Top 10
Bahamas Tourist Attractions
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There
is no doubt that there is a lot to see in
the Bahamas making it a top travel
destination.
With
the many different choices of places to
see and things to do, you might find
yourself a bit confused with which one to
pick. To make sure that you get to see
the best of all the Bahamas tourist
attractions here is a list of must
–sees.
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One quick tipe before
we get into this. One of the best ways to explore
the island is by car. Make sure to arrange a Bahamas
car hire for this.
1.
18th Century Fort Charlotte, West
Bay Street. Made to guard the West entrance to Nassau
Harbor. Go back in time as you view an open moat,
dungeons and open battlements in this historic place.
Aside from this you can also get a great view of the
harbor from here.
2.
The Water Tower. At 85 m above sea level,
this is the highest point on the entire island. You’ll
get the chance to go up to the observation deck to get a
view of the scenes
around. Breathtaking!
3.
Straw Market. Any tourist and shopping
enthusiast will surely enjoy this stop. You’ll be amidst
the hustle and bustle of daily business as you shop for
local straw made items, wood carvings and t-shirts.
4.
Garden of the Groves. Take a stroll through
acres of lush foliage as you enjoy nature’s beauty. Here
you’ll find exotic flowers and more than 10,000 kinds of
plants, a waterfall, and different breeds of parrots. As
you get to the top of the hill you’ll find a quaint
little chapel.
5.
Sanctuary Bay. Anyone will find a different
experience with the dolphins here. This will give a close
encounter with semi-wild dolphins as you step into
shallow waters with them. You can also take pictures of
them from the view deck.
6.
Cat Island. Here you will find cliffs that
are about 200 ft high which are surrounded by a natural
forest. Within this you will also find pre-Columbian
Arawak Indian caves. If you want some time alone with a
lot of peace and quiet this is the perfect
destination.
7.
The Abacos. This is a string of islands to
the north of New Providence. You’ll find an atmosphere
reminiscent to New England fishing villages. Here they
have a strong tradition for shipbuilding and a great golf
course. Scuba diving is also a hit at the Pelican city
National Park.
8.
Long Island. The popular cocktail gets its
name from this island which is about 100 km long. There
are dive scenes to be observed at Concepcion Island with
more than 30 shipwrecks which can be
found.
9.
Berry islands. This is one place that
fishing enthusiast and golfers will surely enjoy. Aside
from the golf course and fishing activities you will also
find white sand beaches and beautiful
landscapes.
10. Andros Island. Here a large portion of the
island remains to be untouched. You’re sure to see forest
inlands which are natural in beauty. In the waters you’ll
find the world’s third largest coral reef known as Tongue
of the Ocean. Deep ocean fishing is a popular activity
here.
Talk about scratching the surface.
These are one of the many places that can be seen on the
island. The Bahamas is a truly diverse place with fun for
everyone.
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