The 10 Best Historic Sites in Bahamas, Bahamas

September 21, 2021 Mollie Coke

Like seashells, no two holidays in the Bahamas are alike. With options as diverse as its 700 islands, it's a place where you can find exactly the getaway you love most. Looking for a family destination, a place for lovers to sneak away, a gambling mecca, a haven for cruise passengers, or a shopper’s world market? The Bahamas is all these… and much more.
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1. Coin of the Realm

Charlotte Street, Nassau N4845 New Providence Island +1 242-322-4862 [email protected] http://coinrealm.net
Excellent
91%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
3%
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Coin of the Realm

Reviewed By G221OCandersb

Just home from the Bahamas after a most fantastic trip. I went looking for a gold coin from the Bahamas and I found it at "the One and Only Coin shop"!!! It was a great find - a 20 dollars coin in gold from 1967 (proof version). Great service from the most friendly people - Karen and her mom. And a super price too not to forget. Great place to look for coins from the Bahamas - you will not regret a visit to the shop. Best regards from Denmark, Anders.

2. Balcony House

Market Street off Bay Street intersection Market Street and Trinity Place, Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-302-2621
Excellent
59%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
8%
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Balcony House

The oldest wooden structure on the island, built in the 18th century.

Reviewed By MammaBear60 - Warkworth, Canada

My husbad and I had the tour guide to ourselves about an hour before closing time. She was very thorough and informative. Definitely worth a visit as we love buildings that show how people lived decades ago, and we happily made a donation.

3. Dunmore Town

Dunmore Town Harbour Island
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Dunmore Town

Picturesque seafront village for visitors who want to get away from the more hectic touristy spots on the island.

Reviewed By CaraMHutchins - Boston, United States

This harbor town is truly charming with its colorful buildings, friendly residents and easy living. We rented a golf cart but it wasn't necessary as everything is so compact. Be sure to catch the sunset from town. It's spectacular!

4. Tarpum Bay

Culmer Cottage Eleuthera +1 231-932-5966 [email protected] http://www.culmercottage.com
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Tarpum Bay

Small, picturesque town overlooking the waterfront, populated by artists and more than a couple goats. Clean attractive and well appointed cottage. Wifi and cable tv included.

Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States

The last time I saw swings in the water was 4 years ago in Great Exuma, Bahamas at Coco Plum Beach so needless to stay I had to stop at Tarpum Bay :) look at that water, it's Bahamas, it doesn't get any better. The swings have seen better days but it's an absolute blast to stop here even for a few minutes just to enjoy these views - check out the area as there some great views here not only at the swings but if you continue off the main road and stay along the shore - we loved it! We drove here from Governor's Harbour area on the way to Rock Sound - the drive is very pleasant and pretty relaxing/scenic for the most part so I highly recommended to anyone who likes to explore on their vacation :) TIP: we were on the way for lunch to Rock Sound but I wish we had more time and days to give any of the local spots here a shot, especially the one literally across from the swings looked very inviting - it might have been the BaySide View one, looked pretty new and very inviting!

5. Columbus Point

Long Island
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Columbus Point

Scenic lookout point offering spectacular panoramic views of the coast.

Reviewed By I6286AGsarahk - Gretna, United States

Wow! I wanted to see the area where Christopher Columbus landed on Long Island, which was awesome. I was not expecting the beautiful hike up the small hill (with new concrete stairs). The view was spectacular! Also the road off of the Queens Highway to get to the monument is one of the widest and best on the island. Worth the drive!

6. Nassau Public Library & Museum

Shirley Street, Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-322-4907
Excellent
26%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
8%
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4.0 based on 68 reviews

Nassau Public Library & Museum

This museum on the history of Nassau features an old jail and exhibits on the Lucayan Indians.

7. Queen's Staircase

Top of Elizabeth Avenue, off Shirley Street, Nassau New Providence Island +1 242-427-9878 http://www.bahamas.com/node/50510#zoom=14&lat=24.98271&lon=-77.45705&layers=00B0T
Excellent
40%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 2,169 reviews

Queen's Staircase

This limestone staircase was built by slaves to honor Queen Victoria's help in the abolition of slavery in the Bahamas.

Reviewed By jordan954r - Orlando, United States

This weekend we took a cruise to Nassau, Bahamas. Looking for things to do when getting off the ship we searched trip advisor to find things to do asides from the typical excursions offered by the cruise line. Best decision ever. Thank you Marvelous tours. Our tour guide Marvin was amazing. Marvelous uses a nice newer clean ford transit 350 passenger van with great air conditioning. (Most other tours driving around use some sketchy looking busted vans that look like they are transporting prisoners.) Marvin was very funny, very accommodating (provided cold water bottles and battery powered fans mid-tour thankfully, it was HOT), and more importantly very knowledgeable of his hometown. We went to the tea shop, rum cake shop, fort fincastle with shops, rum distillery, queen staircase, Atlantis, along with drive-by’s of various monuments and important buildings. Marvelous tours made our time in Nassau fantastic. I highly recommend this tour if you want to have a great time. Thank you Marvin and Marvelous Tours!!

8. Fort Montagu

Eastern Rd New Providence Island http://www.bahamas.com/vendor/fort-montagu
Excellent
30%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 50 reviews

Fort Montagu

The oldest fort on the island, also a place to kick back and relax on well-manicured lawns overlooking the ocean.

Reviewed By Simplyexpensive - Ponoka, Canada

for $2 you get to enter this fort and are presented with a friendly knowledgeable guide whom gives you a quick history

9. Landfall Park

Queens Highway San Salvador
Excellent
33%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
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4.0 based on 76 reviews

Landfall Park

The highlight of this park is the large white cross that marks the place where Columbus first set foot on the island.

10. Adelaide Village

New Providence Island
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Adelaide Village

This historic village was established in 1831 when the Governor of the Bahamas gave the land to freed slaves.

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