Nassau, Bahamas: Favorite NON Tourist places -- Or where Locals might also go?

Nassau, Bahamas: Favorite NON Tourist places -- Or interesting or good places where Locals might also go?

I'll be in Nassau, Bahamas on Friday 4/15/05 from 1:00am to 7:00pm.

(Have been here once before, and we did some of the sightseeing stuff such as Atlantis.)

I'm now on a hunt for:

1. NON Tourist spots -- where Locals might go and yet be also interesting or good to visit for us.

2. Maybe Tourist Spots -- but where a Local feels comfortable enough to be a tourist, too!

Do you have any favorite non-touristy spots you like to go here -- or maybe a spot you like to go where you don't "just" feel like a a tourist?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

There are two places that come to mind within a reasonable distance. The first is arawak Cay's Fish Fry - you can grab lunch at one of the dozen or so local restaurants that make up this "" Heritage village".

Here's a menu for one of the spots to give you some idea.

http://www.bahamasgo.com/twinbrothers.htm

Additionally, the fish shacks at Potters Cay, under the bridge on the Nassau side, are a wonderful way to hang out with the locals and get the catch of the day and a cold Kalik. Maybe even sit in on a good game of dominoes. From port, just ask the cabbie to take you to Potters Cay.

For just hanging out for a drink, I like the Green Parrot at Hurricane Hole marina (Paradise Island). It's the "boating"crowd, but much easier to relax with then the mulitudes of tourist elsewhere.

Here's a nice site that might give you some clues.

http://www.bahamasfilm.com/nassau/

Hi Scubagirrl,

Thanks for the great tips!

There was an old mention of the Fish Fry in chowhound*, much appreciated for the updated endorsement... It's something I definitely want to go to now!

* (http://www.chowhound.com/boards/intl5/messages/20322.html)

I also would like to check out the fish shacks in Potter's Cay; sounds like my idea of fun too!

Regards and thanks again,

-RSS from SF-

If money is no object go to Buena Vista for lunch - a cab ride

Hi Jeanne S -

If money is no object go to Buena Vista for lunch - a cab ride

Thank you for the solid recommendation! ...Sounds like a great place for a real lunchtime getaway!

• Website:
  http://www.buenavista-restaurant.com/home.htm
   
  
  
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• And also a good recommendation in Chowhound, too:
  http://www.chowhound.com/boards/intl3/messages/13096.html
  

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Much appreciated and Happy Cruising! -RSS-