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 Water Tower by dlandt
To help you appreciate the view, you can also key in on my Nassau travelogue, aptly titled, "Pics from the top of the water tower". Like I said, the views are phenomenal. Leave a Comment Address: Top of the hillDirections: Look up, you can't miss it, its the highest point on the skyline, but if you do, its above the Queen's Staircase. Follow the signs from Elizabeth Str.
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 Queen's Staircase by dlandtLeave a Comment Address: Top of the hillDirections: Follow the signs and its on every tourist map as well.
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 Fort Fincastle by dlandtLeave a Comment Address: At the top of Elizabeth St.Directions: By the water tower,
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Fort Charlotte is the largest and most interesting of the three forts found in Nassau. Built in 1789 by Lord Dunmore and named in honor of the wife of King George III.This fort has never fired a shot in Battle. It includes a water-less moat, draw-bridge, ramparts and dungeons. Fort Charlotte commands a fine view of Nassau Harbor. (Admission is free. Tours are conducted Monday through Sunday, 8am to 3pm.) Address: West Bay StreetPhone: (242) 322 7500Directions: West via West Bay Street. Take a left at the Fort Sign after passing the Holiday Inn Hotel.Other Contact: (242) 325-9186
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Tiny 18th century fortress built to protect all and sundry, it was never tested out (and by the size of it, probably a good job!). Alongside it is the Water Tower, the tallest building in New Providence (built in 1928) and which provides the best views over Nassau (and Fort Fincastle). Leave a Comment Directions: Approached via the Queen's Staircase
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the Water Tower by Willettsworld, 1 more photosLeave a Comment Directions: South-east of the town centre on Propsect Ridge. Head towards the Water Tower.
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This fort, which is located west of downtown Nassau, is the largest in the Bahamas and was built between 1787 and 1790. The fort features a deep moat (which is dry), exterior walls that were cut from solid rock, a dungeon, old cannon, undergorund tunnels and bombproof chambers. The fort offers nice views over Clifford Park Cricket Club and the surrounding area. Think it was free to visit as well! Leave a Comment
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The water tower, which also serves as a lighthouse, is shaped like a white saltshaker. It stands 126 feet high and it 216 feet above sea level. From it you may see a 360 degree view of Nassau and Paradise Island. It cost 50 cents to take the elevator up or you could climb a circular staircase. I unfortunately could not go up the water tower since it was closed the day I went. I walked down to the fort which is near the base of the water tower.
Fort Fincastle was built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore. He named the castle after his second title Viscount Fincastle. It has several cannons which were built to protect all the ways the enemy could have made a landing. It had cannons to cover Hog Island (the now Paradise Island) as well as the town and the road to the east. These cannons never had to be fired. The fort provides a good lookout spot, since it was built on Bennet Hill and overlooks the town. The front of the fort is shaped like the bow of a ship and is made to look like a paddle-wheel steamer, which you can see on the Mississippi. The fort has not been carefully preserved and you have to watch out for broken glass on the sidewalks. The cannon are nicely intact. Truthfully, the fort is not much to look at but it is in the middle of the water tower and queen’s staircase so you may as well check it out while you are here since it is free. If the water tower is closed you can get some good shots of Nassau from here. Lots of cruise ship tours come here, you can listen in if you want to learn more on the history.
The fort and tower are located on Elizabeth Avenue, you can reach this fort by way of the Queen’s Staircase a few blocks up from the harbor on E Fort Fincastle. You can walk here from the harbor or the Hilton. I would suggest to take a cab up since you might not know your way around, then if it is still sunny out walk back down towards the harbor walk along the harbor to get to the straw market, Senor Frog’s and the Hilton. Leave a Comment
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- British Colonial Hilton Nassau
1 Bay St, Nassau - Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino
West Bay Street at Cable Beach PO Box N-8306, Nassau - Sandyport Beach Resort
West Bay Street PO Box CB-13500, Nassau - Sheraton Cable Beach Resort
West Bay Street, PO Box N - 4914 (formerly Radisson Cable Beach & Golf Resort), Nassau - South Ocean Golf & Beach Resort
South Ocean Drive (The resort is currently undergoing a complete renovation program.), Nassau - Ocean Spray Hotel
West Bay Street, Nassau - Nassau Palm Hotel
West Bay Street PO Box SS-19055, Nassau - Paradise Island Beach Club
Ocean Ridge Dr, Nassau - Best Western Bay View Suites
Bay View Dr / Harbour Ridge Rd (formerly Bay View Village), Nassau - SuperClubs Breezes Bahamas
West Bay Street PO Box C, Nassau - Red Carpet Inn
Point Pleasant, East Bay Street at Windermere PO Box SS-6233, Nassau - Compass Point Beach Resort
West Bay Street P.O. Box CB 13842, Nassau - West Wind Club II
West Bay Street Cable Beach, Nassau - Paradise Harbour Club and Marina
Paradise Island Dr, Nassau - Paradise Island Harbour Resort
Harbor Drive (formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Paradise Island), Nassau
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