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City in Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
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Freeport is a city on Grand Bahama. With a population of 27,000 in 2000, it was the second most populous city in The Bahamas. It is a free trade zone built on swamp land and scrub land.
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Home of Gold Rock Beach, this spectacular park was the filming site of Pirates of the Caribbean II and III. Although mostly underground, the park also contains one of the cavern entrances to the limestone cave system, one of the largest underwater cave systems in the world.
Former private garden of city founder Wallace Groves, this tropical paradise is well worth your time.
Outside downtown Freeport. Open 9AM - 4PM Monday to Friday (Closed on Saturday & Sunday) This national park is named for James Rand and was established as the first nature education center to preserve the habitat of Grand Bahama. Admission $5 adults, $3 children 5-12, children under 5 free.
Facility propagating corals for reef restoration offering tours of the facility for visitors.
Pet swim or dive with dolphins.
UNEXSO provides activities for both experienced and non-experienced SCUBA divers. They also offer different kinds of "swim with the dolphins" experiences as well. Some activities require a 1 day advanced registration.
At the Ocean Reef Yacht Club, runs dives Monday through Friday and Sunday afternoon dives. They offer the popular shark dive as well.
Italian-owned, with an Italian chef, offering Italian cuisine. Prices are in the mid-to-high range. Due to high popularity, reservations are recommended.
Caribbean-Latin fusion cuisine. Prices are moderate to high, but the food is worth it.
delicious Greek cuisine, good prices.
Restaurant and bar. Local and international cuisine, good prices.
Right near the beach, with indoor and outdoor patio dining available. Delicious local cuisine.
Has a beautiful waterfront view and serves delicious, high-end food, but what it is best known for are its nightly shark feedings. Sharks are summoned to the water below with the ring of a bell, and guests can watch them chow down, and even throw food to them, a unique experience.
This club attracts the likes of locals as well as tourists. One of Freeports largest night clubs playing a wide variety of hits.
This club is on the Radisson Our Lucaya property. This interactive club engages its guest from karaoke to live Bahamian bands and even caters to its sports fans with Sports TV Sundays
Near the Port Lucaya Marketplace and walking distance from the beach. Hotel is small, but still offers many high end amenities including two pools and two restaurants/bars.
This resort has many activities to keep you busy including spending some time at The Senses Spa or try your luck at Treasure Bay Casino as well as many on site restaurants which offer a variety of tastes from Bahamian cuisine to Asian, Italian and even Middle Eastern dishes. Also located at this resort is Prop Club (see Drink).
An all-inclusive resort on the south coast of the island, on 23 acres of land near a sandy white beach.
Port Lucaya is the tourist 'hub' of the island and is the location of many restaurants and shops. Be sure to shop around for the best deals and hand made souvenirs. Various water-related activities as well as tours can be organized through the tourist booths in Port Lucaya. Live music and entertainment is also offered weekly, although Friday and Saturday nights tend to be the most popular nights (especially during spring break).
By boat
There are many cruises departing from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) that offer cheap tickets to Freeport and Nassau.
The Bahamas is expensive; expect to pay approximately 10% or 15% more than in USA for the same things. American dollars are accepted everywhere, and if you pay in cash, many sellers will not charge you tax.
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