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• COIN OF THE REALM read more ›
  (Charlotte St. Tel. 242-322-4862)
  coinrealm.net
  Whether you’re a numismatist or you just like old, shiny things, you’ll find something at this antique coin and jewelry shop. It sells such items as necklaces made out of ancient shipwreck coins and pink-conch pearls.

• ARDASTRA GARDENS, ZOO AND CONSERVATION CENTER read more ›
  (Chippingham Rd. Tel. 242-323-5806)
  ardastra.com
  Bahamian flamingos were the original inhabitants of this decades-old park, which is considered Bahamas’ first zoo. These days, visitors can take a stroll through the gardens and see rock iguanas, parrots and a host of other creatures.

• THE POOP DECK read more ›
  (Sandy Port. Tel. 242-327-3325)
  thepoopdeckrestaurants.com
  Enjoy casual dining at this seaside seafood restaurant. Choose a catch-of-the-day or go native with the conch salad, mixed with lime juice and bell and bird peppers. $$$$

• FLUID LOUNGE & NIGHTCLUB read more ›
  (Bay St. Tel. 242-356-4691)
  clubfluidbahamas.com
  This party spot is always pumping with hip music. Get the party started with a Bahama Mama (rum, coconut rum and pineapple juice) from one of the three full bars.

• GREAT EXUMA ISLAND read more ›
  (139 miles southeast of Nassau by ferry. )
  Scuba dive, sail or kayak among the cays that extend north from this island. Many of them are so beautiful, they have been snapped up by movie and music stars like Johnny Depp, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. George Town, a historic seaport on Exuma packed with restaurants, markets and outfi tters, is also worth a visit.

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Fun Fact!
The Bahamas became an independent nation on July 10, 1973.