Top Things to do in Nassau
What to do and see in Nassau, New Providence Island: The Best Free Things to do
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. Doongalik Studios
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By TheCarmenCruz - Vancouver, Canada
Tucked away down a side street, this art gallery and crafts studio is line a mini Bahamian oasis. Beautiful, locally made paintings, wood carved bowls and arts and crafts. Make sure you chat with the staff working there, who have amazing backstories about the art and crafts they sell.
2. Hillside House Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
This is a historical space and building dating back to the mid 1800's that has been restored to a serene, tropical and artistic space by the host artist Antonius Roberts. This space is an art gallery, a bar and can be transformed for many other occasions.
3. 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.
4. 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
5. John Watling's Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 848 reviews
John Watling's Distillery home to JOHN WATLING'S rum and RED TURTLE vodka, the "Spirit of The Bahamas" offers complimentary tours at its home, the Buena Vista Estate, in Downtown Nassau. The historic Estate, founded in 1789 and overlooking the harbour, is the site where Bahamians hand-craft JOHN WATLING'S small-batch rums RED TURTLE pink sand filtered vodka. At the Estate, John Watling's features a production and museum-like tour, shopping and signature Bahamian cocktails at its Red Turtle Tavern. Within walking distance from the cruise ship port in Downtown Nassau, John Watling's Distillery is located on Delancy Street and is open from 10am-6pm, seven days a week and on Friday's until 9pm. Free Tour
6. 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.
7. Jaws Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By snl143 - New York, United States
If you are visiting Nassau or Paradise Island this is a must see!! Crystal clear water, shallow, no waves. Perfect beach, looks just like the pictures. Not crowded, at all. Only downside is no facilities or restrooms. Call Lionel to take you here, or anywhere in Nassau/Paradise Island. The BEST cab driver around, reliable and trustworthy!!! Traveled from the US and felt completely safe with him. Tell him Arber, Mustache and Brian sent you!! Lionel: 242-814-8914 Really honest and great!!
8. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By yoolykeme - Chicago, United States
Okay, here's what's up. . . Went to Nassau for vacation. I've been there countless times, doing other stuff. This time, though, I brought my mom, and when we are somewhere on a Sunday, we go find a Catholic church. We totally miscalculated the weather, going to Nassau post-hurricane, so unfortunately, it was raining on this particular Sunday. We took the bus into town, and it dropped us off a number of blocks away. Undeterred, we walked up the hill and make it to the church, soaking wet. The church is beautiful, well-maintained, and air-conditioned. We were late, coming in at the end of the sermon. As we walked in and looked for a seat, the usher saw my mom, and offered her his handkerchief to dry her glasses. We walked down the aisle and were acknowledged with hellos and nods from many of the locals. The priest and the choir delivered an amazing ceremony, and it was obvious that the community was very much involved. But this isn't even the best part!!!!!! It was still raining after the mass ended. A family approached us, asked us where we were from, and because it was raining, OFFERED TO DRIVE US BACK TO OUR RESORT!!!! Still wanting to look around, we took them up on their offer, but asked that they drop us off downtown. At the end of the day, this was a great experience. It was a true display of Christianity - the church, the people, the ceremony - all authentic and real. If you ever have the opportunity to avail, please do.
9. Goodman's Bay
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By amaze76 - Albany, United States
We took a Royal Caribbean cruise in February and wanted to plan our own day in Nassau. After taking in some historical sites we took the #10 bus (super easy) to Goodman's Bay Beach. It's a public beach in walking distance to the resorts at Cable Beach and exactly what we were looking for. Decent bathrooms, locals renting 2 chairs and umbrella for $30 and a small "bar" that would carve out pineapples and fill with unlimited drinks for $25. Kids had a blast, we had a blast. Recommended if you're looking for a quiet, but not deserted beach.
10. Parliament Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 404 reviews
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
