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Abaco National ParkThis National Park, comprising 22,500 acres in Southern Abaco near Hole In The Wall, has been designated a preservation area by the Bahamas Government and is managed by The Bahamas National Trust. Included are 5,000 acres of pine forest – the nesting area and habitat of about 1000 endangered... |
Great Abaco |
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Abaco Wild Horse PreserveFor many years the people of Abaco debated the origin of a herd of horses that galloped through their pine forest, but in 1998 they came to believed that they might be “Spanish Barbs.” In August of 2002, their identity was finally confirmed through three separate DNA analysis, photos and... |
Great Abaco |
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Abraham's Bay Town SquareThe Abraham's Bay town square is circled by remnants of the island's past and symbols of its cultural heritage. You'll find the old Charlton House, former homestead of one of the prominent local families; a "well shack" where locals would gather to collect water from the wells at the four... |
Central Mayaguana |
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Adderley's Plantation RuinsConstruction of this plantation reportedly began in 1790 on 700 acres of land granted to Abraham Adderley, a British-born subject with an established in business Nassau, New Providence Island. The property increased to 2,500 acres in 1820 under his Long Island born son, William, who grew cotton and... |
North Long Island |
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Adelaide VillageIn 1831, Sir James Carmichael Smythe (Governor of The Bahamas) created villages where Africans, upon disembarking from these slave ships - were sent to start new lives. One of these villages was named after the Dowager Queen of William IV; and the development of... |
Southwestern New Providence |
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Alonzo Knowles Home |
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Alonzo Knowles Home |
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Andros IguanaAndros is home to the largest native terrestrial vertebrate in The Islands of The Bahamas, an eye-catching iguana with unusual nesting habits. The Andros Iguana weighs more than 20 lbs., and has a length of more than 50 inches. It is the only iguana in the world... |
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Andros LighthouseAndros Lighthouse was built in 1892 to mark the southern entrance to the Fresh Creek channel. In 1952, three old cannons were added in front of the Lighthouse and a tower built at the top. The cannons came from the “Cottsac” Schooner, which wrecked on Stanyard Rock in the 1800s. |
Central Andros |
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Androsia Batik Factory & Outlet StoreThe famous batik fabric and garment manufacturing factory, Androsia, is located on Andros next to Lighthouse Club in Fresh Creek and has been in business since 1973. It is the center of production for the brightly colored authentic Bahamian hand-dyed cotton fabric, with designs inspired by... |
Central Andros |
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Ansil's Boat House"The Bimini Bonefisher," a 16-foot, custom handcrafted work of art, is the latest creation of Ansil Saunders, a fifth generation boat builder. He builds one boat per year only, and construction usually takes about 10 weeks. Mahogany, native horseflesh wood from South Bimini and oak are used to... |
North Bimini |
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Archibald Taylor Plantation |
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Archibald Taylor Plantation |
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Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation CentreThis unique attraction is home to the well trained,world famous marching flamingos. Its mini zoo has more than two hundred mammals, birds and reptiles that are nestled in over five acres of plush, tropical landscape. Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last Admission - 4... |
Western New Providence |
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Atlantis Blue HoleThe Atlantis Blue Hole has a maximum depth of 85 meters and is 12 metres wide. The entrance of the blue hole is coral rimmed extending to 40m and it has very strong tidal currents. |
South Andros |
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Awesome Blossom Nursery and GardenThis nursery and garden offers a down-home People-to-People encounter with Mrs. Dorothy Rahming, the proprietor and operator. It is a favorite experience for Travel Writers and both domestic and international visitors who toured this garden. While conducting the tour, Mrs. Rahming explains in depth... |
Central Eleuthera |
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Bahamas Historical Society Museum Founded in 1959 by Lady Arthur, the wife of the then-Governor of The Bahamas, Sir Raynor Arthur, The Bahamas Historical Society is a non-profit cultural and educational organization dedicated to stimulating interest in Bahamian History and to the collection and preservation of material... |
Downtown Nassau |
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Bahamas National Trust Rand Nature CentreThe Rand Nature Centre comprises 100 acres of natural beauty in the heart of Freeport. A 2,000-foot trail winds through natural coppice and pine forest. A birder’s paradise, the center houses a variety of bird species that can be seen year-round. Peak bird-watching season is from October to May,... |
Freeport |
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Bahamas National Trust/The Retreat GardensThe Retreat Gardens, established in 1977, is an 11-acre property that houses one of the largest private collections of rare and exotic palms in the world - about 170 species. It is a national park and the Administrative headquarters and educational center of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT).The... |
Eastern New Providence |
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Bahamian Field StationThe Bahamian Field Station, occupying an old U. S. Navy base, has been operating for many years as a centre for academic research in the areas of Archaeology, Biology, Geology and Marine Sciences. It provides accommodations and air transportation arrangements for professors who wish to teach their... |
Central San Salvador |