About Nassau
Nassau is the capital of Bahamas, home to around 227,940 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Nassau
1
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Center
2
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
3
Pirates of Nassau Museum
4
Fort Fincastle
5
Cable Beach
Budget travel
Free things to do in Nassau
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Center
Cable Beach
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Center
- Visit National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
- Visit Pirates of Nassau Museum
- Eat at The Shoal Restaurant and Lounge
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Fort Fincastle
- Visit Cable Beach
- Eat at Cafe Matisse
Where to eat
Local favourites
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The Shoal Restaurant and Lounge
If the tourist crowds are getting you down, take a taxi out to where the locals eat. Enjoy fish that falls off the bone, friendly service, a
- $
Cafe Matisse
Tucked away on a quiet lane, Matisse serves excellent Italian food with fresh local ingredients. Reservations recommended; try to get a seat
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Graycliff Hotel
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
This Nassau luxury resort includes the Baha Mar Casino, along with the sumptuous spa, ESPA Baha Mar. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort in Nassau,
British Colonial Nassau
A hotel catering more to business travelers than package tourists. Occupies the site of a historical landmark (Fort Nassau), and has its own
Towne Hote
A slightly cheaper, downtown hotel.
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Sunrise Oceanfront Cottage
Nightlife
- Señor Frogs
- Club Waterloo
- Cocktails and Dreams
- Club Fluid
Museums & culture
- National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
- Pirates of Nassau Museum
- Fort Fincastle
In pictures
Nassau gallery
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