British Colonial Hilton Nassau
One Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas TEL: +1-242-302-9000 FAX: +1-242-302-9010Top 10 Attractions within 10 Minutes
There's so much to see and do near British Colonial Hilton Nassau. To help you get started on your itinerary, here is a list of the top 10 attractions within a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
Pirates of Nassau
Walking time: 2 minutesAn interactive museum that takes you back to the year 1716, aboard a replica of a pirate ship and through an exhibit of real objects related to the Golden Age of Piracy.

Straw Market
Walking time: 2 minutesVisit the Straw Market, popular for its hand-woven straw items, Bahamian crafts, shell jewelry and wood carvings.
Christ Church Cathedral
Walking time: 3 minutesStroll pass the Pirates' Museum and marvel at this historic structure. Positioned in the city's center, Christ Church Cathedral is open daily for those wanting to have a glimpse of one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country.

Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation
Walking time: 3 minutesThe museum opened 1992 with a classic exhibition on Slavery in The Bahamas. The museum is named after a slave who rose against the conditions on the Rolle Plantation, on the Island of Exuma.
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
Walking time: 5 minutesThis museum preserves the National Collection of Bahamian Art, displayed permanently on the ground floor. The villa housing the gallery was built in the 1860s.

Tax-free Shopping
Walking time: 5 minutesThe Bahamas eliminated the import duty on a wide range of luxury items in 1992. You can save up to 30% on designer jewelry, handbags, fragrances and more.
Festival Place
Walking time: 8 minutesWelcoming cruise ship passengers, over 40 artisans gather here to offer Bahamian treats and souvenirs.

Rawson (Parliament) Square
Walking time: 8 minutesThe classic colonial pink buildings of Parliament Square include the House of Assembly, the Senate Building and the Supreme Court of The Bahamas, all surrounding a marble statue of Queen Victoria.

Nassau Public Library
Walking time: 10 minutesBest known for its unique octagonal shape, the Nassau Public Library provides a peaceful getaway for an afternoon read. Believe it or not, the beautiful pink building with white wooden shutters was once a prison.

Queen's Staircase
Walking time: 10 minutesThe 66 steps were hewn out of solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794: This major attraction is located in the Fort Fincastle Historic Complex. The landmark was later named in honor of Queen Victoria.