Lynden Pindling International Airport 13 min
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre (10 min) Conservation-minded zoo & gardens noted for marching pink flamingoes, parrots & tropical foliage. Fort Charlotte (12 min) 100-acre 1788 limestone fort with moats & bridges offering tours & characters in period costume. Paradise Island (19 min) A huge resort & golf course are the main draws at this tropical getaway with white-sand beaches. Fort Fincastle (16 min) Bennet's Hill 1793 limestone fort built in shape of paddle-wheeler & later converted to lighthouse. Aquaventure (19 min) Popular, 141-acre aquatic center featuring high-speed waterslides, a lazy river & swimming pools. Queen's Staircase (16 min) 102-ft., 65-step staircase carved by slaves from limestone in 1793 as shortcut to Fort Fincastle. John Watling's Distillery (12 min) National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (13 min) Museum showcasing Bahamian art & history in an elegant 19th-century mansion. Pirates of Nassau (13 min) Museum documenting city's history as 18th-century pirate base, with replica pirate ship & exhibits. Cable Beach (16 min) A wide sandy beach & clear, turquoise waters are the highlights of this scenic locale. Salt Cay (25 min) Small member of the Turks Islands group known for salt production, with beaches & a few restaurants. Atlantis Bahamas (18 min) Sprawling hotel complex featuring restaurants, cafes & bars, live entertainment & a vibrant casino. Nassau Straw Market (12 min) Traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, Bahamian souvenirs & tourist trinkets. Arawak Cay (10 min) Seaside strip known for colorful food stands & restaurants, most specializing in fish-fry fare. |