Mountain Top: St. Thomas's Scenic Peak

Located on St. Thomas, Mountain Top has been a premier tourist destination for over half a century. Situated at the highest point on St. Peter Mountain, it offers visitors panoramic views of over 15 islands and cays, including Magens Bay, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands. Mountain Top is known for its expansive observation deck, where stationary maps help visitors identify the various islands in the distance. The attraction also features the Caribbean's largest duty-free gift shop, offering a wide array of souvenirs, jewelry, clothing, and spirits. According to local lore, British Sea Captain George Soule created the now world-famous Banana Daiquiri at Mountain Top in 1953. The recipe includes Cruzan Rum, sugar cane extract, ripe bananas, fresh lime juice, and a secret banana liqueur. Today, Mountain Top serves this iconic cocktail to millions of visitors each year. In the 1970s, a fire nearly destroyed Mountain Top, but the landmark was rebuilt and continues to welcome tourists. Today, visitors can still see the original Mountain Top sign that survived the fire.