Top Things to do in Nassau
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Nassau That You Shouldn't Miss
Nassau teems with Bahamian and British flavor. The capital city of the Bahamas boasts miles of spectacular beaches and stretches of vivid coral reefs perfect for snorkeling. Shop, dine, and sightsee, particularly along busy Bay Street, or if you're a James Bond fan, visit the British Colonial Hotel, which was used as a filming location for two of the Sean Connery-era movies. Visit during the famed Junkanoo Festival to experience a high-energy parade of spectacularly costumed dancers.
Restaurants in Nassau
1. Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 91 reviews
Our amazing Junkanoo museum represents a taste of our festive and colourful Bahamian culture. There are many awesome Junkanoo costumes and photos which tell the story of past Junkanoo parades. Our vibrant exhibits capture the art of Junkanoo costuming and music. Enjoy our gorgeous mosaic floors and ceilings. It is absolutely breath taking! Stop and shop at our gift store where you will find beautiful souvenirs crafted by local artisans. Our fabulous Junkanoo and Carnival supply store has everything you are looking for to create those colourful and exquisite costumes.
Reviewed By mb722016
We really enjoyed the Junkanoo Wolrd Museum. We loved hearing about the Junkanoo festival and heritage. Seeing all of the elaborate costumes they wear in the parades was amazing. Quintin and our tour guide gave us a look at how they are made, WHAT SKILL. The pride is apparent in this museum, it is not to be missed.
2. Junkanoo Expo Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Museum showcasing the costumes and floats from the annual Junkanoo parade.
Reviewed By Oadoc - Ormond Beach, United States
We visited this as part of the Funky Nassau Jeep Tour. Very interesting place with a great history lesson. Kids and adults had fun tryin* on different costumes and playing percussion.
3. Blue Lagoon Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,321 reviews
These trained dolphins are playful and friendly, specializing in giving visitors a ride on the "dolphin surf," where one of these gentle creatures pushes you through the water with their snout.
Reviewed By MicheleHassing
This is expensive but so worth it. How many opportunities does one get to cuddle and kiss dolphins and sea lions? A once in a lifetime adventure. The island is beautiful, our host Juliano was wonderful, Precious our dolphin trainer was great, and Goombay the dolphin, Jack and Charlotte the Sea Lions and Diamond the stingray were so much fun to interact with.
4. Christ Church Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
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.
5. Cable Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,293 reviews
Reviewed By edthm
Beautiful beach lots of fun water sports available nice and clean beautiful water get to the beach early because the lounge chairs and umbrellas go quickly staff is very accommodating and will do their best to help get you settled on the beach
6. Aquaventure
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,394 reviews
Aquaventure, Atlantis Paradise Island's water park, is a one-of-a-kind 141-acre waterscape with complimentary admission for overnight guests at Atlantis. This non-stop aquatic thrill ride features over twenty million gallons of water, incredible Atlantean-themed towers, thrilling high-speed water slides, a mile-long river ride with rolling rapids and wave surges, 20 swimming areas, a spectacular kids water-play fort and 11 unique and refreshing swimming pools. Aquaventure is connected by a lush, tropical environment that is both immersive and interconnected, and perfect for all vacationers, whether young and older. The water park offers an extreme level of excitement and delivers an "aqua" adventure unlike any other.
Reviewed By markbenn - Fair Oaks, United States
When planning our trip to the Atlantis resort we weren't sure what was open and what was closed. This review will reflect what was open at Aquaventure during our trip the week of March 20th 2021. Acquaventure water park - The water park was operating at a reduced capacity during our stay. You were always able to find plenty of seating through out the day. The Mayan Temple slides, (Serpent Slide, Challenger Slides, Jungle Slides and The Leap of Faith) were open four days a week (Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri) and the Power Tower slides (The Abyss, The Surge, The Drop and The Falls) and The Current (Rapids River surrounding the Power Tower) were open three days a week (Tues, Thur, Sat). The Splashers pool was open every day. The Baths Colonnade Pool, the pool complexes at the Coral and Beach towers were closed. We were able to use all beaches including the Cove Beach. Lines were minimal at all slides during our week. We had a great time each day at the water slide and other attractions. The lifeguards are fun and entertaining, the pool wait staff hustles and are eager to serve. We want to call out Don one of the pool wait staff! He saw me walking to get food and said what do you want and I’ll get it for you. I said, “we’re sitting way over there, over the river and through the woods” (there wasn’t a food location open where we were sitting) He said no problem! I’ll find you. I gave him our order and he tracked us down, literally over the rapids river and across the beach! He came back later and asked if we needed anything else and then found us the next day again. Use the pool wait staff. They are eager to serve and glad to be back working. Give them a little extra to support them and their family who have just experienced almost a year of no work. There were plenty of pools and attractions open during our stay to ensure the days were eventful. We had a great time at Aquaventure!
7. Sea Lion Encounter at Blue Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By bzrloui - Sachse, United States
Bonnie was amazing! She was our sea lion and we had so much fun with her! First we got to take pictures with her! She gave each of us kisses! Next we got in the water with her and we were able to feed her and she gave us hugs! The sea lion is such an amazing marine mammal!!! Bonnie I wanted to take you home with us! The Blue Lagoon is a beautiful place to spend the day and I would recommend doing the sea lion encounter!!!
8. Clifton Heritage National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 585 reviews
Come to CLIFTON and SEE! Experience Culture, Revisit history, Explore Nature, Enjoy Leisure. Home to the remains of Lucayan villages and plantations, as well as the setting to several movies of pop culture such as Jaws and the Bond series. We boast several private beaches and event area for your day getaway, beach picnic, parties and other event. Whether you are here to connect with the past, nature, yourself or your spirit, Clifton welcomes you!
Reviewed By ijaoya
I walked with tour guide Vernita through the park, remains of slave quarters and family houses, and into a garden of local plants and medicinal herbs. She made these stories come alive and told them with compassion through all the contradictions of history. Wishing her well and looking forward to going back to visit this meaningful and visually stunning place. It was my favorite place in Nassau - great for contemplation, quiet, and watching a breathtaking sunset against the ocean cliffs.
9. The Cloisters Nassau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 292 reviews
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.
10. Primeval Forest National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Remarkably undisturbed, this old-growth woodland is representative of the early evergreen tropical hardwood forests of the Bahamas. Located in southwestern New Providence, the area is easily accessible by car. It features dramatic sinkholes – unique limestone caverns up to 50 feet long, 30 feet wide, and in some cases 30 feet deep. The most notable features are accessed by boardwalks, steps and bridges.
Reviewed By 2005-travel-lover - Frederick, United States
Nice 1 hour walk through an old-stand forest. Lots of sinkholes to see. Great smells. Just don't touch anything!
