Lynden Pindling International Airport 7 min
Nassau Straw Market (27 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Fort Fincastle (29 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Arawak Cay (25 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Paradise Island (33 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. John Watling's Distillery (27 min) Pirates of Nassau (28 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (24 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Aquaventure (33 min) Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Fort Charlotte (26 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (28 min) Museum showcasing Bahamian art & history in an elegant 19th-century mansion. Queen's Staircase (29 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Atlantis Bahamas (33 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Cable Beach (18 min) A wide sandy beach & clear, turquoise waters are the highlights of this scenic locale. Clifton Heritage National Park (21 min) Park with hiking trails, an Amerindian cave, ruins of a cotton plantation, beaches & snorkeling. |