10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in New Providence Island That You Shouldn't Miss

July 31, 2021 Chanda Heide

Discover the best top things to do in New Providence Island, Bahamas including Versailles Gardens and French Cloister, Christ Church Cathedral, Paradise Island Lighthouse, The Cloisters Nassau, Parliament Square, Pompey Square, Bay Street, Rawson Square, Parliament Street, Bahamas Faith Ministries International.
Restaurants in New Providence Island

1. Versailles Gardens and French Cloister

Paradise Island Dr. One & Only Ocean Club New Providence Island +1 800-321-3000 http://oceanclub.oneandonlyresorts.com/
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 283 reviews

Versailles Gardens and French Cloister

Beautifully manicured gardens set next to a 12th century Augustine monastery.

Reviewed By PatCraig - Somerville, United States

This walk to the sea is very beautiful and was built using stones from a 14th (?) century french monastery.

2. Christ Church Cathedral

George and King Sts., Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-322-4186 [email protected] http://christchurchcathedralbahamas.com
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 329 reviews

Christ Church Cathedral

Reviewed By gbloodworth - Ottawa, Canada

classic anglican architecture, nice quiet place to rest and contemplate, enjoy the organ music and examine the stain glass windows.

3. Paradise Island Lighthouse

Paradise Island Western Tip New Providence Island
Excellent
50%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Paradise Island Lighthouse

4. The Cloisters Nassau

Paradise Island Dr, Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-363-3000 http://www.bahamas.com/vendor/cloisters
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 292 reviews

The Cloisters Nassau

Reviewed By LairdDoug - St. Andrews, United Kingdom

A lovely spot away from the hustle and bustle of Atlantis on the way to the Ocean Club Golf Course and very close to The Ocean Club hotel. Worth a walk around the place and down to the water.

5. Parliament Square

Bay St., Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-322-7500 http://www.bahamas.com/vendor/parliament-square
Excellent
23%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 404 reviews

Parliament Square

With a statue of Queen Victoria situated in the center, this square is where most of Nassau's main government buildings can be found.

Reviewed By ehwarren11 - Washington, United States

there is a ton of history in this building. the architecture is fantastic, the history of the bahamas is very interesting

6. Pompey Square

Bay Street, Nassau New Providence Island
Excellent
35%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 60 reviews

Pompey Square

7. Bay Street

Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-364-1314 http://www.destination360.com/caribbean/bahamas/bay-street
Excellent
22%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
10%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 610 reviews

Bay Street

This commercial district is Nassau's busiest street and is full of interesting shops and restaurants.

Reviewed By christinec145 - Racine, United States

If your vacation stay is in or near Nassau, you'll have time to explore the downtown Bahamian culture, museum, library, government buildings, food, entertainment, local craft and retail shopping on and around Bay Street. If your visit is a stop off of the cruise ship, this can't all be done in one day, unfortunately (so you'll have to choose your battles carefully!) A highlight for me is shopping at Effy - there are 3 stores on Bay Street. Yes, yes, I haven't forgotten that the gorgeous turquoise water of the Caribbean is the REAL jewel. But if you're interested in fine jewelry, try to research Effy Co. & designer before you travel. You really can go in "just to look", there's no high pressure, the staff is professional. You feel comfortable and don't have to rush. Hitesh P. works at the 3rd store closest to the wharf. What I admire about Hitesh is that he truly enjoys sharing his knowledge of gemology to educate others. There are a multitude of personalities to experience up & down Bay Street. And they are not all Bahamian... When I read reviews about what other travelers think & feel about their encounters, I have to smile. I'd love to end my day at a Bahamian family's dinner table listening to what they encountered with the travelers!

8. Rawson Square

Downtown Nassau, Nassau New Providence Island
Excellent
16%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 25 reviews

Rawson Square

City square featuring a bronze statue commemorating Bahamian women.

9. Parliament Street

Nassau New Providence Island
Excellent
23%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 13 reviews

Parliament Street

The heart of Nassau: this busy street is lined with government centers, shops and historical sites.

10. Bahamas Faith Ministries International

Nassau New Providence Island http://www.bfmmm.com/
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

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