Lynden Pindling International Airport 7 min
Fort Fincastle (25 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (19 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Atlantis Bahamas (27 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Fort Charlotte (21 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. Arawak Cay (19 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Paradise Island (27 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (22 min) Museum showcasing Bahamian art & history in an elegant 19th-century mansion. Queen's Staircase (25 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Cable Beach (10 min) A wide sandy beach & clear, turquoise waters are the highlights of this scenic locale. Clifton Heritage National Park (11 min) Park with hiking trails, an Amerindian cave, ruins of a cotton plantation, beaches & snorkeling. Nassau Straw Market (21 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. John Watling's Distillery (21 min) Love Beach (5 min) Beach and snorkeling Pirates of Nassau (22 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. |