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St. Peter Greathouse Estate & Gardens

Rte. 40 | P. O. Box 11711, 00801-4711, St. Thomas
340-774-4999
Ranked #1 of 1 tours in Magens Bay
3.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Tours, Historic Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset, Viewing foliage
Owner description: Follow a nature trail that leads you through nearly 200 varieties of tropical plants and an orchid jungle, wander through a gallery displaying local...... more » Owner description: Follow a nature trail that leads you through nearly 200 varieties of tropical plants and an orchid jungle, wander through a gallery displaying local art, or take a sip of complimentary rum punch when you visit these scenic botanical gardens that are perched on a mountainside 1,000 feet above sea level. « less
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I've been on St. Thomas twice and both of my tours have taken me here. If you come here you will be able to overlook Hull Bay and Magen's Bay Beach (if you can - go to Magen's Bay Beach instead). In the overlook you also have the opportunity to see multiple islands such as St. Johns, Tortola, Tobago and... More

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

This was included on our tour, but would never go again. The "gardens" are an over-grown back yard. It was billed as "home to many tropical birds". There were 3 or 4 parrots, etc kept in very small, filthy cages. Yes, there is a nice view, but that is all the place has. More

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Moncton, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Stop there with our tour ,lots of other tours stop there .We enjoyed the scenery and saw some of the garden,cannot understand why the macaws are in such a small cage .There is a small shop so you can buy souvenirs .It was ok but would not return . More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012
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I didn't know what to expect from our visit to this unique property. The long drive up the mountain is well rewarded with unprecedented views of the island. The sunset was a must see and the bar made a few great drinks I had never heard of and can't remember either, wonder why?! It made for a magical evening for... More

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Ocean Gate, New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

great view of Magens Bay. nice gardens and nature walk. blue Orchard restraunt located there. looks nice although we did not eat there More

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Naperville, Illinois
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Great views over Magens Beach and beyond. Twenty islands can be seen on a clear day. There is a botanical garden that has great plants that are well marked for identification. Nice facilities for dining . More

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Champaign, Illinois
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
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This beautiful 11 acre estate suffered from Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and is still being re-established. The atmosphere and visual beauty at every step is serene and awesome. The botanical trail is small but very well done (remember, this is an estate). The plants are all identified for those interested. Everything is self-guided - which we prefer - but we... More

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Sarasota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

We were disappointed after having come from Blackbeard's Castle. There is a lot more to do at BC and more action because of its location in downtown Charlotte Amalie. More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011

Not much of a botanic garden, noce view but that you can get elsewhere. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2010

We took our GPS to St. Thomas and went exploring. We read about this place and although the drive was uphill all the way, it was worth it. The garden area is beautiful and the view is gorgeous! More

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