Are you headed for the Bahamas for your next vacation? No surprise there. After all, the Bahamas is a great party destination. With so much to do there, we offer this list of the 15 best things to do in the Bahamas to help make your visit unforgettable!

1. Have fun at Paradise Island

Not to be confused with Wonder Woman’s birthplace, this Paradise Island is the home of the excellent Atlantis Resort. This place has it all: a casino, a golf course, a marine park, and a water park. Visit the verdant Versailles Gardens and French Cloister. If you’re up for water sports try canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling or swimming.

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2. Watch the sunset at Harbour Island

Harbour Island is well known for its pristine pink sand beaches. It is reportedly the perfect tropical getaway. This can be quite a laidback place but there are still things to do here. Go diving in the crystal clear water. Stroll through the streets of the old town, and, by all means, do not miss the superb sunset.

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3. Swim with pigs at popular Pig Beach

If you want to do something unique and memorable to do here in the Bahamas then you simply must visit popular Pig Beach. This otherwise uninhabited isle is actually the home of numerous feral pigs. You can feed them and even swim with them. Go hog wild! After all, swimming with the dolphins is so last year, isn’t it?
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4. Enjoy Little Stirrup Cay

Also known as Coco Cay, Little Stirrup Cay, has a reputation for offering travelers all the previously-mentioned water sports but also the opportunity to kick back and do nothing. So after you tear it up in the water, relax on the pristine white sand beach, suck down a tall, cool tropical drink, and let the awesome ocean breeze calm you.

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5. Go horseback riding on Sunny Little San Salvador Island

Little San Salvador Island is the place to try beach and water activities, free of the typical hustle and bustle. Do some deep-sea fishing, take a glass-bottom boat ride, go jet skiing, or sunbathe on the beach. Most importantly, adventurous types should be sure to saddle up for a horseback ride along the shore too.

6. Experience Blue Lagoon Island

Blue Lagoon Island sits amidst clear turquoise water and is home to intimate lagoons ensconced in palms trees. Veteran visitors say this is the Bahamas’ “perfect tropical escape.” Here you will discover secluded sandy beaches. It’s also the place where you can swim with sea lions and (if the previously-mentioned pigs are too much for you) dolphins too.

7. Shop at the Nassau Straw Market

Shopaholics will love the Nassau Straw Market. This place offers visitors an exceptional Bahamian shopping experience. This is the local hot spot for securing superb souvenirs. The lively, colorful stalls are stuffed with shell jewelry, wood carvings and an ample assortment of additional handmade items. So stop by and shop ‘til you drop!

8. Tour famous Fort Fincastle

Fort Fincastle was erected in 1793. It is one of the Bahamas’ historic tourist attractions. This fort was not only a fort but was also once used as a signal station and a lighthouse too. Those in the know suggest taking a guided tour so that you can fully grasp the truly fascinating history here.

9. See Elbow Cay

Travel writers say that Elbow Cay is one of the Bahamas’ hidden gems and that you can see some unique sites here. The main settlement here. Hope Town, is steeped in rustic charm. Explore this quaint town and don’t miss the historic 1860s lighthouse.

Feel the need to be pampered? Never fear. Elbow Cay, you can also find luxurious accommodations here.

10. Visit the Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre

The Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre is well-known for rescuing and rehabilitating birds and actually creating awareness of natural resource issues. While it’s home to over 200 different species of birds and animals, it’s most famous for its flamingos. If you’ve come to the Bahamas with your kids then this is the family-friendly place to be.

11. Go to famous Fort Charlotte

You’ll find Fort Charlotte in Nassau. It’s one of the city’s most well-preserved structures. Erected in the 1700s, it also lays claim to being one of the few, historic Brit forts that have not surrendered to the dreaded ravages of time. Here you’ll also be both educated and entertained by live presentations featuring actors in period costumes.

12. Have some fun on Stocking Island

Stocking Island is highlighted by the perfect blend of boisterous beach vibes and a really relaxing atmosphere. It is home to a few of the Bahamas’ best luxury resorts where you will be pleasingly pampered. If you’re feeling adventurous there are some sea caves and cool coral reef gardens to explore there too.

13. Sample the local cuisine at Arawak Cay

If you’re a hungry foodie then you will consider Arawak Cay to be a tasty slice of paradise pie. This is where you can sample the best in Bahamian seafood delicacies. Visit all the assorted eateries and try the conch salad and fresh fish dishes. Go there and get your just desserts.

14. Dive deeply into Dean’s Blue Hole

The popular place known as Dean’s Blue Hole is 202 meters (663 feet) deep and 100 meters (328+ feet) wide. It’s currently considered to be one of the world’s deepest holes. It is also an exceptional location for thrill-seekers. Here you can take the plunge into Dean’s depths and then relax on the stunning beach which surrounds this hip hole.

15. Explore lovely Lucayan National Park

Finally, Lucayan National Park is perhaps most famous for being the home of one of the world’s longest underwater cave systems. Visiting this exquisite park is said by some to be a “must-do” activity. It is especially important to remember though that you will need to obtain a permit if you wish to go swimming or diving in these underwater caves.

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