The oldest wooden structure on the island, built in the 18th century.
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Historic sites
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#5 of 61 attractions in Nassau
Attraction type: Historic home
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- Mar 23, 2002 "Balcony House ,Nassau"
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#8 of 61 attractions in Nassau
Underground passages and dungeons lie underneath this old fort, built in 1787.
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Aug 8, 2008 "The best fort in Nassau - Highly Recommended!"
- Apr 21, 2008 "Worth a Visit"
- Oct 22, 2006 "Really Liked this Tour"
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#16 of 61 attractions in Nassau
This limestone staircase was built by slaves to honor Queen Victoria's help in the abolition of slavery in the Bahamas.
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Jan 28, 2007 "such a beautiful site"
- Oct 22, 2006 "Very neat! Take tip money for tour guide!"
- Jul 17, 2005 "What can I say....it was a staircase"
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#22 of 61 attractions in Nassau
The top of this 126-foot fort offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean.
Attraction type: Castle; Historic site
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- Oct 22, 2006 "Not a big fort but a Must See"
- Jul 17, 2005 "Offers a few photo ops"
- Mar 13, 2005 "its free, might as well check it out"
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#28 of 61 attractions in Nassau
This museum on the history of Nassau features an old jail and exhibits on the Lucayan Indians.
Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Library
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- Jun 6, 2005 "nice little library with a nice view"
The site of an old slave market now houses the Pompey Museum, featuring exhibits on the African experience in the Bahamas.
Attraction type: Historic site
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Pay tribute to Bahama's war heroes: a concrete monument honoring the Bahamian veterans who fought in WWI and WWII.
Attraction type: Monument
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#46 of 61 attractions in Nassau
Watch tower reportedly used by the pirate Blackbeard.
Attraction type: Historic site; Observation deck/tower
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- Aug 17, 2004 "go, but with caution"
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#47 of 61 attractions in Nassau
Attraction type: Garden; Nature reserve; Historic home
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- Feb 24, 2007 "not fantastic"
This house is rumored to be the oldest in the Bahamas.
Attraction type: Historic home
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