Lynden Pindling International Airport 28 min
Aquaventure (5 min) Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Pirates of Nassau (9 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Dolphin Cay Atlantis (10 min) Eco-tourist attraction featuring a marine habitat offering animal play & water sports. Arawak Cay (13 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (13 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Atlantis Bahamas (5 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Queen's Staircase (9 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Cabbage Beach (19 min) Popular, resort-adjacent white-sand stretch for walking, swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing. Fort Fincastle (10 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Nassau Straw Market (9 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Fort Montagu (6 min) Limestone fort built in 1741 by the British, with scenic views & guided tours available. Fort Charlotte (13 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. Paradise Island (6 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Salt Cay (8 min) Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. |