🥃 Things to Do in St. Thomas: Discover History, Rum & Hidden Gems at the Cardow Building

If you're planning a trip to St. Thomas, you're probably thinking beaches, sunshine, and maybe a little shopping. But here’s a secret many visitors miss: some of the island’s richest history and most flavorful experiences are tucked inside the very first building on Main Street—the legendary Cardow building.

🏛 A Landmark With a Story

Before it was home to the iconic Cardow Jewelers, this stately waterfront building was a bustling hub of trade and commerce. Located where Main Street meets the harbor, it once served as a warehouse for goods moving between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The thick stone walls, exposed beams, and arched doorways are not just aesthetic—they’re original features that have stood for over a century.

Today, the building remains a beacon of Virgin Islands heritage, welcoming travelers not only to shop—but to taste, explore, and learn.

🥃 Rum Tours: A Caribbean Experience You Can Sip

Inside the Cardow building, a hidden door leads to one of the best-kept secrets in downtown Charlotte Amalie: the Rum Room.

Here’s what you’ll find:

✨ The Tasting Experience

Join a local rum expert for a curated tasting of up to seven Caribbean rums, including rare bottles you won’t find at your hotel bar. Learn the difference between sugarcane rum and molasses-based rum, and why St. Thomas was once known as the “rum capital of the Caribbean.”

🍹 Mixology Classes

Take it a step further with a hands-on cocktail class using fresh island ingredients. Shake, stir, and sip your own creations while hearing stories of pirates, planters, and the powerful legacy of sugar and spice.

💍 History Meets Hospitality

Your tasting happens right where rum barrels were once rolled and loaded onto ships—in a space that blends historical preservation with modern comfort. And for those who love a memento, the experience ends just steps away from Cardow’s VI hook bracelet fitting counter—a Virgin Islands tradition in its own right.

🌴 Why Add RumTours VI to Your “Things to Do” List?

• Perfect for couples, foodies, and culture lovers

• Ideal rainy-day activity or cruise ship excursion

• Walking distance from shops, ferries, and historical sites

• Hosted in a true Virgin Islands landmark

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning island lover, RumToursVI is your ticket to a deeper, tastier experience of St. Thomas.

🔗 Ready to Taste the Caribbean?

Book your tour today at www.RumToursVI.com and make your trip to St. Thomas unforgettable—from the first sip to the last story.