Tourist Attractions in Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama Island is the second most popular tourist target in Central America. Though there are historical sites, national parks and magnificent cities, however, people gather here basically to enjoy the natural beauty of this isle. Here you will find long stretches of deserted clean-white beaches, inviting hotels, one major casino, night-time entertainment and world-class scuba diving facilities and land and sea sports. Tourist Attractions in Grand Bahama also include national parks where you can spot some rare species of birds.


Beaches: Crystal clear waters embrace over 60 miles of gleaming white beaches. The waves are usually absent thanks to an all-pervading barrier reef that encircles the beaches.


Library: The Sir Charles Hayward Library which is located in down town Freeport has a small collection of books and periodicals.


National Parks: There are 2 national parks on Grand Bahama Island, Petersons Cay which is 7 miles due east of Freeport is a small islet with an unspoiled reef and a small sand beach. The Lucayan National Park is 20 miles east of Freeport and features a wide variety of mini eco-systems complemented by with hammocks, caves, blue holes, a footbridge over a natural creek, a small cay and one of the best beaches on the island. The parks are maintained by the Bahamas National Trust.


Shopping: Excellent selection of merchandise from all over the world are situated at Port Lucaya with competitive prices on perfumes, jewelry, cameras, designer clothes as well as beautifully carved native art-work.