walk from the public ferry dock, where both the passenger ferry and car barge arrive and disembark to/from St. Thomas. In the visitors center you'll find a huge 3-D map of the island and park; exhibits on the history of the island, as well as an overview of the plant and animal life here; free literature on the flora, fauna, sights, and sites in the park; a schedule of upcoming events and activities; handicapped-accessible restrooms; and a bookstore carrying maps, guides, books, posters, postcards, and a few sundries like sunblock.

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Region

North Shore

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