Lynden Pindling International Airport 9 min
Queen's Staircase (17 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. Aquaventure (20 min) Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Nassau Straw Market (14 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Salt Cay (26 min) Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. John Watling's Distillery (14 min) Pirates of Nassau (15 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Fort Fincastle (18 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (15 min) Museum showcasing Bahamian art & history in an elegant 19th-century mansion. Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (11 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Fort Charlotte (13 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. Paradise Island (20 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Atlantis Bahamas (19 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Arawak Cay (12 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. Cable Beach (16 min) A wide sandy beach & clear, turquoise waters are the highlights of this scenic locale. |