Lynden Pindling International Airport
Nassau Straw Market (6 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (7 min) Museum showcasing Bahamian art & history in an elegant 19th-century mansion. Dolphin Cay Atlantis (12 min) Eco-tourist attraction featuring a marine habitat offering animal play & water sports. Pirates of Nassau (7 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Salt Cay (19 min) Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. Cable Beach (8 min) A wide sandy beach & clear, turquoise waters are the highlights of this scenic locale. Aquaventure (12 min) Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Paradise Island (12 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Arawak Cay (4 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Queen's Staircase (10 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (4 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Atlantis Bahamas (12 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Fort Charlotte (6 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. Fort Fincastle (10 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. |