What to do in Freeport

Activities, attractions and tours
Freeport featuring heritage elements and night scenes

Places to Visit in Freeport

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Top places to visit

1. Port Lucaya Marketplace

The charming Port Lucaya Marketplace is a bustling hub of more than 80 boutiques, restaurants and bars. The commercial hub of Grand Bahama, the marketplace is set on a 5-acre (2-hectare) peninsula overlooking the waterfront. Shop for items ranging from high-end fashion to local handicrafts and enjoy a meal at one of the excellent restaurants overlooking the water.
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Port Lucaya Marketplace which includes markets and a fountain

2. Taino Beach

Taino Beach is a picturesque stretch of white sand adorned with narrow palm trees that sway with the wind. It is a popular gathering point, with plenty of watersports options and restaurants serving local delicacies. Enjoy the fun atmosphere at this lively bay and relax on the soft sand.
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Taino Beach showing jet skiing and general coastal views

3. Lucaya Beach

Lucaya Beach is one of the liveliest beaches in the Bahamas. Stretching for acres, this sandy beach is a scenic place to enjoy long walks along the coast. Participate in exciting watersports that range from parasailing to snorkeling or relax with a cool drink at one of the lively bars lining the beach.
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Lucaya Beach featuring a luxury hotel or resort, general coastal views and a sandy beach

4. Garden of the Groves

The Garden of the Groves is one of the finest tropical gardens in the region, encompassing 12 acres (5 hectares) of waterfalls, fountains, duck ponds and lush greenery. Learn about the flora of the island during your visit and marvel at the variety of birds and pretty butterflies that are attracted by the garden’s many plants.
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Garden of the Groves which includes rainforest and a pond

5. Xanadu Beach

Xanadu Beach was once one of the most popular activity beaches on Grand Bahama, offering everything from snorkeling to parasailing. Most of the restaurants and other amenities shut down after the closure of the Xanadu Hotel, but you can still go for a stroll along the coast and admire the beach’s natural beauty.
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Xanadu Beach which includes tropical scenes and a beach

6. Cooper's Castle

Cooper's Castle is among the most iconic sites on Grand Bahama and is set on one of the highest points on the island. Take a tour of this fascinating estate, discover the rags-to-riches story of its owner and enjoy dramatic views over the island from its second-floor balcony.
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Cooper\'s Castle featuring a house

7. Barbary Beach

Barbary Beach is a long, peaceful section of white sand, ideal for travelers seeking a quiet place to relax along the shore. Enjoy a tranquil afternoon picnic in the beach’s soft sand, walk along the shore and appreciate its relatively untouched natural beauty or embark on a kayaking excursion to nearby Peterson Cay.
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Barbary Beach featuring a beach

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Explore areas of Freeport

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Williams Town

Williams Town is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Lucayan National Park and William's Town Beach while in the area.

Williams Town
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Bahama Reef

Though Bahama Reef may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lucayan National Park and Lucaya Beach.

Bahama Reef
Xanadu Beach

Bahamia West

While visiting Bahamia West, you might make a stop by sights like Xanadu Beach and Bahamia Beach.

Bahamia West
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Grand Bahama Yacht Club

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grand Bahama Yacht Club and surrounding area, you can visit Port Lucayan Marina and Port Lucaya Marketplace.

Grand Bahama Yacht Club
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Discovery Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Discovery Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lucaya Beach and Lucayan National Park.

Discovery Bay
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Shoreline

While Shoreline isn't home to many top sights, Garden of the Groves and Taino Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shoreline