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99 Steps

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
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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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Morristown, New Jersey
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73 reviews 73 reviews
37 attraction reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Put on your walking shoes or boots for this historic trek UPHILL in Charlotte Amalie. Built by the Danes, there are online maps to print to help you stop off along the way to catch the sites. Bring some water and your camera!

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Chicopee, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

I recommend this walk/excursion. Well maintained. If you have hard time walking or using stairs this will be hard for you. Many guides along way to explain historical facts. Beautiful views of bay and cruise ships. A must

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Spring Creek, Nevada, United States
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Loved this. It was a beautiful walk with a neat art gallery and it lead you to an amazing view where I got fantastic shots of saint Thomas. Worth it! The bar up top is good too :)

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Maine
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14 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

The steps are a pretty cool historical spot, made with a concoction of brick and other materials that has survived the years. You get the old world feel and some pretty great photo spots. Right off the steps are Blackbeards Castle and historical homes with immaculate gardens and views.

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Southport CT
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

what a nice way to see the historic district! confused as to why all the attractions and restaurants would be closed on saturdays and sundays - we heard they open only for the disgorging of cruise ships.... VERY WORTH EVERY STEP!

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Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

We found the 99 Steps easily since we passed it a few times looking for parking in downtown Charlotte Amalie. It's right around the corner from the busy Dronningens Gade/Main Street area. All along the steps there are local flora growing and the flowers were all so beautiful. The view from the top is amazing, too, with a small lookout... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

The steps are pretty cool because you get to see a part of the island's history. It doesn't take very London and leads you to Blackbeards castle.

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Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

It was a little tough to find, but it's on a Charlotte Amalie downtown map that you can pick up. It's not really an activity, but it's neat to see. If you drive down the Main Street (street parallel to Veterans Drive that runs along the waterfront) you will see a light yellow post office and it's behind that and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Pleasant but steep stairs through historic attractions take visitors to unparallelled views from Blackbeard's Castle.

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Puerto Rico
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

It was a good and fun way to get yourself walking and exercising. But beware the of looking at the view and not at the stairs as you climb up. Nice climb but if you are not used to it pace yourself. It sounds longer than it is. It has a great view at the top.

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