🇧🇸 Bahamas
10 best places in Nassau
Nassau is the Bahamas' colonial-era capital on New Providence Island, where pink government buildings and old forts sit alongside Atlantis's casinos and the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
Queen's Staircase
A 65-step staircase carved out of limestone by enslaved laborers in the late 18th century, leading up to Fort Fincastle.
Fort Fincastle
A ship-bow-shaped fort atop a hill above town, with panoramic views over Nassau's harbor.
Pirates of Nassau Museum
An interactive museum on the golden age of piracy and Nassau's role as the Caribbean's pirate capital in the early 1700s.
Nassau Straw Market
The Bahamas' largest craft market, selling woven straw goods, souvenirs, and work by local artisans.
Government House
The pink 18th-century residence of the Governor-General on a hilltop, one of the city's most recognizable buildings.
Ardastra Gardens & Wildlife Conservation Centre
A tropical garden and small zoo famous for its marching flamingos, a popular family outing on the island.
Bahamas National Museum & Art Gallery
The Bahamas' national gallery, housed in a historic mansion with a collection of paintings and sculpture by local artists.
Arawak Cay (Fish Fry)
A waterfront row of colorful huts serving seafood, conch salad, and live music, the most authentic spot for dinner.
The Poop Deck
A harborfront restaurant with water views, known for fresh seafood and Bahamian classics.
Cafe Matisse
A cozy café in a historic building near Government House, serving Italian-Bahamian fare in a garden courtyard.
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