Things to Do in Bahamas
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Ardastra Gardens, Zoo, and Conservation Center
Nassau, Bahamas
At this lush, vine-draped garden kids can see a huge flock of bright pink flamingos running in formation, hand-feed lorikeets and watch the amusing habits of jaguars, lemurs, and iguanas....
Zoo
Garden
Fort Fincastle and Water Tower
Nassau, Bahamas
The island's bloody history of slave rebellions, pirate attacks, and sunken galleons full of treasure come to life at this must-see fort with a 360-degree island view from the top of Bennet's Hill....
Historical Landmark
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Nassau
Nassau, Bahamas
Absolutely the best—and most authentic—way to tour central Nassau is riding in a horse-drawn carriage (or surrey). It's fun, historically accurate, and you get the benefit of a breeze to beat the heat and humidity....
Historical Landmark
Neighborhood
Horse Carriage
Junkanoo Mini-Museum and Educulture Bahamas Ltd.
Nassau, Bahamas
Junkanoo is what Mardi Gras is to New Orleans: an over-the-top festival of music, dance, and glittering, towering, multicolored costumes. And it's all here—crammed floor to ceiling with colorful costumes, musical instruments, and crafts....
Art Museum
History Museum
Pirates of Nassau
Nassau, Bahamas
This interactive museum is like entering pirate movie set, though you get a history lesson, too—who knew pirates lit bonfires on shore to trick ship captains into thinking they saw the lights of a harbor, then attack when the ship ran aground?...
History Museum
Queen's Staircase
Nassau, Bahamas
You won't want your kids to miss this moving sight. Hewn by hand out of solid limestone in the late eighteenth century, the rough steps descend alongside a solid rock wall in which the marks of hand tools can still be seen....
Historical Landmark
Aquaventure at Atlantis
Nassau, Bahamas
This enormous resort and casino on Paradise Island features aquariums, shark lagoons, and pools with elaborate slides and waterfalls; in 2007 they added to the fun with Aquaventure, a 141-acre Mayan-themed water park. ...
Theme Park
Water Park
Dolphin Encounters
Nassau, Bahamas
After a 20-minute boat ride to Blue Lagoon Island and viewing a short educational program about bottlenose dolphins, it's time to suit up....
Boating
Aquarium
Wildlife Sanctuary
Fort Charlotte
Nassau, Bahamas
A real castle complete with drawbridge, moat, dungeons, underground tunnels, and 43 cannons, Fort Charlotte is the most fun of the three forts in Nassau....
History Museum
Powerboat Adventures
Nassau, Bahamas
Budding speed-demons won't soon forget this day, which starts out with a 38 mile boat ride to Excuma Cays that's straight out of a James Bond movie and doesn't slow down from there....
Boating
Snorkeling
Boat Tour
Boat Ride
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Pirates, Sharks, and Seaside Fun
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