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Your Guide to Bahamas Attractions
There are countless white-sand beaches in the Bahamas, and although you
could spend days just relaxing and indulging in a host of water activities,
there is plenty more to discover on this exciting tropical paradise! From
visiting museums and strolling in recreational parks to swimming with
dolphins, the long list of Bahamas attractions invites you to explore
the opportunities.
 Dolphin
Encounters
You may have seen it on television, but perhaps it is time you experience
this magical treat for yourself. Swimming with the dolphins is an unforgettable
adventure and definitely one of the most coveted Bahamas attractions.
It is offered by Dolphin Encounters, which is located just off of Nassau.
You can choose to participate in the ‘Dolphin Experience’,
‘Swim with the Dolphins’ or ‘California Sea Lions’
program. Led by experienced and friendly guides, participants can pet,
feed, kiss and play with the dolphins and sea lions that are housed in
natural ocean pools.
The Starfish Exuma Adventure
Center
If you are looking for a fascinating and interesting outing, there is
no place like The Starfish Exuma Adventure Center. From snorkelling and
kayaking excursions to fishing trips and boat tours, this company will
organize everything for you. Whether you opt for a half day or a full
day affair, either way, it will be a memorable experience. Located in
Georgetown, the capital of Great Exuma, the Starfish Adventure Center
is considered one of the best Bahamas attractions.
Powerboat Adventures
For a big thrill, Powerboat Adventures might be the ideal spot to “float
your boat” and have some fun. The boat ride is approximately 40
minutes and the first stop includes an opportunity to feed some iguanas
- fruit is provided by the boat crew. Following this fascinating encounter
with the local wildlife, you will have a chance to interact with stingrays
and sharks. After snorkelling, you will be served lunch before heading
back to Nassau Harbour. This is one of the Bahamas attractions that will
make you feel alive.
 Trikk
Pony Adventures
Although dolphins, sharks and stingrays often steal the show in this tropical
paradise, there is nothing like a beautiful day at the beach on horseback.
Trikk Pony Adventures, located on Grand Bahama Island, offers a unique
view of the seashore. You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to
a pristine, secluded beach where you can enjoy the magnificent seascape
on horseback. The ride lasts approximately 90 minutes and provides you
with numerous picture-taking opportunities. Gallop over the white sand
and into the gorgeous waters of the Bahamas – it will be an unforgettable
“trot”.
Garden of the
Groves
Without a doubt, the Bahamas has some of the most vibrant and breath-taking
foliage on the planet. A list of Bahamas attractions would not be complete
without mentioning Garden of The Groves, a 12-acre botanical garden situated
in Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. A nature photographer’s utopia,
this location claims to have over ten thousand plants, waterfalls, and
a bird posing area. There are numerous benches within the gardens so you
can sit and meditate, or simply enjoy your surroundings. Do not miss the
Labyrinth and the children’s petting zoo. A gift shop on the grounds
displays the local art and native crafts.
Sail Nassau
The azure waters of the Bahamas beckon, and there is no better way to
navigate them than with Sail Nassau on an America’s Cup racing yacht.
This sailing company offers three distinct packages that cater to every
person’s need. For a romantic outing, woo your beloved with food,
drinks and the Bahamian breeze as you slice through the turquoise waters
at sunset. For a thrilling adventure, try your hand at sailing alongside
other sailing fanatics or participate in an actual race. You will feel
your heart quicken as your yacht bears down on your competition with her
sails billowing in the salty wind.
Whatever you do is up to you!
There is no shortage of Bahamas attractions - remarkable quests, exciting
adventures, and cultural experiences are at your disposal. In fact, you
may need several trips to this pleasure-rich country in order to do it
all.
As any Bahamas vacation guide will tell you, there are a wide variety
of Bahamas attractions to choose from, should you get tired of splashing
around at the beach.
Among the most popular Bahamas attractions are the following:
 Casinos
Isle of Capri, Royal Palm Way, Lucaya, Grand Bahama
A full range of slot machines and table games, together with eleven restaurants.
Royal Oasis, Sunrise Highway & East Mall Drive, Freeport,
Grand Bahama
Plenty of slot machines, table games and restos to while the day or night
away.
Atlantis, Casino Drive, Paradise Island
Open 24 hours. Slots and tables.
Breezes, West Bay Street, Cable Beach, New Providence Island
Slots only, restaurants, disco.
Museums
Pompey Museum, Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence Island
Artefacts from the slavery era on the first floor with an art gallery
featuring Bahamian artists on the second floor.
Bimini Museum, King’s Highway, Bimini
Find out how the phrase “the real McCoy” was born. Features
artefacts from Prohibition at the time when Bimini was a major smuggling
centre.
Balcony House, Market Street, Nassau, New Providence Island
Perfectly restored by the Central Bank of the Bahamas, the house was built
in the eighteenth century and was inhabited by the Bahamas’ first
black government official in the nineteenth century.
Open Mic Night
Club Caribe, Churchill Beach in Mather Town, Freeport, Grand Bahama
On the last Saturday of every month, drop by to enjoy music and poetry.
Natural wonders
Underwater Canyons, Chub Cay, Berry Island
Spectacular natural phenomena.
Eel garden, Chub Cay, Berry Island
Dive through underwater caverns and tunnels in the Canyons, or check out
the eels, parrot fish and stingrays in the Eel Garden.
Lost City of Atlantis underwater stone formation, Bimini
Bahamas attractions lend themselves to mythology of all kinds. This one
may be the namesake of the massive resort on Paradise Island.
Flamingo Sanctuary, Wilson Lake, Great Inagua
See one of the largest flocks of flamingos in the Caribbean on a beautiful
nature reserve.
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