From wondrous historic sites to bountiful beaches,
from magnificent dining to marvelous shopping — there's always more for you to
explore at this fabulous port.
Things to Do in Nassau:
Fort Charlotte
Step into history at this
awe-inspiring fort with a moat, dungeons, underground passageways, 42 cannons
and 100 acres! Built in 1788 by Lord Dunmore, Fort Charlotte provides both a
vast view of Paradise Island and meaningful insight into historic times.
Queen's Staircase & Fort Fincastle
Climb this amazing staircase,
Nassau's most popular attraction, to reach the fort with its famous front,
shaped like a ship's bow. The 102-foot staircase has 65 steps carved out of
solid limestone by slaves in the late 18th century.
Versailles Gardens & The Cloisters
Wander through these fabulous
gardens with stunning statues, fountains, waterfalls and reflecting pools on
your way to the Cloisters, a Greco-Gothic masterpiece built in France by
Augustinian monks in the 13th century.
Bay Street & Straw Market
Stroll down Nassau's main
thoroughfare. Among its historic buildings, shops, bars and restaurants is the
Straw Market, home to an amazing array of handmade mats, hats and baskets, along
with jewelry, woodcarvings and guava jellies.
Graycliff Inn and Restaurant
Delight in the only five-star
restaurant in the Bahamas and the Caribbean, with its renowned wine cellar of
over 170,000 bottles, a spectacular handmade cigar selection, and elegant
surroundings visited by royalty and celebrities for over a century.