Annaberg Plantation is a must-see spot for people who want to understand St. John’s past. Now under the Virgin Islands National Park umbrella, the plantation dates to 1721. The hillsides above were once planted with the sugar cane processed in the plantation’s stone windmill and sugar factory. The remains of a slave village can be spotted near the entrance. The park often has staff on hand to provide information. No credit cards accepted.

Take a short trip off Route 10 to visit this historic ruin. Established in 1718, it served as the headquarters for slaves rebelling against plantation owners in 1733. The mill has been restored, but the rest of the plantation ruins sit decaying in the overgrown vegetation across the road. The windmill, with its lower level tunnel, makes interesting exploration. Part of the Virgin Islands National Park, it gets few visitors. It is an excellent place for a picnic lunch. Maps also call it Hammer or Herman Farm. No admission charge.