 Nassau/Paradise Island
Ardastra Gardens & Zoo - Nassau--In addition to 5 1/2 acres of
tropical gardens, the zoo is home to several tropical species such as iguanas, monkeys,
snakes and birds as well as the world-famous marching flamingos.
Botanic Gardens - Nassau--18 acres of tropical flora and more than 600
species.
Crystal Cay Marine Park - Nassau--328-1036--underwater
observatory, Touchpond, Stingray Pool and marine park.
The Bahamas Historical Society Museum -
Nassau--322-4231--displays depicting Bahaman history from pre-Columbus to the present as
well as Lucayan-Taino-Arawak artifacts.
The Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation -
Nassau--Originally used for slave auctions in the 18th century, the Vendue House is now a
museum portraying the slavery and post-emancipation era of The Bahamas.
Grand Bahama Island
The International Bazaar - Shops, restaurants and cafes
representing several countries around the world.
The Rand Nature Center - 100 acres of pink flamingos and 21
species of native orchids.
Lucayan National Park - Specially constructed trails and
walkways take you through a forest paradise of pine trees, limestone caves, 250 plant
species and high sand dunes.
Garden of the Groves - Paths lined with tropical flowers
lead you through gardens and waterfalls.
Ben's Cavern - The world's largest underwater cavern
Dolphin Experience - Offered by the Underwater Explorers
Society (UNEXSO), learn and experience this sea creature.
Shark Experience - Offered by the Underwater Explorers
Society (UNEXSO), learn and experience this feared sea creature.
The Out Islands
Androsia Factory - Andros, Hand-dyed and painted Batik
fabrics made on the island.
Morgan's Cave/Morgan's Bluff - Andros--wide system of
subterranean limestone caves believed to be the hiding place of Sir Henry Morgan's buried
treasure.
Great Stirrup Cay - Berry Islands--home of a lighthouse
built in 1863 and burial ground for an unidentified ship just offshore.
Hoffman Cay - Berry Islands--600-foot blue hole.
Sugar Beach Caves - Berry Islands--numerous sandy coves set
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 Photo courtesy Bahamas Tourist Office
Activities
Powerboat
Adventures
Experience the fabulous Exumas,
snorkel in crystal waters and
feed sharks on the fastest and most
exciting day out in the Bahamas.
Sightseeing Tours
Majestic Tours Ltd. - Nassau--242/322-2606/7/8/9
Pat & Diane Cruises - Grand Bahama Island--242/373-8681 or 242/373-1444/4535
Scuba Diving
Bahama Divers - Paradise Island, Nassau, and Cable Beach--800/398-3483
Stuart Cove - Nassau, 362-4171 or 362-5186
Flying Cloud - Paradise Island, 393-1957
Dive Dive Dive Ltd. - Coral Harbour, 362-1143
Dive Nassau Ltd. - Bay & Deveaux Streets, 356-5170
Diver's Haven - East Bay St., 393-0869
Nassau Scuba Centre - Coral Harbour, 362-1964
Sun Divers - British Colonial Beach Resort, 325-8927
Sunskiff Divers - Coral Harbour, 362-1979
Tennis
South Ocean Gof & Beach Resort - New Providence--242/362-4391
Golf
South Ocean Golf & Beach Resort - New Providence--242/362-4391--6,707 yards and
par 72.
Cable Beach Golf Club - Cable Beach--327-6000/6749--7,040 yards and par 72.
Paradise Island Golf Club - Paradise Island--363-3925--6,780 yards and par 72.
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