Nassau city serves as three functional points of the Bahamas: it is a capital city, commercial hub, as well as the largest town in size. Previously a fort for pirates, it now holds the judicial departments as well as the location of the House of Assembly. Hotels in Nassau consist of beachfront hotels, all-in-one resorts, as well as modest hotels and inns to suit every budget. A Nassau hotel like the Nassau Palm Hotel is conveniently located at Nassau Harbor and Junkanoo Beach.

Nassau Quick Picks & Tips

Shopping

Nassau has many shopping locations to satisfy any guest in need of retail therapy, duty-free items to boot. Guests can find a souvenir or art piece to remember their vacation on Bay Street or Festival Place.

Bird Watching

Bird lovers will enjoy the fact that they can view Caribbean coots, Bahama pintails, and kingfishers around Nassau. One great location for bird watching is the Harold and Wilson Ponds National Park, which even includes a public passageway, a trail for walking, and also a number of observation points.

Dining

2 Coconuts Daiquiri and Burgers, located downtown in the Prince George Plaza, provides guests with the best of Greek and Bahamian food.

Golf

The Ocean Club golf course is fast becoming one of the most popular golf courses in the world, with a PGA-worthy course.

Museums

Nassau has a colorful historical background, as exhibited at the Pirates of Nassau Museum at King & George Street, and the Bahamas Historical Society Museum.