Start your day with a step back in time to the 66-step historic landmark of The Queen's Staircase. Hand-carved into limestone in the 1700s, it surrounds the strategically placed Fort Fincastle atop Bennet's Hill. Built to protect the city from pirates and European marauders, The Queen's Staircase provided a direct city-to-fortress escape route.

As an industry that has been growing since the 1940s, The Nassau Straw Market is the perfect location for crafts and souvenirs, and a look back into Bahamian culture and lifestyle. Choose from thousands of items to find the perfect memento from the island.

Indulge in traditional dishes from The Islands at Arawak Cay, famously known as "The Fish Fry." Get your fill of all things seafood from grilled shrimp to fried snapper, and of course, you cannot leave The Bahamas without trying Conch, the most popular food in The Bahamas.

Featuring historical and contemporary art of artists throughout The Bahamas and the Caribbean, The National Art Gallery is the perfect stop to establish a deep understanding and lasting connection with the Bahamian culture.

After an educational day, take a leisurely afternoon at the historic Buena Vista Estate, touring the famous John Watling's Distillery, and tasting their handcrafted premium rums. This is an idyllic way to wrap up your downtown Nassau excursion.

You cannot visit Nassau without experiencing a hallmark of The Bahamas and the Caribbean's first 5-star restaurant, Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant. Experience cuisine that is both distinctive and delicious, set within a relaxing environment resembling a private home of elegant and historic Nassau.