Places worth the detour in Nassau

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Nassau, The Bahamas, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (2). Best known: New Providence. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites2 Built landmarks2 Nature & landscapes2 Museums & culture2 Fun & leisure1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.New Providence

Nature & landscapes · Renowned

District-island of the Bahamas

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2.St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Church in Nassau, The Bahamas

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3.Fort Montagu

Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem

18th century fortification located in Nassau, Bahamas

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4.Nassau Public Library

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Library and museum in the Bahamas

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5.Cable Beach

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Bahamas

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6.Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Zoo in Nassau, The Bahamas

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7.National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Art gallery in The Bahamas

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8.Christ Church Cathedral

Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem

The Christ Church Cathedral is the episcopalian (Anglican) cathedral in Nassau (Bahamas)

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9.Paradise Island Lighthouse

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in The Bahamas

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