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99 Steps

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Step streets used by the residents of Charlotte Amalie, these historical 99 steps (the actual count is 103) were built from the ballast bricks of the...... more » Owner description: Step streets used by the residents of Charlotte Amalie, these historical 99 steps (the actual count is 103) were built from the ballast bricks of the tall ships coming from the old world, which would then return to Europe loaded with products from the islands. « less
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Wilmington, North Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Such a lovely little sight to see; you will doubt that there are 99 steps (really 103), until you have to climb up instead of down! More

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St. Thomas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Wow, take some water when you go. A relatively gentle uphill climb past beautiful old buildings and lovely flowers. At the top a spectacular view of the harbor and lovely historic gardens. There is Rum to be found up her too. More

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Stroudsburg PA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I have make the hike up and down these steps plenty of times and i just think its too funny that there is actually reviews on this. I know the history to the steps but i cant stop laughing at the people who write how they are disappointed with the steps. What did you expect- yes they are falling apart... More

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Baltimore, MD
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The 99 Steps on its own is not very exciting, but taken with the historic buildings, the view, and the other attractions in the area, its one of the must-see places in Charlotte Amalie. More

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Sunset Beach
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Bring your comfortable shoes and enjoy this historic climb. More

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Jacksonville
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Actually 103 steps. A tourist spot but it was quiet the day we went and great views. More

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Marblehead, MA
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We enjoyed the view from the top, and it wasn't too strenuous in the late afternoon, but there wasn't much else. Blackbear's castle was closed when we got to the top. More

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Greenfield Center, New York
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This is a rather historical site in Charlotte Amalie, steps built in the 1700's by the Danes because they didn't care for walking up and down the very steep hills in St. Thomas. I don't know why they call it "99 Steps," when it is actually 103, but the view fromt he top is worth the trek up these old... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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74 reviews 74 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Cool thing to do in historical Charlotte Amalie. The view from the top is awesome! More

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Chicago
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Great historic experience, with beautiful vegetation, and fantastic views of the harbor. More

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