Top Things to do in Freeport
What to do and see in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island: The Best Things to do
The capital of Grand Bahama Island, founded in 1955 as a center of tourism, has undergone recent redevelopment and again offers nearly every amenity an island visitor could hope for: pristine beaches, golf, water sports, diving, gambling, duty-free shopping, boating, nightclubs and fishing. Want more? Try the Pirates of the Bahamas theme park, Freeport's International Bazaar, Port Lucaya marketplace, Garden of the Groves botanical garden, the Rand Nature Center or Lucayan National Park.
Restaurants in Freeport
1. Peterson Cay
2. Taino Beach Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By Remona72grad
Take the Taino Beach ferry over to the market. A small cost for a quicker trip to Lucaya Marketplace. A cab ride there will take about 10 minutes, where the ferry ride is only 3 min. 5 min. tops.
3. Bahamian Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By Beamr - Conroe, United States
Great activity for a rainy day. Went during the week so both the bottling and canning lines were running and you could see all the steps. The brewery is 11 years old and runs under a German Brewmaster. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. At the end of the tour you get to taste 5-6 beers on draft and then sit and enjoy a few more cups just because its good and you can only get it in the Bahamas. My husband loved the Stout, my family and I liked the 66 steps and Bushcrack. No IPAs (yeah!). Well worth the trip if you like to tour breweries.
4. Fortune Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By carfer - Scotland, United Kingdom
Went here as part of a tour, went to Gold Rock beach first which is heaven on earth, we weren't happy to be leaving to come here but were pleasantly surprised, the water is calm, clear and shallow, you can walk out to the sand bank, excellent beach for kids, there's also the Banana Bay restaurant for snacks, drinks and facilities, a truly beautiful place.
5. Taino Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,002 reviews
Lovely beach, known for its remote stretches of sand.
Reviewed By GlenC425
This water is very clear and warm, the sand was perfect, there are many activities like banana boat rides, jet skis, parasailing..great experience at the beach
6. Garden of the Groves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,008 reviews
Twelve-acre garden full of tropical plants and animals: one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island.
Reviewed By LynnCheverie - Yellowknife, Canada
I visited the gardens today and spent 3 hours there. The place is spectacular! Sit down , relax and watch the birds and butterflies, visit the chapel, meditate on a bench in the serenity of flowing water and lush vegetation or sit by the pond and watch the turtles, fish and ducklings glide through the water. There is even a really cute outdoor cafe that serves up great tasting meals and cool beverages. My stress melted away in a few short hours. Thoroughly enjoyed!!!
7. Pirate's Cove Zip Line and Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 51 reviews
Pirate's Cove Zipline and Waterpark is Grand Bahama's very first Adventure Theme Park and is now the newest attraction for Grand Bahama Island. Our family friendly park sits on nearly 7.5acres of beach front property, there is an array of energizing and tranquil activities from an adventurous waterpark to indulging in the simple pleasures of relaxing on the beach.
Reviewed By Q9842NPmelissak
We had an awesome time here! It was completely unplanned and ended up being one of our favorite port days. We rode the banana boat and bought the unlimited drink package! Jamal was super helpful and a lot of fun! Definitely recommend this as a chill spot for the day.
8. Xanadu Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 112 reviews
This beach is best known for its water sports and lounging areas, making it a popular tourist destination.
Reviewed By coquinabeach
We had a great time in Freeport at the Xanadu. Met a lot of locals and hired our taxi driver we met at port to be our tour guide. I cant wait to go back again. We heard the Xanadu Hotel is no longer the beautiful hotel it once was. I think it is abandoned. The beach was superb!
9. Port Lucaya Marketplace
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3,593 reviews
Port Lucaya Marketplace is the largest shopping, dining and entertainment open air facility in the Bahamas, with over forty specialty stores and boutiques, sixteen restaurants to tempt any palate and four bars/lounge for late night entertainment. The Marketplace boasts of a wide variety of Duty Free stores, two generously stocked Straw Markets, two Craft Centres and Push Carts filled with Bahamian craft and souvenir items. Visit our famous Coconut & Fruit Daiquiri Stand & Daddy Brown's Conch and Seafood Stand for authentic Bahamian Island treats. Our famed Count Basie Square, now called the Marketplace Square, will have you dancing to Bahamian and International music all night long. So please make every effort to visit Grand Bahama's only shopping paradise where we have it all!
Reviewed By 591mariannec - Boynton Beach, United States
I am a south florida resident now..getting to The many beautiful ISLANDS of The Bahamas is time for fun. for a simple yet fun reasonably priced fast travel to get away .from fl. Time Grand Bahama Island.it is a poor island so many Hurricanes its hard to come back like many Caribbean places.but on the positive side the hotel is on beach.Casino right there walking .and across the street is The Lucayan Market place open day & night. Local vendors places to eat .Discovery Cove.. dolphin swims .at night in the Marketplace there is entertainment and for a real treat still there since 1969 i think...is The Perfumery .an island Perfumery that sells the island scents already boxed up OR YOU CAN CREATE AND MAKE YOUR VERY OWN SCENT AND LOTION ITS FUN ...PICK YOUR SCRNTS MIX AND MATCH OILS .etc. and you make your fragrance..plus you pick your label style and the name you pick..is patented..check it out
10. The Dolphin Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
