Some may share the walkways with you as you amble through the tranquil gardens. Nearly 300 animals call this four-acre refuge home: Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, Madagascar lemurs, monkeys, jaguars, reptiles and a vast array of birds. Read more about National Art Gallery of The Bahamas →Īrdastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre is the only zoo in the Bahamas. Shannon's expert tip: Picture perfect for a photo opp. Recommended for Attractions near Cruise Port because: Take in the art of the island at this museum just off of Bay Street in downtown Nassau. While the art on display is typically not for sale, a gift store on site features an impression collection of handmade artwork, soaps and candles, quilts, sculptures, jewelry and hand-woven baskets. The collection currently includes paintings, sculpture, textiles, ceramics and photography from the end of the 20th century to the present, from notables like Amos Ferguson and Antonius Roberts. The Gallery is open to the public daily except for Mondays and public holidays. Bahamian artists are the primary focus, but there are works by ex-pats as well, including some stunning Winslow Homer landscapes. Housed in the beautifully restored 1860s-era Villa Doyle, the fledgling National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, which opened in 2003, has managed to collect a number of important works. There's so much to see and do in Nassau that you might have a hard time choosing which of these ten attractions are your must-sees while you are docked in the Bahamas. Then visit the Junkanoo Expo at the Prince George Wharf to experience this Bahamian cultural phenomenon before returning to your ship. Hit up Junkanoo Beach to get your toes in the sand and soak up the Caribbean sun reflecting off the clear, blue water. Kids will also love seeing the flamingos at the Ardastra Gardens Zoo and grownups will love touring the John Watling Distillery.īut your visit to Nassau is not complete without a little Junkanoo. There are museums a plenty to explore in Nassau, from the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas to the Bahamas Historical Society Museum to the Pirates Museum of Nassau, which kids – young and old – will adore. Comfortable walking shoes are a must, especially if you're going to climb the 65 steps of the later that connect downtown Nassau with Fort Fincastle. The must-sees on your downtown walking tour are Government House, the Christ Church Cathedral and the Queen's Staircase. Dive into the history and culture of the Bahamas on your next cruise to Nassau with a visit to one of these 10 attractions near the port.

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