If you are in Christiansted and are wanting to explore the area then why not do a self-walking tour? The city area is not very large so it is easy to wander and see everything.
Start at the Old Scale House on the Wharf (Harbourfront)
this part of the structure was built in 1856 and displays the scale that was used to weigh barrels of rum and sugar. this building was one of a complex of 5 buildings named a National Historic Site in 1952. There is also a bookstore and gift shop here as well as visitor information at St. Croix.
Next head to the Old Customs House
Not far away is this 1830's building has a sweeping staircase on a grassy area beside the fort. Here you will find the National Park Service office that takes care of the National Historic Site.
Across the grass you will find Fort Christianscaern (not spelt wrong)
The Danish had started building this yellow fort, the first public building on the island, before it was purchased from France in 1733. It was completed in 1749 before being expanded. During restoration, it was restored to it's 1830's look and the yellow paint is only a guess as no one really knows for sure what colour it was (it was either yellow or maroon which is why Fort Fredericksted is maroon as no one could agree so a compromise was made). You can enter the Fort for U$ 7 to see varying cultural exhibits.
Across Hospital Street is The Steeple Building
This Lutheran Church was opened in 1753
Across Company Street is the Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse
built in 1749, it's inner courtyard is where slave auctions were once held
Along King St is the Government House (open to the public)
This was as a townhome in 1749 for a wealthy Danish plantation owner which was then expanded for a Danish Merchant before becoming a seat for the Danish West Indies government in 1826. The grand staircase, portico, ballroom / reception hall on the second floor were added on in 1830 by the Governor General who lived there at the time.
Continue down to Queen Cross Street on King Street to the Lutheran Church
This Dutch Reformed Church was built in 1740 before becoming a Lutheran church in 1831 when they moved from the Steeple Building.
If you walk up Queen Cross Street you will pass the Apothecary Hall
This holds the Apothecary Museum in the courtyard to the Archaeological Museum. The Archaeological Museum is only open on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm but the Apothecary Museum is always open.
Finishing up your walk you will end up on Company Street near the Old Market
This market is laid out based on the original town plans from 1735 and has been open since 1863. If you are trying to send post cards, you will find the Post Office here as well.
