These are the best things to do on St. John, according to experts.

Tongue-in-cheek moniker aside, St. John’s true richness lies in both its human-made luxuries and its natural ones.

Here are their recommendations for the best things to do on St. John.

Aerial view of a sailboat moored in St.John, USVI

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Explore Virgin Islands National Park.

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Celebrate St. John Carnival.

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Landscape of USVI National Park

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Spot Taino petroglyphs.

There’s no need to visit a museum in St. John.

Relax at a private villa.

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Visit a floating taco bar.

What could be better than snacking on tacos from the warm waters of the Caribbean?

It’s just as dreamy as it sounds.

Sign for Reef Bay Trail

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Coral Bay and Mongoose Junction are the island’s other shopping destinations.

Dive at Eagle Shoals.

Eagle Shoals is a memorable dive site, complete with a dramatic cave known as the Cathedral.

Gorgeous villa in Peter Bay, St. John, United States Virgin Islands

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St. John has plenty to offer beneath the waves, even for those who aren’t divers.

Try local island dishes.

Roadside spots serve up favorites like barbeque and the national dish of fish and fungi.

Boats in Cruz Bay at St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Camp on the beach.

Visit the historic Annaberg Sugar Plantation.

Open daily and administered by the National Park Service, the plantation offers free entry to all.

Typical underwater cave in a red sea reef with an underwater photographer diver

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Snorkel at a unique wreck site.

Dozens of beaches dot the island of St. John, but local experts recommend Cinnamon Bay Beach for snorkelers.

“I like to recommend [Cinnamon Bay Beach] due to its unique snorkeling options.

Vibrant sunrise over famous Trunk Bay on the tropical Caribbean island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands

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Explore the island on foot.

Miles of trails crisscross St. John, making the island a paradise for avid hikers and beginners alike.

Lind Point Trail offers impressive vistas on its 2.3-mile route from Cruz Bay to Salomon Beach and Honeymoon Beach.

Windmill at Annaberg Sugar Plantation, St. John, US Virgin Islands

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Ram Head Trail is a bit more challenging but offers even more spectacular views.

Enjoy live music at Miss Lucy’s.

Sip a painkiller cocktail.

Aerial view of Cinnamon Bay, St.John, US Virgin Islands

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The painkiller is a staple on nearly every cocktail menu on St. John.

Spot sea turtles at Maho Bay Beach.

Sail around St. John and beyond.

mother and child hiking and walking dog on trail in tropical forest in the Virgin Islands

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Meditate with ocean views.

Catch an exhibit at Bajo El Sol.

Get a bird’s-eye view on North Shore Road.

Glass of Painkiller

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Vistas overlooking Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, and Caneel Bay make for an unforgettable drive.

Woman Snorkeling with a Green Sea Turtle in the Beautiful Secluded Salt Pond Beach on the Tropical Caribbean Island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands

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A couple looking at art at Bajo El Sol

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