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Drake's Seat
18° 21.2′ N · 64° 55.6′ W · approximate
The roadside lookout on the north side ridge with the postcard view over Magens Bay, the Peterborg peninsula and the cays toward the BVI; legend says Sir Francis Drake watched for ships from here.
Practical
Position approximate: OpenStreetMap viewpoint. Wikipedia: an open lookout on one side of the road and a green bench marked 'The Drake Seat' on the other. Go by taxi or rental car (drive on the left); early morning beats the tour buses.
Best for
The classic island panorama
Nearby
- Magens Bay Arboretum & Nature Trail0.3 NM away
- St. Thomas Synagogue0.6 NM away
- Emancipation Garden & Vendors' Plaza0.7 NM away
- Fairchild's Beach Bar & Grill (Magens Bay)0.7 NM away
- Fort Christian & 99 Steps0.7 NM away
- Virgin Islands Carnival (St Thomas)0.7 NM away
- Gladys' Cafe (Charlotte Amalie)0.8 NM away
- Magens Bay0.8 NM away