Nassau Historic Sites

Historic Sites in Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau Historic Sites

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  • Aaron G
    Los Angeles, CA286 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Queen's Staircase is one of those obligatory, basic sites that just about anyone who visits Nassau is going to see... but it still has its heart, and still makes you feel like it's an intimate experience. Somehow, when my wife and I were there, we almost had it to ourselves, which made for a beautiful visit. And you won't need much time there - a half hour or so is plenty.
    Written 18 February 2024
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  • Jill V
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small fort that covers centuries of island history. We met the famous Michelle, who did our tour, it costs $5.50 payable at the gift shop. Finding it was hard. The driveway is off Bay St. look for the white obelisk in the median. Walk up driveway by the “Ft Charlotte Cashless” sign. Across from the public beach (past Junkanoo Beach with all of the food huts. ). Easy, safe walk from cruise ship docks.
    Written 2 March 2024
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  • tammyBaltimore_Md
    Baltimore, MD2,350 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting structure (water tower), dates back to early 1900's, small fort nearby, and vendors set up on path. Definitely worth a photo op easy walk up the hill, just be careful with the steep steps.
    Written 8 February 2024
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  • Brendan S
    Arlington, VA1,688 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This small house is the oldest wooden house in Nassau. It has hosted several famous guests including Hemingway and British royalty. The structure is original but there has been a lot of interior renovation and redesign. The most interesting feature is a staircase from a shipwreck leading to a landing evoking the bridge of an 18th century ship. There is period furniture but little that is authentic. The house is toured with a guide for a nominal fee and takes less than 30 minutes.
    Written 17 January 2024
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  • tammyBaltimore_Md
    Baltimore, MD2,350 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Directly behind the pink Parliament buildings. Small & confined, but rich in Bahama history, and unfortunately I did not go in on this visit, but from past experience, library has/had 2 computers you can use to connect to the internet for $1.
    Nice place to stop in for short visit.
    Written 11 February 2024
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  • Wayne P
    Downham Market, UK454 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Part of our organised tour spent 30min here.
    To be fair it was ok, telling you the history then in your own time go wondering around the colonial houses containing pirate stuff .
    There is 2 pools there u can use so tempting. U get a taste of rum then you can buy some if you wish at the shop there is no pushy pushy.
    Suitable for all ages but there is 99 steps down, then ur 2 min away from the shops
    Written 21 March 2017
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  • CAM
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This family run jewelry shop is truly a Bahamas shopping must! Located in a historical building downtown and specializing in authentic Shipwreck Coins, pick up a piece of eight you can hang around your neck! The ladies at Coin of the Realm only sell coins that come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Karen helped us pick from at least 50 shipwreck coins and gave us the background and pricing explanations of each coin that we expressed interest in. After years of wanting a shipwreck coin, I finally came home with the ultimate Spanish treasure coin. When it comes to buying artifacts, it’s hard to find shops that you can trust. I couldn’t be more pleased and it was a wonderfully enriching experience. I wasn’t on a cruise ship, but if I was, coming back on board with Spanish treasure would make you the envy of the ship. Find your own piece of treasure down the side streets of Nassau at Coin of the Realm.
    Written 29 October 2022
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