Lynden Pindling International Airport 22 min
Fort Montagu (9 min) Limestone fort built in 1741 by the British, with scenic views & guided tours available. Queen's Staircase (13 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Atlantis Bahamas (12 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (15 min) Museum showcasing Bahamian art & history in an elegant 19th-century mansion. Aquaventure (12 min) Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Nassau Straw Market (13 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Fort Fincastle (13 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Pirates of Nassau (13 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Paradise Island (12 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (17 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Salt Cay (19 min) Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. Arawak Cay (17 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Cabbage Beach (16 min) Popular, resort-adjacent white-sand stretch for walking, swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing. Fort Charlotte (17 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. |