Nassau: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Dolphin Encounters
Dolphin Encounters, located on the picturesque Blue Lagoon Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, offers a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with one of the ocean's most charming creatures—the dolphin. This facility is not just a zoo, but a specialized marine...
St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk
Nestled in the heart of Nassau, the bustling capital of The Bahamas, stands St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, a beacon of spiritual solace and historical architecture. This venerable church has been a cornerstone of the city's Christian community since its establishment...
Ardastra Gardens
Nestled in the heart of Nassau, the vibrant capital of The Bahamas, Ardastra Gardens offers a unique blend of natural beauty and wildlife encounters. This lush, tropical oasis doubles as a conservation center, providing a sanctuary for a variety of animal species...
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
Nestled in the heart of Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas, stands the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, an emblem of spiritual solace and historical architecture. This church, a cornerstone of Bahamian Catholic heritage, has been a place of worship and community...
Government House
Perched atop Mount Fitzwilliam and offering a commanding view of Nassau, Government House is not only the official residence of the Governor-General of The Bahamas but also a historic beacon of colonial architectural grandeur.
French Cloister at Versailles Gardens
Nestled within the lush Versailles Gardens on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, the French Cloister stands as a testament to historical craftsmanship and serene beauty. This ancient structure, originally part of a French monastery built in the 14th century, was...
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
Local history and art in a historic villa The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, nestled in the heart of Nassau, is a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic expression. Situated in the historic Villa Doyle, built in the 1860s, the gallery serves as a celebration of Bahamian art and history through its...
Queen's Staircase
The Queen's Staircase is a walkway of 66 steps 102 feet in Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas. It was carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794 to create an escape route from the fort above and is a major landmark of Nassau.
Fort Fincastle
Fort Fincastle is a fort located in the city of Nassau on the island of New Providence in The Bahamas. It was built to provide protection to Nassau. The fort was built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore to protect Nassau from pirates.
Paradise Island
Cabbage Beach and the Atlantis resort Paradise Island is an island in the Bahamas formerly known as Hog Island. The island, with an area of 277 hectares, is located just off the shore of the city of Nassau, which is itself located on the northern edge of the island of New Providence.
Pirates of Nassau
The Old Fort of Nassau, also known as Fort Nassau, was a fort in Nassau, Bahamas, first built in 1697. The fort lasted for nearly two hundred years with a rich legacy of history until it was finally demolished in 1897.
Blue Lagoon Island
Blue Lagoon Island is a private island located 5 km from Nassau, Bahamas and serves as a local tourist attraction.
Antonius Roberts Studio and Gallery at Hillside House
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National Archives of the Bahamas
The National Archives of the Bahamas are located in Nassau. The archives were established in 1971. The director is Patrice M. Williams.
Fort Charlotte
Fort Charlotte is a British-colonial era fort built on a hill over-looking the harbor of Nassau, The Bahamas. The fort sits a short walk west of downtown Nassau and the cruise ship terminal.
Arawak Cay
Arawak Cay, also referred to as Fish Fry, is an area of Nassau, Bahamas. It is known for its local eateries on West Bay Street, about 15 minutes from downtown Nassau and 25 minutes from Atlantis Paradise Island resort.
South Andros
South Andros is a district of the nation of the Bahamas. Geographically, South Andros is the southernmost third of the land mass colloquially called Andros, which includes the districts of North Andros, Central Andros, Mangrove Cay and South Andros.
West Grand Bahama
West Grand Bahama is one of 31 districts of The Bahamas. The district covers the entire western portion of Grand Bahama island, excluding the city of Freeport, which forms its own district.
Nassau Public Library
The Nassau Public Library and Museum, in Nassau, is the largest and oldest of five libraries in the Bahamas. The library was founded in 1837, when the Bahamas Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge was combined with a reading society.
Exuma
Exuma is a district of The Bahamas, consisting of over 365 islands, also called cays. The largest of the cays is Great Exuma, which is 37 mi in length and joined to another island, Little Exuma, by a small bridge.
Hope Town
Hope Town is one of the districts of the Bahamas, on the Abaco islands as well as a small village on Elbow Cay, located in Abaco. The area had a population of 458 in 2010. Golf carts are the main mode of transportation, and most of the supplies for the area are brought in by barge each week.
Rose Island
Rose Island is a small island in the Bahamas that lies 5 kilometres east of Paradise Island, which lies directly off of New Providence Island. The island has no formal residential infrastructure and no roads. The center 2.5 km² was owned by Claude Turner for around 36 years up until 2005.
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