Welcome to

Nassau

Great Inagua

The Original Caribbean Destination

Experience an island metropolis where the ease of the tropics meets the big city. Here, beautiful beaches are just the beginning. Venture beyond them and discover an island humming with history, art, nightlife, and culture.

The Highlights

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Christ Church Cathedral

The striking Gothic Cathedral, constructed with local limestone in 1841, stands on the same site as the first church built in The Bahamas in 1670. Inside, light filters through stunning stained glass windows and plaques along the church walls commemorate beloved Bahamians.

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The Queen’s 66 Steps

Carved out of solid limestone in 1794, the Queen’s Staircase provided a direct path from Fort Fincastle to central Nassau. Towering walls draped in tropical plants and a waterfall create a serene oasis minutes from the bustle of Downtown.

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The Retreat Gardens

This 11-acre property is the headquarters of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and houses one of the largest private collections of rare and exotic palms in the world — approximately 170 species. It’s one of four national parks on New Providence Island.

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Pompey Museum

Formerly called Vendue House, the building is now named for the courageous slave, Pompey, who hailed from The Exumas. Built sometime before 1769, it became a museum in 1992 and features a permanent exhibit on the African experience in The Bahamas.

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Bay Street Sights

Downtown Nassau’s main street (and The Bahamas’ oldest thoroughfare), Bay Street is lined with pastel-coloured buildings. Highlights include historic Parliament Square and the open-air Straw market, where artisans craft one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

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The Fish Fry

Travellers looking for a quintessential Bahamian dining experience head to Fish Fry on Arawak Cay. The lively strip starts with casual sit-down restaurants and ends beachside, where beach shack barbecues serve up a whole new vibe.

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The Great Inagua Lighthouse

This functioning, all-white lighthouse in Matthew Town dates back to 1870. On a clear day, a climb to the top reveals panoramic views of Inagua and Cuba to the southwest.

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Things To Do

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Explore The Art Scene

Nassau’s art scene features everything from fine art in the National Art Gallery, to modern streetside murals, to a brilliant collection of colourful Junkanoo pieces from years’ past.

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Play To Win

The nightlife scene in the capital of The Bahamas caters to every taste and mood. Explore casinos, nightclubs, and toes-in-the-sand beach bars in Nassau & Paradise Island.

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Break For The Beach

The list of beaches in Nassau & Paradise Island is varied, from Cable Beach in the resort district, Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island, to quiet Jaws Beach away from the hustle.

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Dive Into Underwater Gardens

The waters that surround Nassau & Paradise Island offer plenty of adventures to dive into. Discover walls, wrecks, the famous Lost Blue Hole, even an underwater sculpture garden at Clifton Heritage National Park.