St. Thomas Skyride to Paradise Point
Charlotte-Amalie, St. Thomas: Rising to 700 feet above Charlotte-Amalie, Paradise Point offers sweeping views of the historic downtown area and the harbor along with views of neighboring Caribbean islands in the distance. To reach the top of the mountain, guest ride in an tram car that climbs the side of the mountain allowing for breathtaking views along the way. The idea of the project was started in 1985 with Tramway Properties purchased 33 acres on Flag Hill from the Queen of Denmark. They got the project approved but suffered a few setbacks over the next few years, including Hurricane Hugo in 1989. The project got going again thanks to a partnership with a group of Austrian investors and in just six month after the joint venture, the tram was completed. Paradise Point Gondola was opened to the public on August 4, 1994. Despite several more hurricanes that struck the island, the project continued to grow. The site changed ownerships several time over the next few year and in ...