Rawson Square (Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) — Rawson Square is the gateway to the city for cruise-ship passengers. It was named for Sir Rawson W. Rawson who was Governor of The Bahamas during the late 1860s. In the middle of the square is a bronze bust of Sir Milo Butler, the first Bahamian […]
Perfume Factory (behind International Bazaar, West Sunrise Highway and Mall Drive, on access road Freeport, Grand Bahama) – visitors can create their own Bahamian fragrance at the Perfume Factory! Located in a beautiful replica of an old Bahamian mansion, discover top fragrances such as:Sand Cologne, Pink Pearl, Guanahani, Paradise, Island Promises, Bahama Blue Bahama Mama, […]
Pompey Museum (Bay and George Streets, Nassau, New Providence Island) –– The Pompey Museum is named in honor of a courageous slave, Pompey, who lived on the Rolle Plantantion on Steventon, Exuma, Bahamas. Historic Vendue House, or the Bourse as it was known, was built some time before 1769 and continued to function as a […]
Pirates of Nassau (Museum) (George and King Streets, Nassau, New Providence Island) — this wax museum is dedicated to the life and times of Pirates in The Bahamas and those who fought against them. You can take self-guided or guided tours of the facility which take approximately thirty (30) minutes. There are dramatic recreations of […]
Parliament Square (Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) –– the buildings in Parliament Square were constructed in 1815 by the Loyalists (modeled after buildings that are found in New Bern, the old capital of North Carolina). These flamingo-pink government buildings are excellent examples of the colonial architecture of old Nassau. The building to the right […]
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (West and West Hill Streets, across from St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau, New Providence Island) — located at the historic Villa Doyle, The NAGB is committed to engaging the history of Bahamian Art and Visual Culture by supporting contemporary movements and experimental contemporary art practice through exhibitions and the […]
Nassau Public Library & Museum (Shirley Street, between Parliament St. and Bank Lane, Nassau, New Providence Island) –– built in 1797, this interesting octagonal building was formerly the Nassau Goal (Old World spelling for “jail”) during the 18th century. The prison cells now house a small collection of old books, photographs, Arawak artifacts and historical […]
Government House (Duke and George Streets, Nassau, New Providence Island) — Government House located on a ten (10) acre estate, stands on Mount Fitzwilliam and is the official residence of the Governor General of the Bahamas. It dates back to 1801 and this imposing pink and white building on Duke Street is an excellent example […]
Andros Island (Andros Town) — at 2,300 square miles, Andros is the largest island of The Bahamas and the fifth-largest island in the Caribbean. Its miles of deserted beaches and freshwater lakes play host to countless species of wildlife, marine life, flora and fauna. Andros is covered with vast areas of wetlands that create channels […]
New Providence (Nassau) – Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas, is located on 21-mile-long New Providence, the 11th largest island in this country. Nassau’s main harbor is protected by Paradise Island. The harbor attracted settlers in the early days, particularly pirates. In fact, Nassau’s population consisted mainly of pirates until 1718, when The Bahamas […]